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Patrick Swayze

Born
Aug 18, 1952 · Aged 57
Died
Sep 14, 2009
Place of birth
Houston, Texas, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
59
TV credits
23
Also known as (1)
  • پاتریک سویزی

Biography

Patrick Wayne Swayze (August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter. 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. Swayze received recognition for acting in the drama film The Outsiders (1983), the action film Red Dawn (1984), and the miniseries North and South (1985–1986). His breakthrough came with the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing (1987), receiving a Golden Globe nomination. He rose to further prominence…