Patrick Swayze

Name: Patrick Swayze
Date of Birth: August 18, 1952
Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, USA

Mini-bio: His mother was choreographer Patsy Swayze. His education included the Harkness Ballet School, the Joffrey Ballet School, and San Jacinto College. He first performed as a dancer in Disney on Parade. Af...( read more)

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Patrick Swayze Career Bio

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Swayze's first professional appearance was as a dancer for Disney on Parade. He starred as Danny Zuko in the Broadway theatre production of Grease before his debut film role as "Ace" in Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979). He also appeared as Pvt. Sturgis in the M*A*S*H episode "Blood Brothers" (episode 9.18, 6 April 1981). Swayze became known to the film industry after appearing in The Outsiders (1983) as the older brother of C. Thomas Howell and Rob Lowe. Swayze, Howell, and Howell's friend Darren Dalton reunited in Red Dawn the next year, and Lowe and Swayze reunited in Youngblood, where he was considered a member of the Brat Pack, but his first major success was in the 1985 television miniseries North and South, which was set during the American Civil War.

His real breakthrough to stardom came with his performance as the dance instructor in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, alongside his Red Dawn costar, Jennifer Grey. His earlier ballet experience came to good use in this film. Dirty Dancing was a low-budget project that was intended to be shown in theaters for one weekend only and then go straight to video, but it became a surprise hit and achieved massive international success. It was the first film to sell one million copies on video, and as of 2007, has earned over US$ 300-million worldwide and spawned several alternate versions, ranging from a television series to stage productions to a computer game. Swayze received a Golden Globe Award nomination for the role and also sang one of the songs on the soundtrack, "She's Like the Wind," which he had originally cowritten with Stacy Widelitz for the film Grandview, U.S.A. The song became a top ten hit and has been covered by other artists, such as David Hasselhoff, and in 2006 was converted into a hip-hop version by Lumidee, who took it to the top of the charts in Germany.

After Dirty Dancing, Swayze found himself heavily typecast as beefcake and appeared in several flops, of which Road House (1989) was the most successful. His biggest hit came in 1990, when he starred in Ghost, with Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg. This role had considerable cultural impact, and modern hip-hop lyrics routinely use the phrase "I'm Swayze" (meaning "I'm ghost," which is in turn slang for "I'm leaving") in reference to that film (for more info, see the "Cultural Impact" section of the movie Ghost). In 1991, he starred alongside Youngblood castmate Keanu Reeves in another major action hit, Point Break, and was also chosen by People magazine as that year's "Sexiest Man Alive."

Swayze was seriously injured in 1996 while filming HBO's Letters from a Killer in the Ione area, when he fell from a horse and hit a tree. Both of his legs were broken and he suffered four detached tendons in his shoulder. Filming was suspended for two months, but the film aired in 1999. Swayze recovered from his injuries, but had trouble resuming his career until 2000, when he costarred in Waking Up in Reno, with Billy Bob Thornton and Charlize Theron, and in Forever Lulu, with Melanie Griffith. In 2001, he appeared in Donnie Darko, where he played a motivational speaker and closet pedophile, and in 2004, he played Allan Quatermain in King Solomon's Mines. He also had a cameo appearance in the Dirty Dancing prequel, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004) as an unnamed dance instructor.

He made his London stage debut in the musical Guys and Dolls as Nathan Detroit on July 27, 2006, alongside Neil Jerzak, and remained in the role until November 25, 2006. His previous appearances on the Broadway stage had included productions of Goodtime Charley (1975) and Chicago (2003). Swayze's latest starring role was in the film Christmas in Wonderland (2007). In August 2007, Swayze played an aging rock star in the upcoming film Powder Blue (slated for 2009 release), costarring his younger brother Don in their first film together. Patrick recently wrapped taping on A&E pilot/FBI drama The Beast, filming in Chicago in summer 2008; he will play FBI Agent Charles Barker. The Beast is scheduled to air in early 2009.

Patrick Swayze Profile

eye color	blue
height	5'10"
nickname
notable features	blue eyes great looks
education	St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, Oak Forest Elementary School, Black Middle School, Waltrip High School Graduate, San Jacinto College
family	Lisa Niemi (wife) Patsy Swayze (mother) Jesse Swayze ( Father died in 1982) Vicky Swayze (died in 1994)- Sister Don Swayze- Brother Sean Swayze- brother
lives in	New Mexico
Religion	Patrick is a former Roman Catholic, Baptist, Buddhist and Scientologist.
hobbies	skydiving, horseback riding
charities and causes	Patrick works with cancer charities since being diagnozed with cancer.
horoscope sign	Leo
his battle with cancer	His A&E series, The Beast, has reportedly been cancelled because Swayze is too ill. (June 2009) His publicist said the Hollywood actor is still undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, contrary to reports claiming he decided to stop. (January 2009) Reportedly gave up all medical treatment for his cancer after doctors told him there was little they could do to stop the progress of his illness. (January 28, 2009) Is writing his memoirs. (January 2009) Swayze and his wife Lisa Niemi renewed his wedding vows in a ''fairytale'' ceremony by recreating the classic story of Snow White. (January 2009) Has admitted he may have only two years to live after his 12 month long battle with late stage pancreatic cancer. (January 6, 2009) Swayze, who has been battling deadly pancreatic cancer, amazed everyone on the set of the cop drama The Beast by doing his own action scenes and stunts. (2008) Puts in 12-hour days on the set of his new TV series The Beast, despite battling pancreatic cancer. (August 2008) Has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. (March 6, 2008)

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nannynet2003

I'm not gonna say that your good looking, sexy or anything like of the sort.. where I found you of interest was when you and your wife had an interview at your home... I found the two of you exceptional loving type people... not thinking of yourselves above others, just plain loving people from the heart... may you find peace in all you do and keep getting healed..

God Bless...
Annette~

posted 2 days ago
annakovak

I love Patrick Swayze. Him is a better.

posted 16 days ago
princessbigeyes

UR SUPER CUTE AND I WISH THIS WAS REALLY U CAUSE ID LIKE TO KNOW IF UR OK OR NOT

posted 24 days ago
jenncyrus

Wanted to Say that I love you and wish you were nto sick and I am tired of all the tabloid lies about you. Wish there was something I could do that could take away all your pain and sickness so you could be healthy again.

posted 33 days ago
taraindublin

hiya,that s' v good flim..i love watching it..:):)

posted 36 days ago
LittleChyna57

he has alway been my love since dirty dancing i get down and remember no one puts baby in a corner

posted 43 days ago
partygirl9979

i wanted to says that i was 8 yrs old i always dancing and copy them all the time and drive me crazy.i love patrick swayze in my heart. he is # 1 of dirty dancing and it so perfect. i always repeat of dirty dancing movie so i love u patrick swayze aslo my mom love ur movie alots time u cool dude . god bless u and with ur health =)

posted 59 days ago
linann64

i enjoyed you in dirty danceing and road house i think you are very good lookin and i hope you feel better soon with luv a fan

posted 77 days ago
no1musicalfreak

AFTER JOHN TRAVOLTA THIS MAN WOULD HAVE TO BE THE NEXT BEST DANCER IN THE WORLD HAVE A CHOREOGRAPHER FOR A MOTHER REALLY HELPED!!!

posted 83 days ago
donna2747durham

you are good looking i like all of your movies.the main one is ROAD HOUSE

posted 104 days ago

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