Patrick Swayze
Biography
Patrick Swayze was an American actor. He was known for his roles in various films and a miniseries. Swayze received recognition for acting in the drama film The Outsiders, the action film Red Dawn, and the miniseries North and South. His breakthrough came with the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination. He also appeared in the action films Road House and Point Break. Swayze was nominated for three Golden Globes and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997. He was born on August 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas, USA, and passed away on September 14, 2009.
Career overview
Patrick Swayze began his acting career with notable roles in several films and television shows. He received recognition for his performances in the drama film The Outsiders, the action film Red Dawn, and the miniseries North and South. His breakthrough came with the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
Swayze's career continued to rise with prominent roles in the action films Road House and Point Break. He demonstrated his versatility as an actor by taking on various genres and characters. His performances in these films showcased his ability to convey a range of emotions and traits.
Throughout his acting career, Swayze accumulated a significant number of credits, with a total of 81 known credits. His work in film and television spanned multiple genres, and he became known for his romantic, tough, and comedic roles. Swayze's contributions to the entertainment industry were recognized with multiple Golden Globe nominations, and he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997.
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- Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- I Am Patrick Swayze (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self (archive)
- I Am (2012) as Self
- Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) as (archive footage)
- The Beast (2009) as Charles Barker
- Powder Blue (2009) as Velvet Larry
- My Best Friend's Girl (2008) Thanks
- Jump (2008) as Richard Pressburger
- Christmas in Wonderland (2007) as Wayne Saunders
- Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic (2007) as Self
- The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis (2007) as Self (Archive footage)
- The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006) as Cash (voice)
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- Keeping Mum (2005) as Lance
- Frederick Forsyth's Icon (2005) as Jason Monk
- Pennis from Heaven (2005) as Self
- Icon (2005) as Jason Monk
- Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders' (2005) as Self
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- 11:14 (2004) as Frank
- King Solomon's Mines (2004) as Allan Quartermain
- Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004) as Dance Class Instructor
- George and the Dragon (2004) as Garth
- Whoopi (2003) as Tony
- One Last Dance (2003) as Travis MacPhearson
- One Last Dance (2003) Producer
- Overnight (2003) as Self
- Abby Singer (2003) as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2003) as Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Waking Up in Reno (2002) as Roy Kirkendall
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self - Guest
- Donnie Darko (2001) as Jim Cunningham
- Green Dragon (2001) as Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance
- Ghost: Remembering the Magic (2001) as Self
- Forever Lulu (2000) as Ben Clifton
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Black Dog (1998) as Jack Crews
- Letters from a Killer (1998) as Race Darnell
- Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) as Vida Boheme
- Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure (1995) as Pecos Bill
- Three Wishes (1995) as Jack McCloud
- Amazing Stories: The Movie IV (1995) as Eric David Peterson (archive footage)
- The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995) as Self
- Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995) as Self - Presenter
- Father Hood (1993) as Jack Charles
- The Player (1992) as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
- City of Joy (1992) as Max Lowe
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- Point Break (1991) as Bodhi / Mask President
- Ghost (1990) as Sam Wheat
- Road House (1989) as James Dalton
- Next of Kin (1989) as Truman Gates
- Hollywood on Horses (1989) as Self
- Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988) as Self - Audience Member
- Tiger Warsaw (1988) as Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
- cascadeurs de stars (1988) as Self
- Swayze Dancing (1988) as Himself
- Dirty Dancing (1987) as Johnny Castle
- Steel Dawn (1987) as Nomad
- Youngblood (1986) as Derek Sutton
- North and South (1985) as Orry Main
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Eric David Peterson
- Red Dawn (1984) as Jed
- Grandview, U.S.A. (1984) as Ernie 'Slam' Webster
- Grandview, U.S.A. (1984) Choreographer
- The Pigs vs. The Freaks (1984) as Doug Zimmer
- The Outsiders (1983) as Darrel Curtis
- Uncommon Valor (1983) as Kevin Scott
- The Renegades (1983) as Bandit
- The Renegades (1982) as Bandit
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Return of the Rebels (1981) as K.C. Barnes
- The Comeback Kid (1980) as Chuck
- Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979) as Ace
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Gary Sturgis
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Pvt. Gary Sturgis
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self