Biography
Patrick Wayne Swayze (August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter. He was best-known for his tough-guy roles, as romantic leading men in the hit films Dirty Dancing and Ghost and as Orry Main in the North and South television miniseries. He was named by People magazine as its "Sexiest Man Alive" in 1991. His film and TV career spanned 30 years. Diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer in January 2008, Swayze told Barbara Walters a year later that ...
Known For
Complete Filmography

How to Rob a Bank
2024
as Bodhi (archive footage)
In this true-crime documentary, a charismatic rebel in 1990s Seattle pulls off an unprecedented string of bank robberies straight out of the movies.

Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé
2022
as Self (archive footage)
A retrospective of director Roland Joffé’s first four films.

I Am Patrick Swayze
2019
as Self (archive footage)
An inside look at the life of Patrick Swayze as told by the people who knew him best.

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
as (archive footage)
A film where anything can happen - the hero and the heroine changes their faces, age, look, names, and so on. The only same thing: The love between ma...

Powder Blue
2009
as Velvet Larry
On the gritty streets of LA, the destinies of four people desperate for connection and redemption are about to collide.

My Best Friend's Girl
2008
Thanks
Lovestruck Dustin is dating Alexis, his ideal girlfriend, but when she dumps him for coming on too strong, Dustin takes drastic measures to win her ba...

Jump
2008
as Richard Pressburger
JUMP is a psychological drama revealing for the first time the extraordinary circumstances behind the unjust murder trial of the young Jew, Philippe H...

Christmas in Wonderland
2007
as Wayne Saunders
Three kids and their Dad move from L.A to Edmonton. When they go shopping at West Edmonton Mall they find counterfeit cash. They inadvertently help ca...

The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis
2007
as Self (Archive footage)
Join curators Joe and Nick on a guided tour through their ever-growing collection of odd, hilarious, and profoundly stupid videos. This edition of the...

Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic
2007
as Self
The making of Ghost

The Fox and the Hound 2
2006
as Cash (voice)
Best friends Tod, a fox kit, and Copper, a hound puppy, visit a country fair when they see a band of dogs called "The Singin' Strays". The band has fi...

Keeping Mum
2005
as Lance
A pastor preoccupied with writing the perfect sermon fails to realize that his wife is having an affair and his children are up to no good.

Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'
2005
as Self
Join director Francis Coppola and his remarkable cast as they reminisce about their experiences shooting "The Outsiders" in 1982 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Pennis from Heaven
2005
as Self
Wherever he goes, Dennis Pennis (Paul Kaye) leaves a trail of embarrassment in his wake. From London to the Venice Film Festival and on to Hollywood, ...

Icon
2005
as Jason Monk
A former US Operative, who lived in Russia in his earlier years and had been married there with a child, comes out of retirement to face down a former...

Donnie Darko: Production Diary
2004
as Self
Behind the scenes look at the making of cult classic Donnie Darko

George and the Dragon
2004
as Garth
In 12th century England, the handsome and noble knight, George, has left the Crusades behind to follow his dream of a peaceful life on his own piece o...

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
2004
as Dance Class Instructor
In pre-revolution Cuba, Katey Miller is about to defy everyone's expectations. Instead of a parent-approved suitor, Katey is drawn to the sexy waiter,...

Abby Singer
2003
as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
Chronicles the life of Curtis Clemins, who is torn between the love of his life and accomplishing his dream. When hitting rock bottom during the Sunda...

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
2003
as Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited)
He's gone-but he'll never be forgotten. The best of Chris Farley's wildly funny SNL performances are here, including motivational speaker Matt Foley, ...

11:14
2003
as Frank
Tells the seemingly random yet vitally connected story of a set of incidents that all converge one evening at 11:14pm. The story follows the chain of ...

Overnight
2003
as Self
Alternately hilarious and horrifying, Overnight chronicles one man's misadventures of making a Hollywood movie. It starts out as a rags to riches stor...

One Last Dance
2003
as Travis MacPhearson
In the wake of tragedy, a renowed New York dance company is on the brink of collapse. After leaving the dance world for good, Travis, Chrissa, and Max...

One Last Dance
2003
Producer
In the wake of tragedy, a renowed New York dance company is on the brink of collapse. After leaving the dance world for good, Travis, Chrissa, and Max...

Waking Up in Reno
2002
as Roy Kirkendall
Candy and Lonnie Earl are just crazy about each other. The problem: she's married to Roy and he's married to Darlene. So far it's been a secret affair...

Green Dragon
2001
as Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance
A tale about Vietnamese refugees sent to an orientation camp on the Camp Pendleton Marine Base in California, 'Green Dragon' focuses on a young boy an...

Ghost: Remembering the Magic
2001
as Self
The Making of Ghost

Donnie Darko
2001
as Jim Cunningham
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series ...

Forever Lulu
2000
as Ben Clifton
A schizophrenic romantic tracks down her college sweetheart to help her find their son she gave up for adoption sixteen years ago to the dismay of his...

