Patrick Swayze
Known for: Acting
Patrick Wayne Swayze (August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter. Known for his romantic, tough, and comedic roles in blockbusters and cult films, Swayze was nominated for three Golden Globes and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997. Swayze received recognition for acting in the drama film The Outsiders (1983), the action film Red Dawn (1984), and the miniseries North and South (1985–1986). His breakthrough came with the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing (1987), receiving a Golden Globe nomination. He rose to further prominence in the action films Road House (1989) and Point Break (1991), and received two more Golden Globe nominations for his roles in the supernatural romance film Ghost (1990) and the road comedy film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995). He also had a major role in the cult thriller Donnie Darko (2001). Outside of acting, Swayze co-wrote and recorded the song "She's Like the Wind" with Stacy Widelitz for the Dirty Dancing soundtrack album, which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. He was also recognized for his public image and looks, and was named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine in 1991. On September 14, 2009, Swayze died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 57. Description above from the Wikipedia article Patrick Swayze, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
1998
Series
The View
Self
1997
Series
M*A*S*H
Gary Sturgis
1972
Series
M*A*S*H
Pvt. Gary Sturgis
1972
Series
Amazing Stories
Eric David Peterson
1985
Film
Ghost
Sam Wheat
1990
The Reichen Show
Self
2005
Film
Dirty Dancing
Johnny Castle
1987
Series
North and South
Orry Main
1985
The Tony Danza Show
Self
2004
Film
Point Break
Bodhi / Mask President
1991
Film
Donnie Darko
Jim Cunningham
2001
Pebble Mill
Self
1991
Film
The Outsiders
Darrel Curtis
1983
Where Are They Now?
Self
1999
Series
The Movies That Made Us
Self (archive footage)
2019
Series
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Self - Guest
2001
Film
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Vida Boheme
1995
Film
Red Dawn
Jed
1984
Series
Entertainment Tonight
Self
1981
Film
Keeping Mum
Lance
2005
Film
The Player
Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
1992
Film
Road House
James Dalton
1989
Film
The Fox and the Hound 2
Cash (voice)
2006
Series
Whoopi
Tony
2003
Series
King Solomon's Mines
Allan Quartermain
2004
Film
11:14
Frank
2004
Film
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
Dance Class Instructor
2004
Film
Father Hood
Jack Charles
1993
Film
Next of Kin
Truman Gates
1989
Series
The Beast
Charles Barker
2009
Film
Powder Blue
Velvet Larry
2009
Film
Black Dog
Jack Crews
1998
Film
Uncommon Valor
Kevin Scott
1983
Film
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
(archive footage)
2012
I Am
Self
2012
Film
City of Joy
Max Lowe
1992
Film
Youngblood
Derek Sutton
1986
Film
Overnight
Self
2003
Film
Christmas in Wonderland
Wayne Saunders
2007
Film
Steel Dawn
Nomad
1987
Film
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
Pecos Bill
1995
Series
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Film
Forever Lulu
Ben Clifton
2000
Film
Waking Up in Reno
Roy Kirkendall
2002
Series
The Renegades
Bandit
1983
Film
Abby Singer
Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
2003
Film
George and the Dragon
Garth
2004
Film
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Self - Audience Member
1988
Film
Three Wishes
Jack McCloud
1995
Film
Letters from a Killer
Race Darnell
1998
Film
I Am Patrick Swayze
Self (archive footage)
2019
Film
Grandview, U.S.A.
Ernie 'Slam' Webster
1984
Film
One Last Dance
Travis MacPhearson
2003
Film
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited)
2003
Film
The Fabulous Allan Carr
Self (archive)
2017
Film
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'
Self
2005
Film
Icon
Jason Monk
2005
Series
Frederick Forsyth's Icon
Jason Monk
2005
Film
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self
1995
Film
Tiger Warsaw
Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
1988
Film
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé
Self (archive footage)
2022
Film
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV
Eric David Peterson (archive footage)
1995
Film
Skatetown, U.S.A.
Ace
1979
Film
The Pigs vs. The Freaks
Doug Zimmer
1984
Film
Green Dragon
Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance
2001
Film
Return of the Rebels
K.C. Barnes
1981
Film
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
Self
1998
Film
Pennis from Heaven
Self
2005
Film
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Self - Presenter
1995
Film
The Renegades
Bandit
1982
Film
Jump
Richard Pressburger
2008
Hollywood on Horses
Self
1989
Film
The Comeback Kid
Chuck
1980
Film
Ghost: Remembering the Magic
Self
2001
cascadeurs de stars
Self
1988
Film
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic
Self
2007
Film
Swayze Dancing
Himself
1988
Film
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis
Self (Archive footage)
2007