Patrick Swayze Movies

Actor Patrick Swayze danced his way into our hearts with his 1990 blockbuster hit movie "Dirty Dancing", but not all of his movies were a hit. Some were dubbed flops. During his 30 year acting career, Swayze starred in more than thirty films and also starred in many series which were made for television.

Patrick Swayze was born on August 18, 1952 in Houston, Texas and was the second child of his mother, Particia Yvonne Helen and his dad, Jesse Wayne Swayze. His dad passed away in 1982. He has two younger brothers, Don and Sean Kyle as well as two sisters, Vickie Lynn who passed away in 1994 and Bambi who was adopted. Patrick Swayze lived in Houston Texas in the Oak Forest neighborhood up until he reached age twenty. While still living in Houston and attending St. Rose of Lime Catholic School , Oak Forest Elementary School, Black Middle School as well as Waltrip High School. Swayze pursued many skills such as ice skating, ballet and also participated in many plays while attedning school. In order for Swayze to be able to complete his formal dance training at the Harkness Ballet and Joffrey ballet schools, he moved to New York City in 1972.

Skatetown USA

This 1979 film was Swayze's first acting role in a film.

Uncommon Valor

The Renegades

Swazye made several appearances in this short lived 1982 series which aired on televison.

The Outsider's

This film was the first one to give Patrick Swayze notice in the film industry. His co-stars were Rob Lowe and C. Thomas Howell.

Red Dawn

Played the role of Jed Eckert in this 1984 film.

Grandview USA

Played the role of Ernie "Slam" Webster in this 1984 film.

Youngblood

Played Derek Sutton in this 1985 film

North & South

This 1985 Mini Series was Swayze's first major film success

North & South, Book 11

Revised his role of Orry Main in this 1986 sequel.

Dirty Dancing

This 1987 film gave Swazye his first breakthough role within the film industry. His co-star was Jennifer Grey.

Steel Dawn

Played the role of Nomad in this 1987 film.

Tiger Warsaw

Played the lead role of Chuck "Tiger" Warsaw in this 1988 film.

Next of Kin

Played Truman Gates in this1989 film where he was nominated the razzie award for worst actor

Roadhouse

Played Dalton in this1989 film where he was nominated the razzie award for worst actor

Ghost

This 1990 blockbuste gave Swayze his biggest hit in the film industry. He played the role of Sam Wheat. His co-stars were Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg. Nominated Best Actor and won the Golden Globe Award

Point Break

Played Bodhi in this 1991 film and his co-star was Keanu Reeves. Swayze was also nominated for MTV Most Desierable Male

City of Joy

Played Max Lowe in this 1992 film

Fatherhood

Played Jack Charles in this 1993 film

Heaven and Hell: North and South Book 111

Reprised his role of Orry Main in this 1994 mini series sequel

Tall Tale: The Unbelieveable Adventures of Pecos Bill

Played the role of Pecos Bill in this 1995 television film

Three Wishes

Played Jack McCloud in this 1995 televison film

Too Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything!! Julie Newmar

Played the role of crossdresser Vida Boheme. Nominated the Golden Globe Award for best actor in this 1995 film

Letters From A Killer

Played Race Darnell in this 1998 film

Blackdog

Played Jack Crews in this 1998 film

Forever Lulu

Played Ben Clifton in this 2000 film

Donnie Darko

Palyed the role of Jim Cunningham in this 200 film

Green Dragon

Played the role of Gunnery Seargeant Jim Lance in this 2001 film

Waking Up In Reno

Played Roy Kirkendall in this 2002 film

One Last Dance

Played Travis McPhearson in this 2003 film

11:14

Played Frank in this 2003 film

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

Played an unnamed dance instructor in this 2004 sequel.

George and The Dragon

Played Garth in this 2004 film

King Solomon's Mines

Played Allan Quartermain in this 2004 adventure film

Keeping Mum

Played Lance in this 2005 film

Icon

Played Jason Monk in this 2005 film

The Fox and The Hound

Provided the voice of Cash in this 2005 animated film

Jump

Played the role of Richard Pressburger in this 2007 film

Christmas in Wonderland

Played the role of Wayne Saunders in this 2007 televison film

Powder Blue

Had the role of Velvet Larry in this 2009 film

Patrick Swayze's last role was in an A&E TV series, The Beast, where he had the lead role of FBI Agent Charles Barker when it premiered on January 15, 2009. Swayze was not able to promote the series due to his declining health and only five months later on June 15, 2009, the show was cancelled. Patrick Swayze lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on September 14, 2009. He was 57 years old.

Sources: Wikipedia.com