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Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

33 movies on Netflix

Biography

Patrick Swayze was an American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter who worked in blockbusters and cult movies, taking romantic leads as well as tough and comedic parts. Born in Houston, he trained as a dancer, made his first professional appearances with Disney on Parade, and played Danny Zuko in a Broadway production of Grease. After his 1979 film debut, he drew notice for The Outsiders (1983), Red Dawn (1984) and the miniseries North and South. Dirty Dancing (1987) made him a star and brought a Golden Globe nomination, and he was nominated again for Ghost (1990) and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (1995). Road House (1989), Point Break (1991) and Donnie Darko (2001) were also among his films. He co-wrote and sang She's Like the Wind for the Dirty Dancing soundtrack, appeared in London's West End, and led the series The Beast in 2009. He died in 2009.

57years old at death

  • Born Houston
  • Died Los Angeles
  • Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22
  • Patrick Wayne Swayze (birth name)

Movie Career

Films
33
Career span
39 years1980 to 2019

Genres

First and latest

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  1. First role

    Patrick Swayze began his professional career as a dancer with the Disney Theatrical Group, performing in a show titled Disney on Parade.

  2. Own stunts

    The next year, Swayze appeared with Keanu Reeves, who had also been in Youngblood, in the action hit Point Break. In that movie he did many of his own skydiving stunts.

  3. Beyond film

    For the Dirty Dancing soundtrack album, Swayze and Stacy Widelitz co-wrote and recorded "She's Like the Wind," which climbed to number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

  4. First role

    On July 27, 2006, Swayze first appeared in London's West End, playing Nathan Detroit in the musical Guys and Dolls, and he kept that part until November 25, 2006.

Patrick Swayze movies on Netflix

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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  1. Ghost1990 Drama, Fantasy, Romanceas Sam Wheat

    IMDb rating 7.1260K votes

  2. Dirty Dancing1987 Drama, Music, Romanceas Johnny Castle

    IMDb rating 7.1285K votes

  3. Point Break1991as Bodhi

    IMDb rating 7.3230K votes

  4. Road House1989as Dalton

    IMDb rating 6.7114K votes

  5. Red Dawn1984as Jed

    IMDb rating 6.470K votes

  6. Donnie Darko2001as Jim Cunningham

    IMDb rating 8.0920K votes

  7. The Outsiders1983as Darrel Curtis

    IMDb rating 7.0111K votes

  8. To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar1995as Vida

    IMDb rating 6.943K votes

Most often with

Timothy Linh Bui directed two of these films. C. Thomas Howell appears in four of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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C. Thomas Howell, 4 films togetherSee the 4 films with C. Thomas HowellRob Lowe, 3 films togetherSee the 3 films with Rob LoweJennifer Grey, 3 films togetherSee the 3 films with Jennifer GreyLisa Niemi, 3 films togetherSee the 3 films with Lisa NiemiKeanu Reeves, 2 films togetherSee the 2 films with Keanu ReevesForest Whitaker, 2 films togetherSee the 2 films with Forest WhitakerTimothy Linh BuiDirector, 2 filmsSee the 2 films by Timothy Linh Bui

Films together

Box office

What Patrick Swayze's films earned in cinemas worldwide.

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Combined worldwide box office

$1.1 billion

20 of the 33 films have a worldwide figure.

Of the 33 films: 20 worldwide figure; 2 us gross only; 4 never in cinemas; 7 figure not found.

  • 20Worldwide figure
  • 2US gross only
  • 4Never in cinemas
  • 7Figure not found

Top grosser

Ghost1990as Sam Wheat$505 million

Highest grossing

The eight biggest films earned 91% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.

  1. 1
    Ghost1990as Sam Wheat
    $505M46.6% of the total
  2. 2
    Dirty Dancing1987as Johnny Castle
    $215M19.8% of the total
  3. 3
    Point Break1991as Bodhi
    $84M7.7% of the total
  4. 4
    To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar1995as Vida
    $48M4.4% of the total
  5. 5
    Red Dawn1984as Jed
    $38M3.5% of the total
  6. 6
    The Outsiders1983as Darrel Curtis
    $34M3.1% of the total
  7. 7
    Uncommon Valor1983as Kevin Scott
    $31M2.8% of the total
  8. 8
    Road House1989as Dalton
    $30M2.8% of the total
Keeping Mum (2005), $18.6 millionNext of Kin (1989), $15.9 millionYoungblood (1986), $15.4 millionCity of Joy (1992), $14.7 millionBlack Dog (1998), $13.0 millionDonnie Darko (2001), $7.5 millionThree Wishes (1995), $7.0 millionGrandview, U.S.A. (1984), $4.7 millionFather Hood (1993), $3.4 millionSteel Dawn (1987), $562,187Waking Up in Reno (2002), $261,603Powder Blue (2009), $17,835

$101 millionfrom the other 12 films with a worldwide figure, 9% of the total

Awards

One award and honor.

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Patrick Swayze's awards and nominations, grouped by award
YearAwardFilmResult
Other honors
Star on Hollywood Walk of FameHonored

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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