Patrick Swayze (1952–2009) |
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Patrick Wayne Swayze was born on August 18, 1952 in Houston, Texas, to Patsy Swayze (née Yvonne Helen Karnes), a choreographer, and Jesse Wayne Swayze, a chemical plant engineer draftsman. His mother owned a dance school in Houston, where Patrick was also a student. His father passed away in 1982. He graduated from Waltrip High School in Houston, ...
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Born:in Houston, Texas, USADied:(age 57) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (51 credits)
Actor (51 credits)
2009
The Beast
(TV Series)
Charles Barker / Apache
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
2004
King Solomon's Mines
(TV Mini-Series)
Allan Quatermain
Allan Quatermain
- Episode #1.2
(2004)
... Allan Quatermain
- Episode #1.1
(2004)
... Allan Quatermain
1986
Amazing Stories
(TV Series)
Eric David Peterson
Eric David Peterson
- Life on Death Row
(1986)
... Eric David Peterson
1986
North and South, Book II
(TV Mini-Series)
Orry Main
Orry Main
- March 1865 - April 1865
(1986)
... Orry Main
- December 1864 - February 1865
(1986)
... Orry Main
- May 1864 - Late Autumn 1864
(1986)
... Orry Main
- September 17, 1862 - Spring 1864
(1986)
... Orry Main
- July 1861 - Summer 1862
(1986)
... Orry Main
1985
North and South, Book I
(TV Mini-Series)
Orry Main
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
1983
The Renegades
(TV Series)
Bandit
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
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Soundtrack (16 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (5 credits)
Thanks (5 credits)
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Self (92 credits)
Self (92 credits)
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Archive footage (45 credits)
Archive footage (45 credits)
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Official Patrick Swayze International Fan ClubHeight:
5' 11" (1.8 m)
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I believe in a higher power. I've studied Eastern philosophies, and I've studied the Koran. We've devalued everything worth believing in. Now we're tearing into religion. A line should be drawn. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) and The Da Vinci Code (2006) borders on that. I was glued to the book, but afterwards I thought, "Oh my Lord, now we're tearing into God and our faith". Are we going ... See more »Trivia:
Called 'King of the Sleepers" for a brief period, after the unexpected success of Dirty Dancing (1987) and Ghost (1990). See more »Trademark:
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