Age, Biography, and Wiki
Patrick Swayze was born on August 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas. He began his career in the entertainment industry with a background in dance and athletics, eventually becoming one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces. Swayze passed away on September 14, 2009, due to complications from pancreatic cancer.
| Occupation | Voice Actors |
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| Date of Birth | 18 August 1952 |
| Age | 72 Years |
| Birth Place | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | U.S |
| Date of death | 14 September, 2009 |
| Died Place | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Swayze stood at a height of 1.78 meters (5 feet 10 inches). Specific details about his weight at different stages of his life are not widely documented, but he was known for his athletic build, which was a result of his dance and athletic background.
Patrick Swayze's first professional appearance was as a dancer for the Disney Theatrical Group in a show called Disney on Parade. He then starred in the role of Danny Zuko in one of the replacement casts for the long-running Broadway production of Grease. In 1979, he made his film debut as Ace in Skatetown, U.S.A. At the height of the popularity of disco, he starred in a Pabst Blue Ribbon commercial of him going on a date at a disco-themed nightclub with Pabst's then-jingle set to disco music. He appeared in the M*A*S*H episode "Blood Brothers" in 1981 as Private Sturgis, whose wounds are minor, but who is found to be terminally ill with leukemia. That same year, he appeared in the TV movie Return of the Rebels with Barbara Eden, and then in 1983, had a brief stint on the short-lived TV series The Renegades, playing a gang leader named Bandit.
For his contributions to the film industry, Swayze was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997. 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. 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.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Patrick Swayze was married to actress and dancer Lisa Niemi from 1977 until his death in 2009. The couple shared a long-standing relationship and were deeply in love, with Niemi often accompanying him to public events.
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 West End in the musical Guys and Dolls as Nathan Detroit on July 27, 2006, alongside Neil Jerzak and Jordan McGhee, and remained in the role until November 25, 2006. His previous appearances on the Broadway stage included productions of Goodtime Charley in 1975 and Chicago (as Billy Flynn). Swayze also provided the voice for Cash the country music band dog in The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006), and in 2007 he starred in the film Christmas in Wonderland. Swayze played an aging rock star in Powder Blue (2009), co-starring his younger brother Don in their first film together.
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. In a 2008 interview, Swayze stated that Niemi was the inspiration for his song "She's Like the Wind" (1987).
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, to breed Arabian horses. His best-known horse was Tammen, a chestnut Arabian stallion.
On March 5, 2008, a Reuters article reported that Swayze's disease was limited in extent and he seemed to be responding well to treatment at that point. His doctor confirmed that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but insisted that he was not as close to death as some reports had suggested. Despite repeated tabloid claims that his death was imminent, Swayze continued to actively pursue his career. In early May 2008, a number of tabloids reported that Swayze had undergone surgery to remove part of his stomach after the cancer had spread. It was reported that he had rewritten his will, transferring his property to his wife. He was seen at a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game, his first public appearance since his diagnosis, in late May. On May 28, Swayze said that he continued to respond well to treatment at Stanford University Medical Center. In June 2008, he said that his treatments were working and he was beating the cancer.
On January 9, 2009, Swayze was hospitalized with pneumonia, a complication caused by chemotherapy. On January 16, he was released from the hospital to rest at home with his wife. On April 19, 2009, doctors informed Swayze that the cancer had again metastasized to his liver.
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Net Worth and Salary
At the time of his death in 2009, Patrick Swayze's net worth was estimated to be $40 million. His earnings were derived primarily from his successful film and television career, including notable roles in "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost." For the film "Ghost," he earned a salary of approximately $2 million.
Career, Business, and Investments
Swayze's career spanned over three decades, with early beginnings in dance and Broadway productions. He gained fame with roles in films like "The Outsiders," "Dirty Dancing," and "Point Break." Beyond acting, Swayze was also a singer and songwriter, releasing an album called "She's Like the Wind" (also featured in "Dirty Dancing") and "Cliff's Edge".
In addition to his entertainment career, Swayze had investments in real estate. He owned a 4.5-acre ranch in Sylmar, California, known as Rancho Bizarro, where he raised Arabian horses. The ranch was sold by his estate in 2015 for $2.9 million.