Letters from a Killer
1998
as Race Darnell
A man is falsely convicted of the murder of his wife. During his time in jail, he finds comfort from four women with whom he corresponds. After his se...

Black Dog
1998
as Jack Crews
An ex-con takes a job driving a truck cross country. What he doesn't know is that the truck is filled with illegal weapons and now he must fight to su...

Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
1998
as Self
Chris Farley was one of the most popular comedians of the 1990s, thanks to his hilarious skits on "Saturday Night Live," which featured Matt Foley, ev...

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
1995
as Self - Presenter
'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse company of guests, songs closely associated with Sin...

Three Wishes
1995
as Jack McCloud
While Jane Holman is driving with her two sons, she accidentally runs into a drifter, Jack McCloud, who breaks his leg. Being responsible, Jane invite...

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995
as Vida Boheme
Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When th...

Amazing Stories: The Movie IV
1995
as (archive footage)
Four tales are compiled from the popular television series. After a death row inmate (Patrick Swayze) is struck by lightning, he discovers he's receiv...

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
as Self
Based on the first centenary of the largest exporter of films in the world, that is Hollywood, is the story told by its protagonists, actors and write...

Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
1995
as Pecos Bill
A young boy draws on the inspiration of legendary western characters to find the strength to fight an evil land baron in the old west who wants to ste...

Father Hood
1993
as Jack Charles
Deadbeat dad kidnaps his kids from the bus to an abusive foster home and they go on a run. The cops are after them, they bicker constantly and his ide...

The Player
1992
as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)
A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?

City of Joy
1992
as Max Lowe
Max Lowe is a Houston surgeon who has grown weary of the bureaucracy of American medicine. When he loses a patient on the operating table, Max impulsi...

Point Break
1991
as Bodhi
In Los Angeles, a gang of bank robbers who call themselves The Ex-Presidents commit their crimes while wearing masks of Reagan, Carter, Nixon and John...

Ghost
1990
as Sam Wheat
After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.

Next of Kin
1989
as Truman Gates
Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer...

Road House
1989
as James Dalton
The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton has been hired to clean it up. He might not look l...
Hollywood on Horses
1989
as Self
Hosted by celebrity horse enthusiast, Tab Hunter, visits the stables and homes of the Hollywood movie set, where you'll see first hand how Hollywood's...

Tiger Warsaw
1988
as Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
Chuck brought sorrow to his family when he shot his father who is now a semi-invalid. After 15 years of self destruction, he returns home to seek forg...
cascadeurs de stars
1988
as Self

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
as Self - Audience Member
Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars including Jackson Browne, Elvis C...

Swayze Dancing
1988
as Himself
Patrick Swayze and his dance teacher mother, Patsy, take four dancing partnerships through their paces from beginners to championship level accompanyi...

Steel Dawn
1987
as Nomad
In a post-apocalyptic world, a warrior wandering through the desert comes upon a group of settlers who are being menaced by a murderous gang that is a...

Dirty Dancing
1987
as Johnny Castle
Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find hersel...

Youngblood
1986
as Derek Sutton
A skilled young hockey prospect hoping to attract the attention of professional scouts is pressured to show that he can fight if challenged during his...

Red Dawn
1984
as Jed
It is the dawn of World War III. In mid-western America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town—and their country—from invading Sovie...

Grandview, U.S.A.
1984
as Ernie 'Slam' Webster
Life in the small town of Grandview, Illinois is one that is just like any other city or town. Tim Pearson, soon to be graduating high school wants to...

Grandview, U.S.A.
1984
Choreographer
Life in the small town of Grandview, Illinois is one that is just like any other city or town. Tim Pearson, soon to be graduating high school wants to...

The Pigs vs. The Freaks
1984
as Doug Zimmer
In a small town, the hippie faction often clashes with the mainstream. To settle their differences, the hippie "freaks" take on the town police "pigs"...

Uncommon Valor
1983
as Kevin Scott
A group of Vietnam War veterans re-unite to rescue one of their own left behind and taken prisoner by the Vietnamese.

The Outsiders
1983
as Darrel Curtis
When two poor Greasers, Johnny and Ponyboy, are assaulted by a vicious gang, the Socs, and Johnny kills one of the attackers, tension begins to mount ...

The Renegades
1982
as Bandit
In this drama, undercover investigators are recruited from the streets to prevent arms smugglers from getting their weapons to street gangs.

Return of the Rebels
1981
as K.C. Barnes
An aging motorcycle gang assembles for a 25-year reunion to help out former member Mary Beth, a widowed operator of a popular campground which is bein...

The Comeback Kid
1980
as Chuck
A down-on his-luck baseball pitcher finds a new set of rewards coaching a gang of underprivileged youngsters and romancing a career-oriented playgroun...

Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979
as Ace
A street-gang leader challenges a handsome young skater in a championship contest at the local roller-disco rink.