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Patrick Swayze (1952–2009)

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Patrick Wayne Swayze was born on August 18, 1952 in Houston, Texas. His mother is choreographer Patsy Swayze, owner of a dance school in Houston, where Patrick was also a student. His father was Jesse Wayne Swayze, a chemical plant engineer who passed away in 1982. He graduated from Waltrip High School in Houston... See full bio »

Born:

Patrick Wayne Swayze
in Houston, Texas, USA

Died:

(age 57) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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Hide HideActor (46 titles)
2009 Powder Blue
Velvet Larry
 
2009 The Beast (TV series)
Charles Barker / Apache
– No Turning Back (2009) … Charles Barker
– Counterfeit (2009) … Charles Barker
– My Brother's Keeper (2009) … Charles Barker
– Tilt (2009) … Charles Barker
– The Walk In (2009) … Charles Barker
See all 13 episodes »
 
2008 Jump!
Richard Pressburger
 
2007 Christmas in Wonderland
Wayne Saunders
 
2006 The Fox and the Hound 2 (video)
Cash (voice)
 
2005 Keeping Mum
Lance
 
2005 Icon (TV movie)
Jason Monk
 
2004 King Solomon's Mines (TV movie)
Allan Quatermain
 
2004 George and the Dragon
Garth
 
2004 Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
Dance Class Instructor
 
2004 Whoopi (TV series)
Tony
– The Last Dance (2004) … Tony
 
2003 11:14
Frank
 
2003 One Last Dance
Travis MacPhearson
 
2002 Waking Up in Reno
Roy Kirkendall
 
2001 Donnie Darko
Jim Cunningham
 
2001 Green Dragon
Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance
 
2000 Forever Lulu
Ben Clifton
 
1998 Letters from a Killer
Race Darnell
 
1998 Black Dog
Jack Crews
 
1995 Three Wishes
Jack McCloud
 
1995 To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar
Vida
 
1995 Tall Tale
Pecos Bill
 
1993 Father Hood
Jack Charles
 
1992 City of Joy
Max Lowe
 
1991 Point Break
Bodhi
 
1990 Ghost
Sam Wheat
 
1989 Next of Kin
Truman Gates
 
1989 Road House
Dalton
 
1988 Tiger Warsaw
Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
 
1987 Steel Dawn
Nomad
 
1987 Dirty Dancing
Johnny Castle
 
1986 Amazing Stories (TV series)
Eric David Peterson
– Life on Death Row (1986) … Eric David Peterson
 
1986 North and South, Book II (TV mini-series)
Orry Main
– Episode #1.6 (1986) … Orry Main
– Episode #1.5 (1986) … Orry Main
– Episode #1.4 (1986) … Orry Main
– Episode #1.3 (1986) … Orry Main
– Episode #1.2 (1986) … Orry Main
See all 6 episodes »
 
1986 Youngblood
Derek Sutton
 
1985 North and South (TV mini-series)
Orry Main
– Episode #1.6 (1985) … Orry Main
– Episode #1.5 (1985) … Orry Main
– Episode #1.4 (1985) … Orry Main
– Episode #1.3 (1985) … Orry Main
– Episode #1.2 (1985) … Orry Main
See all 6 episodes »
 
1984 Red Dawn
Jed
 
1984 Grandview, U.S.A.
Ernie 'Slam' Webster
 
1984 Pigs vs. Freaks (TV movie)
Doug Zimmer
 
1983 Uncommon Valor
Kevin Scott
 
1983 The Renegades (TV series)
Bandit
– Target: Marciano (1983) … Bandit
– Film at Eleven (1983) … Bandit
– On the Pad (1983) … Bandit
– The Big Time (1983) … Bandit
– The Demon Dragsters (1983) … Bandit
See all 6 episodes »
 
