Patrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze | |
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Houston, Texas , U.S. | |
Died | September 14, 2009 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 57)
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Years active | 1976–2009 |
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Parent |
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Relatives | Don Swayze (brother) |
Patrick Wayne Swayze (
Swayze received three nominations for the
Swayze co-wrote and recorded the popular song "She's Like the Wind" and was posthumously awarded the Rolex Dance Award in 2012. In 2009, Swayze died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 57.
Early life
Patrick Wayne Swayze was born on August 18, 1952, in
Until age 20, Swayze lived in the
The American
Career
1980s
Patrick Swayze's first professional appearance was as a dancer for the
Swayze became better known to the film industry after appearing in
Swayze starred in 1987's
1990s
In the 1990 romance-thriller film
For his contributions to the film industry, Swayze was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997.[19] Swayze was injured in May 1997 while filming HBO's Letters from a Killer near Ione, California, when he fell from a horse and hit a tree.[20] Both of his legs were broken, and he suffered four detached tendons in his shoulder. Filming was suspended for two months. The film aired in 1998, and Swayze slowly recovered from his injuries, but he had trouble resuming his career until 2000, when he co-starred in Forever Lulu, with Melanie Griffith.
In 1995, Swayze appeared in the movie To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, starring alongside Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo as three drag queens whose car breaks down on a cross-country trip, leaving them stranded in a small town.[21]
2000s
In 2001, he appeared in
In 2003, Swayze co-produced and also starred in the fictional dance film One Last Dance, along with his real-life wife Lisa Niemi. The story revolves around an actual dance production, Without a Word, which was choreographed by Alonzo King. Swayze and Niemi also produced the film, starred in it, and composed some of the music.
Swayze made his debut in London's
In his final role, Swayze starred as FBI agent Charles Barker in the
Personal life
Swayze was married to Lisa Niemi for 34 years from June 12, 1975, until his death. They had no children, but Lisa had suffered one miscarriage. They met in 1970 when Swayze was 18 years old. Niemi, 14 at the time, was taking dance lessons from Swayze's mother.[31] In a 2008 interview, Swayze stated that Niemi was the inspiration for his song "She's Like the Wind" (1987).
In 1989, Swayze said, "I've always felt there was something different in there (my personality), but I was scared to look. For I fear I wouldn't find anything. That's the reason I got into
Swayze publicly recounted his 10-year battle with alcoholism after his father's death. He entered rehabilitation in the 1990s, and after recovery, Swayze temporarily withdrew from show business, staying on his ranches in California and Las Vegas, New Mexico, to breed Arabian horses. His best-known horse was Tammen, a chestnut Arabian stallion.[34]
Swayze, who was an FAA-licensed pilot with an
On December 27, 2006, Swayze and Niemi, who was also a licensed pilot, experienced a second incident while flying a Cessna 414 together en route to their New Mexico ranch. During the climb from their origin airport, they experienced a loss of power followed by a total failure of their right engine. Niemi, who was in the pilot's seat for the flight, successfully landed the plane in Van Nuys.[37] After this second incident, the couple decided to sell it in favor of a Beechcraft Super King Air, N400KW, which they purchased through their company Prop Jocks Inc. in June 2007.[38][39]
Illness and death
In late December 2007, just after filming the pilot episode for
On March 5, 2008, a Reuters article reported that Swayze "has a very limited amount of disease, and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far."[42] Swayze's doctor confirmed that the actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer but insisted he was not as close to death as reports suggested. Despite repeated tabloid claims that his death was imminent, Swayze continued to actively pursue his career.[43]
In early May 2008, a number of tabloids reported that Swayze underwent surgery to remove part of his stomach after the cancer spread. Reports also stated that he rewrote his will, transferring his property to his wife.[44][45] In a statement made on May 28, Swayze said he continued to respond well to treatment at Stanford University Medical Center. In late May 2008, he was seen at a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game, his first public appearance since his diagnosis.[46] In June 2008, he reportedly said, "My treatments are working and I am winning the battle."[47][48]
