Patrick Swayze
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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 he was "kicking it". However, he died from the disease on September 14, 2009. His last role was the lead in an ill-fated A&E TV series, The Beast, which premiered on January 15, 2009. Due to a prolonged decline in health, Swayze was unable to promote the series. On June 15, 2009, Entertainment Tonight announced the show's cancellation. Description above from the Wikipedia article Patrick Swayze, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Best Patrick Swayze Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Patrick Swayze's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Patrick Swayze.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | How to Rob a Bank | Bodhi (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | I Am Patrick Swayze | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Powder Blue | Velvet Larry | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Jump | Richard Pressburger | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Christmas in Wonderland | Wayne Saunders | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis | Self (Archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Fox and the Hound 2 | Cash (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Keeping Mum | Lance | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Icon | Jason Monk | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | George and the Dragon | Garth | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights | Dance Class Instructor | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Abby Singer | Patrick Swayze (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley | Adrian (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | 11:14 | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Overnight | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | One Last Dance | Travis MacPhearson | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Waking Up in Reno | Roy Kirkendall | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Green Dragon | Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ghost: Remembering the Magic | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Donnie Darko | Jim Cunningham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Forever Lulu | Ben Clifton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Letters from a Killer | Race Darnell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Black Dog | Jack Crews | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Three Wishes | Jack McCloud | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | Vida Boheme | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure | Pecos Bill | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Father Hood | Jack Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Player | Patrick Swayze (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | City of Joy | Max Lowe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Point Break | Bodhi / Mask President | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Ghost | Sam Wheat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Next of Kin | Truman Gates | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Road House | James Dalton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tiger Warsaw | Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night | Self - Audience Member | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Swayze Dancing | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Steel Dawn | Nomad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Dirty Dancing | Johnny Castle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Youngblood | Derek Sutton | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Red Dawn | Jed | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Grandview, U.S.A. | Ernie 'Slam' Webster | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Uncommon Valor | Kevin Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Outsiders | Darrel Curtis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Renegades | Bandit | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Return of the Rebels | K.C. Barnes | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Comeback Kid | Chuck | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Skatetown, U.S.A. | Ace | Flop | Similar → |
Patrick Swayze - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Patrick Swayze?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Patrick Swayze is "The Found Footage Festival Volume 2: Live in Minneapolis" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Patrick Swayze acted in?
Patrick Swayze has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Patrick Swayze?
Other notable films include "Donnie Darko", "The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies", and "Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night".