Until age 20, Swayze lived in the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston, where he attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, Oak Forest Elementary School, Black Middle School, Waltrip High School, and San Jacinto College Central. During this time, he pursued multiple artistic and athletic skills, such as ice skating, classical ballet, and acting in school plays. He also played football during high school, hoping to receive a football scholarship for college until a knee injury ended his career. He had a low Vietnam draft lottery number of 141, which was called in 1970, and he should have been drafted, but the seriousness of the injury may have prevented that. He concurrently practiced martial arts such as Wushu, Taekwondo, and Aikido, which he used to channel his "self-deprecating rage." In 1972, he moved to New York City to complete his formal dance training at the Harkness Ballet and Joffrey Ballet schools.
Swayze became better known to the film industry after appearing in The Outsiders in 1983 as the older brother of C. Thomas Howell and Rob Lowe. In the same year, Swayze played a Marine Corps trainer in Vietnam rescue film Uncommon Valor with Gene Hackman. The following year, Swayze, Howell, and Howell's friend and fellow The Outsiders actor, Darren Dalton, reunited in Red Dawn, along with Jennifer Grey. In 1986, Lowe and Swayze reunited in Youngblood. Swayze's first major dramatic success was in the 1985 television miniseries North and South, set during the American Civil War.
On December 27, 2006, Swayze and Niemi, who was also a licensed pilot, experienced a second incident while flying the 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. 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.
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 received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to Motion Picture, located at 7018 Hollywood, Blvd.
Social Network
Although Patrick Swayze passed away in 2009, his legacy lives on through fan communities on social media platforms, where his films and music continue to be celebrated.
Outside of acting, Swayze co-wrote and recorded the song "She's Like the Wind" for the Dirty Dancing soundtrack album, which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. He was also recognized for his public image and looks, and was named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine in 1991. In 2009, Swayze died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 57.
Swayze starred in 1987's Dirty Dancing, a low-budget movie, planned for only a one-week release, after which it was to go to video. Swayze played resort dance instructor Johnny Castle alongside Jennifer Grey. The story enabled Swayze to dance and romance Grey and showcase his professional dance training. In addition to acting and dancing, Swayze co-composed and sang one of the songs on the soundtrack for Dirty Dancing, "She's Like the Wind." The song became a top 10 hit that has since been covered by other artists. Swayze had originally co-written the song with Stacy Widelitz for the film Grandview, U.S.A. in 1984. Dirty Dancing's coming-of-age story first became a surprise hit, and then achieved enormous international success. It was the first film to sell one million copies on video and, as of 2009, it had earned over $214 million worldwide. The film also generated several alternative, or derivative, versions, ranging from a television series to stage productions to a computer game. Swayze received a Golden Globe Award nomination for the role. After Dirty Dancing, Swayze found himself in great demand and appeared in several films, including Road House in 1989 with Sam Elliott, Ben Gazzara, and Kelly Lynch.
In his final role, Swayze starred as FBI agent Charles Barker in the A&E drama The Beast, which was filmed in Chicago. Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer shortly after filming the pilot episode, but continued working on the show while receiving treatment. The Beast premiered on January 15, 2009, and ran for one season. Reviewer Alan Sepinwall wrote: "[When] you watch Swayze in The Beast, [you] realize that this is the best performance of his career—that the opportunity to play a part like this, and to play it as well as he is, may be fueling his ability to keep fighting against the cancer. And you realize, in an odd silver lining, that the cancer may, in turn, be fueling the performance."
Education
Swayze attended the J. Frank Dobie High School in Houston and later moved to New York to pursue dance training at the Joffrey Ballet School and the Harkness Ballet Company. His early education laid the foundation for his future career in dance and acting.
In late December 2007, just after filming the pilot episode for The Beast, Swayze began to suffer a burning feeling in his stomach caused by a blockage of his bile ducts. Three weeks later, in mid-January 2008, he was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. He traveled to the Stanford University Medical Center for chemotherapy and treatment with the experimental drug vatalanib, which doctors hoped would cut off the blood supply to the tumor.
