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

Patrick Swayze. Actor: Dirty Dancing. Patrick Wayne Swayze was born on August 18, 1952 in Houston, Texas, to Patsy Swayze (née Yvonne Helen Karnes), a choreographer, and Jesse Wayne Swayze, a chemical plant engineer draftsman.

Apr 3, 2014 · Born in 1952 in Houston, Texas, Patrick Swayze began his career as a dancer before finding success on Broadway. After early films like The Outsiders, he enjoyed a breakout as the sexy star of...

Feb 6, 2025 · Patrick Swayze was an American actor and dancer best known for his performances in Dirty Dancing (1987) and Ghost (1990). Swayze's breakthrough was his performance as a seductive dance instructor in the hit romance Dirty Dancing, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

Donald Carl Swayze (born August 10, 1958 [citation needed]) is an American character actor, noted for acting in dramatic series and soap operas as well as several feature films, and theatrical work.

Feb 2, 2025 · Patrick Swayze and his wife Lisa Niemi married on June 12, 1975. They had no children or a son. After his death in 2009, Lisa remarried and found love with her new husband, Albert DePrisco.

Sep 15, 2009 · Patrick Swayze, the actor and classically trained dancer whose role in the enduringly popular “Dirty Dancing” made him a movie star, one who struggled with the alienation of...

Sep 4, 2024 · Fifteen years ago, the world lost one of its greatest cinema idols of all time, Patrick Swayze. Since then, his blockbusters continue to delight audiences, bringing new generations under the...

Dec 24, 2024 · Patrick Swayze was an American actor, dancer, and singer, celebrated for his dynamic performances and charismatic presence on screen. Born on August 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas, he was raised by his mother, a director at the Houston Jazz Ballet Company, which ignited his passion for dance from an early age.

Swayze Bozeman (born November 2, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Copiah–Lincoln Wolves and Southern Miss Golden Eagles .