1983 The Outsiders
Darrel Curtis
 
1982 The Renegades (TV movie)
Bandit
 
1981 Return of the Rebels (TV movie)
K.C. Barnes
 
1981 M*A*S*H (TV series)
Pvt. Gary Sturgis
– Blood Brothers (1981) … Pvt. Gary Sturgis
 
1980 The Comeback Kid (TV movie)
Chuck
 
1979 Skatetown, U.S.A.
Ace Johnson
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (11 titles)
2013 Britain's Got Talent (TV series)
– Episode #7.6 (2013) (performer: "She's Like the Wind" - uncredited)
 
2011 EastEnders (TV series)
– Episode dated 7 November 2011 (2011) (writer: "She's Like the Wind" - uncredited / performer: "She's Like the Wind" - uncredited)
 
2009 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
– Round One: Results Show (2009) (writer: "She's Like the Wind" - uncredited)
 
2009 Die Lugners (TV series)
– Episode dated 21 September 2009 (2009) (performer: "She's Like The Wind" - uncredited)
 
2009 (500) Days of Summer (writer: "She's Like the Wind" / performer: "She's Like the Wind")
 
2006 The Fox and the Hound 2 (video) (performer: "We're in Harmony")
 
1991 Derrick (TV series)
– Ein Tod auf dem Hinterhof (1991) (performer: "She's like the wind")
 
1991 Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV series)
– Isn't It Romantic? (1991) (writer: "She's Like The Wind' - uncredited / performer: "She's Like The Wind' - uncredited)
 
1989 Next of Kin (writer: "Brothers" / performer: "Brothers")
 
1989 Road House (writer: "Cliff's Edge" / performer: "Raising Heaven in Hell Tonight", "Cliff's Edge")
 
1987 Dirty Dancing (writer: "She's Like the Wind" / performer: "She's Like the Wind")
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2003 One Last Dance (producer)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1984 Grandview, U.S.A. (choreographer)
 
Show ShowThanks (5 titles)
2012 Magic Mike Auditions (short) (in memory of)
 
2009 Family Guy (TV series) (in memory of - 1 episode)
– Brian's Got a Brand New Bag (2009) (in memory of)
 
2009 Red Corvette (in memory of)
 
2008 My Best Friend's Girl (special thanks)
 
2004 The History of North and South (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (77 titles)
2000-2009 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Patrick Swayze (2009) … Himself (also archive footage)
– Dirty Dancing (2000) … Himself
 
2009 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The Barbara Walters Summer Special (TV series)
Himself
– Patrick Swayze: The Truth (2009) … Himself
 
2008-2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 31 December 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 October 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #28.1 (2008) … Himself
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2008 Stand Up to Cancer (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 Extra (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 April 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Dirty Dancing with Patrick Swayze (video short)
Himself
 
2007 The Making of 'Christmas in Wonderland' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Children in Need (TV series)
Himself - Performer
– Episode dated 17 November 2006 (2006) … Himself - Performer
 
2006 The Bigger Picture (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.1 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 HARDtalk Extra (TV series)
Himself
– Patrick Swayze (2006) … Himself
 
2006 The Sharon Osbourne Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.4 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 GMTV (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 August 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2005-2006 The Tony Danza Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.112 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #1.159 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #2.31 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #9.11 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 The View (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 August 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Round Six (2005) … Himself
 
2005 AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Special Thanks to Roy London (documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The History of North and South (video documentary short)
Himself / Orry Main
 
2004 'Donnie Darko': Production Diary (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The Wayne Brady Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 January 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 Abby Singer
Himself
 
2003 Tinseltown TV (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 August 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Overnight (documentary)
Himself
 
2003 2003 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Gala Paramount Pictures Celebrates 90th Anniversary with 90 Stars for 90 Years (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002 Gran premio internazionale della TV (TV series)
Himself
– 19th Edition (2002) … Himself
 
2000 VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Music Movie Stars (2000) … Himself
 
1997-1999 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 May 1999 (1999) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 April 1998 (1998) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 August 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1999 The Directors (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Films of Zucker, Abrahams & Zucker … Himself
 
