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Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

Acting·1952–2009·57 films

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

Filmography

Donnie Darko
Donnie Darko (2001)Jim Cunningham
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing (1987)Johnny Castle
Ghost
Ghost (1990)Sam Wheat
Point Break
Point Break (1991)Bodhi / Mask President
The Outsiders
The Outsiders (1983)Darrel Curtis
Road House
Road House (1989)James Dalton
11:14
11:14 (2004)Frank
The Player
The Player (1992)Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
Red Dawn
Red Dawn (1984)Jed
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)Vida Boheme
The Fox and the Hound 2
The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006)Cash (voice)
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)Dance Class Instructor
Keeping Mum
Keeping Mum (2005)Lance
Black Dog
Black Dog (1998)Jack Crews
Powder Blue
Powder Blue (2009)Velvet Larry
Next of Kin
Next of Kin (1989)Truman Gates
Youngblood
Youngblood (1986)Derek Sutton
Uncommon Valor
Uncommon Valor (1983)Kevin Scott
City of Joy
City of Joy (1992)Max Lowe
Steel Dawn
Steel Dawn (1987)Nomad
Waking Up in Reno
Waking Up in Reno (2002)Roy Kirkendall
George and the Dragon
George and the Dragon (2004)Garth
Father Hood
Father Hood (1993)Jack Charles
Christmas in Wonderland
Christmas in Wonderland (2007)Wayne Saunders
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure (1995)Pecos Bill
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012)(archive footage)
Three Wishes
Three Wishes (1995)Jack McCloud
Letters from a Killer
Letters from a Killer (1998)Race Darnell
Overnight
Overnight (2003)Self
One Last Dance
One Last Dance (2003)Travis MacPhearson
Grandview, U.S.A.
Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)Ernie 'Slam' Webster
Forever Lulu
Forever Lulu (2000)Ben Clifton
Green Dragon
Green Dragon (2001)Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2003)Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited)
I Am Patrick Swayze
I Am Patrick Swayze (2019)Self (archive footage)
Tiger Warsaw
Tiger Warsaw (1988)Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
Icon
Icon (2005)Jason Monk
Skatetown, U.S.A.
Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979)Ace
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988)Self - Audience Member
The Comeback Kid
The Comeback Kid (1980)Chuck
Jump
Jump (2008)Richard Pressburger
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995)Self
Return of the Rebels
Return of the Rebels (1981)K.C. Barnes
The Renegades
The Renegades (1982)Bandit
The Fabulous Allan Carr
The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017)Self (archive)
Abby Singer
Abby Singer (2003)Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
Swayze Dancing
Swayze Dancing (1988)Himself
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley (1998)Self
The Pigs vs. The Freaks
The Pigs vs. The Freaks (1984)Doug Zimmer
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis
The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis (2007)Self (Archive footage)
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'
Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders' (2005)Self
Ghost: Remembering the Magic
Ghost: Remembering the Magic (2001)Self
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995)Self - Presenter
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV
Amazing Stories: The Movie IV (1995)Eric David Peterson (archive footage)
Pennis from Heaven
Pennis from Heaven (2005)Self
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé
Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé (2022)Self (archive footage)
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic (2007)Self