Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

1952-08-18 Houston, Texas, USA 63 Credits

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 ...

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How to Rob a Bank

How to Rob a Bank

2024

as Bodhi (archive footage)

6.6
Acting

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

Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé

2022

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

A retrospective of director Roland Joffé’s first four films.

I Am Patrick Swayze

I Am Patrick Swayze

2019

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Acting

An inside look at the life of Patrick Swayze as told by the people who knew him best.

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

2012

as (archive footage)

7.6
Acting

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

Powder Blue

2009

as Velvet Larry

6.1
Acting

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

My Best Friend's Girl

2008

Thanks

5.6

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

Jump

2008

as Richard Pressburger

4.8
Acting

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

Christmas in Wonderland

2007

as Wayne Saunders

5.4
Acting

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

The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis

2007

as Self (Archive footage)

8.0
Acting

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

Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic

2007

as Self

Acting

The making of Ghost

The Fox and the Hound 2

The Fox and the Hound 2

2006

as Cash (voice)

6.0
Acting

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

Keeping Mum

2005

as Lance

6.7
Acting

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'

Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'

2005

as Self

Acting

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

Pennis from Heaven

2005

as Self

Acting

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

Icon

2005

as Jason Monk

5.5
Acting

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

Donnie Darko: Production Diary

2004

as Self

7.5
Acting

Behind the scenes look at the making of cult classic Donnie Darko

George and the Dragon

George and the Dragon

2004

as Garth

5.3
Acting

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

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

2004

as Dance Class Instructor

6.4
Acting

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

Abby Singer

2003

as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)

6.3
Acting

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

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley

2003

as Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited)

7.6
Acting

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

11:14

2003

as Frank

6.8
Acting

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

Overnight

2003

as Self

6.4
Acting

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

One Last Dance

2003

as Travis MacPhearson

5.5
Acting

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

One Last Dance

2003

Producer

5.5
Producing

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

Waking Up in Reno

2002

as Roy Kirkendall

5.0
Acting

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

Green Dragon

2001

as Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance

6.0
Acting

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

Ghost: Remembering the Magic

2001

as Self

6.0
Acting

The Making of Ghost

Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko

2001

as Jim Cunningham

7.8
Acting

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

Forever Lulu

2000

as Ben Clifton

5.4
Acting

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

Letters from a Killer

1998

as Race Darnell

5.3
Acting

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

Black Dog

1998

as Jack Crews

6.4
Acting

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

Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley

1998

as Self

4.5
Acting

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

Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

1995

as Self - Presenter

Acting

'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse company of guests, songs closely associated with Sin...

Three Wishes

Three Wishes

1995

as Jack McCloud

6.2
Acting

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

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

1995

as Vida Boheme

7.4
Acting

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

Amazing Stories: The Movie IV

1995

as (archive footage)

Acting

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

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

1995

as Self

8.1
Acting

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

Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure

1995

as Pecos Bill

6.2
Acting

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

Father Hood

1993

as Jack Charles

5.8
Acting

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

The Player

1992

as Patrick Swayze (uncredited)

7.2
Acting

A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?

City of Joy

City of Joy

1992

as Max Lowe

6.6
Acting

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

Point Break

1991

as Bodhi

7.2
Acting

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

Ghost

1990

as Sam Wheat

7.2
Acting

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

Next of Kin

1989

as Truman Gates

5.9
Acting

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

Road House

1989

as James Dalton

6.7
Acting

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

3.0
Acting

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

Tiger Warsaw

1988

as Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw

5.4
Acting

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

Acting
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

1988

as Self - Audience Member

7.5
Acting

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

Swayze Dancing

1988

as Himself

5.5
Acting

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

Steel Dawn

Steel Dawn

1987

as Nomad

5.0
Acting

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

Dirty Dancing

1987

as Johnny Castle

7.3
Acting

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

Youngblood

1986

as Derek Sutton

6.1
Acting

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

Red Dawn

1984

as Jed

6.3
Acting

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.

Grandview, U.S.A.

1984

as Ernie 'Slam' Webster

5.8
Acting

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.

Grandview, U.S.A.

1984

Choreographer

5.8

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

The Pigs vs. The Freaks

1984

as Doug Zimmer

1.0
Acting

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

Uncommon Valor

1983

as Kevin Scott

6.2
Acting

A group of Vietnam War veterans re-unite to rescue one of their own left behind and taken prisoner by the Vietnamese.

The Outsiders

The Outsiders

1983

as Darrel Curtis

7.2
Acting

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

The Renegades

1982

as Bandit

6.4
Acting

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

Return of the Rebels

1981

as K.C. Barnes

5.5
Acting

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

The Comeback Kid

1980

as Chuck

5.9
Acting

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.

Skatetown, U.S.A.

1979

as Ace

5.0
Acting

A street-gang leader challenges a handsome young skater in a championship contest at the local roller-disco rink.