1999 Get Bruce (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1998 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 September 1998 (1998) … Himself
– Episode dated 24 September 1998 (1998) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 September 1998 (1998) … Himself
– Episode dated 22 September 1998 (1998) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 September 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
1998 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Patrick Swayze (1998) … Himself
– Patrick Swayze (1998) … Himself
 
1998 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 May 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
1998 The 33rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1998 4th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1997 The 54th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1996 Very Important Pennis (TV series)
Himself
– Very Important Pennis: Part 2 (1996) … Himself
 
1996 Cinema 3 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 June 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1996 The 53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
 
1995 Pebble Mill at One (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 December 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1995 The Little Picture Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 November 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1993-1995 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.30 (1995) … Himself
– Episode #3.364 (1995) … Himself
– Episode #2.147 (1993) … Himself
 
1995 The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1995 The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter: Best Actress/Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
 
1995 The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter: Favorite Actress in a Comedy Motion Picture
 
1994 Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1993 The 1993 World Music Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1993 The 50th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter: Best Actress/Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
 
1992 Entertainment UK (TV series)
Himself - Interviewee
– Episode dated 6 October 1992 (1992) … Himself - Interviewee
 
1992 Tonight Live with Steve Vizard (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 27 May 1992 (1992) … Himself
 
1992 The Player
Himself (uncredited)
 
1992 The 64th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Original Score
 
1992 The 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1991 The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
 
1990 The 50th Annual Golden Apple Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself - Host / Various
– Patrick Swayze/Mariah Carey (1990) … Himself - Host/Various
 
1990 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 July 1990 (1990) … Himself
 
1990 America's Dance Honors (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 The 32nd Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1989 Good Day New York (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 May 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 May 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 The 61st Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Original Score
 
1989 Hollywood on Horses (video documentary)
Himself
 
1988 The 60th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Original Score
 
1988 The 30th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1988 America's Top 10 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 February 1988 (1988) … Himself
 
1988 The 15th Annual American Music Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1988 The 45th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
 
1988 The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1988 Swayze Dancing (video)
Himself
 
1987 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (27 titles)
2011 Special Collector's Edition (TV series)
 
2008-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
 
2010 Kinomagazin (TV series documentary)
 
2010 The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Johnny Castle/Sam Wheat - In Memoriam
 
2010 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself - Memorial Tribute
 
2010 The Best of the World Music Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2009 Inside Edition (TV series documentary)
 
2009 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
 
2009 The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself (in memoriam)
 
2009 Días de cine (TV series)
 
2009 Live from Studio Five (TV series)
 
2009 Ànima (TV series)
 
2008 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
2008 Hillary! Uncensored: Banned by the Media (video documentary)
Himself
 
2007 MythBusters (TV series documentary)
 
2006-2007 20 to 1 (TV series documentary)
 
2007 Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis
 
2005 Premio Donostia a Ben Gazzara (TV movie)
James Dalton (uncredited)
 
2005 The Pacifier
Sam Wheat (uncredited)
 
2005 Fred Roos and the Casting of 'The Outsiders' (video documentary short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2004 Retrosexual: The 80's
 
2004 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (TV movie)
Himself
 
1999 Saturday Night Live 25 (TV special documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1998 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (TV special documentary)
Adrian (uncredited)
 
1994 Heaven & Hell: North & South, Book III (TV mini-series)
 
1991 Memories of M*A*S*H (TV documentary)
Himself / Pvt. Gary Sturgis
 
1991 The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Sam Wheat
 

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(1982) Music video: Appeared as a dancer in Toto's video for "Rosanna". See more »

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Height:

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Facing your own mortality is the quickest way possible to find out what you're made of. It strips away all the bull -- and exposes every part of you, your strength, your weaknesses, your sense of self, your soul. It also leads you to confront life's hardest questions. See more »

Trivia:

Stayed at the historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, while filming Tall Tale. His picture and autograph hang in the main lobby. See more »

Trademark:

Chiseled features See more »

Nickname:

Buddy See more »

Star Sign:

Leo