Swayze appeared on the ABC, NBC, and CBS simulcast of Stand Up to Cancer in September 2008 to appeal to the general public for donations for the initiative. Swayze said to a standing ovation, "I dream that the word 'cure' will no longer be followed by the words 'it's impossible.' Together, we can make a world where cancer no longer means living with fear, without hope, or worse."[49] After the show ended, Swayze remained onstage and talked to other cancer patients; executive producer Laura Ziskin (herself battling advanced breast cancer, which claimed her own life) said, "He said a beautiful thing: 'I'm just an individual living with cancer.' That's how he wants to be thought of. He's in a fight, but he's a fighter."[49][50] On December 2, 2008, Swayze denied claims made by tabloids that the cancer had spread to his liver.[51]
In an interview with Barbara Walters, which aired in January 2009, Swayze admitted that he had "a tiny little mass" in his liver, but told Walters that he wanted the media to report that he was "kicking it." When Walters asked him if he was using any holistic or alternative methods of treatment besides chemotherapy, Swayze said he was using some Chinese herbs. He then voiced his opposition to the unsupported claims made by proponents of alternative therapies.[52]
On January 9, 2009, Swayze was hospitalized with
Swayze died with family at his side on September 14, 2009, at the age of 57. Swayze's death occurred 20 months after his cancer diagnosis.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1979 | Skatetown, U.S.A. | Ace Johnson | Film debut |
1983 | The Outsiders | Darrel "Darry" Curtis | |
Uncommon Valor | Kevin Scott | ||
1984 | Grandview, U.S.A. | Ernie "Slam" Webster | |
Red Dawn | Jed Eckert | ||
1986 | Youngblood | Derek Sutton | |
1987 | Dirty Dancing | Johnny Castle | |
Steel Dawn | Nomad | ||
1988 | Tiger Warsaw | Chuck "Tiger" Warsaw | |
1989 | Road House | James Dalton | |
Next of Kin | Truman Gates | ||
1990 | Ghost | Sam Wheat | |
1991 | Point Break | Bodhi | |
1992 | The Player | Himself | Scene deleted |
City of Joy | Max Lowe | ||
1993 | Father Hood | Jack Charles | |
1995 | Tall Tale | Pecos Bill | Alternate title: Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill |
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | Vida Boheme | ||
Three Wishes | Jack McCloud | ||
1998 | Black Dog | Jack Crews | |
Letters from a Killer | Race Darnell | ||
2000 | Forever Lulu | Ben Clifton | |
2001 | Green Dragon | Gunner Sergeant Jim Lance | |
Donnie Darko | Jim Cunningham | ||
2002 | Waking Up in Reno | Roy Kirkendall | |
2003 | One Last Dance | Travis MacPhearson | Also producer |
11:14 | Frank | ||
2004 | Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights | Dance Class Instructor | |
George and the Dragon | Garth | Alternate title: Dragon Sword | |
2005 | Keeping Mum | Lance | |
2006 | The Fox and the Hound 2 | Cash | Voice |
2007 | Christmas in Wonderland | Wayne Saunders | |
2008 | Jump! | Richard Pressburger | |
2009 | Powder Blue | Velvet Larry | Shot in 2007; final film role |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | The Comeback Kid | Chuck | Television debut; television movie |
1981 | M*A*S*H | Private Gary Sturgis | Episode: "Blood Brothers" |
Return of the Rebels | K.C. Barnes | Television movie | |
1983 | The Renegades | Bandit | Series regular; 6 episodes |
1984 | Pigs vs. Freaks | Doug Zimmer | Television movie |
1985–1986 | North and South - Book 1 & 2 | Orry Main | Miniseries; 12 episodes |
1985 | Amazing Stories | Eric David Peterson | Episode: "Life on Death Row" |
1990 | Saturday Night Live | Himself (Host) | Episode: "Patrick Swayze/Mariah Carey" Notable comedy sketch "Chippendales Audition" performance with comedian Chris Farley |
2004 | King Solomon's Mines | Allan Quartermain | Miniseries; 2 episodes |
Whoopi | Tony | Episode: "One Last Dance" | |
2005 | Icon | Jason Monk | Television movie |
2009 | The Beast | Charles Barker / Apache | Series regular; 13 episodes Filmed in 2008; final acting appearance |
Discography
Soundtrack appearances
Year | Title | Artist(s) | Album |
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1987 | "She's Like the Wind" | Patrick Swayze, Wendy Fraser | Dirty Dancing |
1989 | "Raising Heaven (in Hell) Tonight" | Patrick Swayze | Road House |
"Cliff's Edge" | |||
"Brothers" | Patrick Swayze, Larry Gatlin | Next of Kin | |
2003 | "When You Dance" | Patrick Swayze, Lisa Niemi | One Last Dance |
"Finding My Way Back" | Patrick Swayze |
Awards and nominations
Swayze received multiple awards and nominations throughout his career for his work both film and television. During his film career he received three Golden Globe award nominations for Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical for his roles in Dirty Dancing, Ghost and To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything!, Julie Newmar. In 1996, he was immortalized when Swayze received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to Motion Picture, located at 7018 Hollywood, Blvd.
See also
- Sexiest Man Alive
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External links
- Patrick Swayze at IMDb
- Patrick Swayze at the Internet Broadway Database
- Remembering Patrick Swayze – slideshow by LIFE magazine