Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze was a three-time Golden Globe-nominated actor best known for his leading-man roles in two of the most beloved pictures of all time: Ghost and Dirty Dancing . Along with these high grossing, history-making films, many of his other movies have achieved a cult following, and his television series The Beast was a critical success. Also a singer/songwriter, dancer, and stage actor, Swayze grew up in Houston, Texas. He passed away in September 2009.

Patrick Swayze was a three-time Golden Globe-nominated actor best known for his leading-man roles in two of the most beloved pictures of all time: Ghost and Dirty Dancing . Along with these high grossing, history-making films, many of his other movies have achieved a cult following, and his television series The Beast was a critical success. Also a singer/songwriter, dancer, and stage actor, Swayze grew up in Houston, Texas. He passed away in September 2009. See less