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Patrick Swayze

American actor and singer (1952–2009)

Patrick Swayze

Swayze in 1990

Born

Patrick Wayne Swayze


(1952-08-18)August 18, 1952

Houston, Texas, U.S.

DiedSeptember 14, 2009(2009-09-14) (aged 57)

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
Years active1976–2009
Spouse
MotherPatsy Swayze
RelativesDon Swayze (brother)

Patrick Wayne Swayze (SWAY-zee; August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and dancer.

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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 miniseriesNorth and South (1985–1986).

His breakthrough came with the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing (1987), receiving a G Amazing Stories NYL