Actor Patrick Swayze, who died of pancreatic cancer on Sept. 14 at 57 years of age, had a career spanning 30 years. Though his most iconic role was that of street-tough dancer Johnny Castle in 'Dirty Dancing,' he also played everything from a rebel leader to a hockey player to a drag queen to a surfing criminal.Take a look back, in list form and photos, at Patrick Swayze's movies and movie roles.
• 'Powder Blue' (2009) - Velvet Larry
• 'Christmas in Wonderland' (2007) - Wayne Saunders
• 'Jump!' (2007) - Richard Pressburger
• 'The Fox and the Hound 2' (2006) (voice) - Cash
• 'Keeping Mum' (2005) - Lance
• 'Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights' (2004) - Dance Class Instructor
• '11:14' (2003) - Frank
• 'One Last Dance' (2003) - Travis MacPhearson
• 'Waking Up in Reno' (2002) - Roy Kirkendall
• 'Donnie Darko' (2001) - Jim Cunningham
• 'Green Dragon' (2001) - Gunnery Sergeant Jim Lance
• 'Forever Lulu' (2000) - Ben Clifton
• 'Letters from a Killer' (1998) - Race Darnell
• 'Black Dog' (1998) - Jack Crews / Watch 'Black Dog' on SlashControl
• 'Three Wishes' (1995) - Jack McCloud
• 'To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar' (1995) - Vida
• 'Tall Tale' (1995) - Pecos Bill
• 'Father Hood' (1993) - Jack Charles
• 'City of Joy' (1992) - Max Lowe
• 'Point Break' (1991) - Bodhi
• 'Ghost' (1990) - Sam Wheat
• 'Next of Kin' (1989) - Truman Gates
• 'Road House' (1989) - Dalton
• 'Tiger Warsaw' (1988) - Chuck 'Tiger' Warsaw
• 'Steel Dawn' (1987) - Nomad / Watch 'Steel Dawn' on SlashControl
• 'Dirty Dancing' (1987) - Johnny Castle
• 'Youngblood' (1986) - Derek Sutton
• 'Red Dawn' (1984) - Jed
• 'Grandview, U.S.A.' (1984) - Ernie 'Slam' Webster
• 'Uncommon Valor' (1983) - Kevin Scott
• 'The Outsiders' (1983) - Darrel Curtis
• 'Skatetown, U.S.A.' (1979) - Ace Johnson
Patrick Swayze's TV credits
Remembering Patrick Swayze
Actor Patrick Swayze, who wowed audiences with his smooth charisma and dance moves in hit films like 'Dirty Dancing,' has died at the age of 57 after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Though he had an accomplished career already, 1987's 'Dirty Dancing' propelled Swayze to superstardom. Here he's seen in the epic final scene with co-star Jennifer Grey.
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'Dancing' has become a classic '80s movie thanks to the witty dialogue, the chemistry between Swayze and Jennifer Grey ... and "the lift" and various other dance moves.
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Aside from 'Dancing,' another highly recognizable Swayze role came in 1990's 'Ghost,' which included this classic scene involving Demi Moore, 'Unchained Melody' and a clay sculpture.
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Swayze is seen here chatting with Whoopi Goldberg in 'Ghost.'
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Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008. Months later, he gave an exclusive interview to Barbara Walters. In the interview, Swayze said he was "going through hell," and that he'd "only seen the beginning of it."
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Swayze's career began with some prominent roles, including being the family leader in 1983 film adaptation of 'The Outsiders' alongside Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio and Tom Cruise.
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Swayze took to the water as a surfer/robber named Bodhi in 1991's 'Point Break.'
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Swayze is seen here embracing Kelly Lynch during a scene from the 1989 campy classic 'Road House.'
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He even donned leggings and a skirt with Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo for the cross-dressing 1995 comedy 'To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar.'
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Reader Comments (6)
Denise at 9:42PM on Sep 15th 2009
Wasn't Patrick Swayzee also in the t.v. miniseries- North and South?
Debra at 10:10PM on Sep 18th 2009
Yes he played Orry Maine.
Mary D at 11:55PM on Sep 15th 2009
Watched Barbara Walters Special Tonight and this was very sad and very personal. Great interview. He had shared so much with the public, and exposed so many true feelings. He was a man's man. His wife of thirty years should be very, very proud of the special relationship they were so fortunate to share. God Bless You Patrick, may you be cradled in your Father's Arms. God Rest Your Tired Soul.
lilly at 2:52AM on Sep 16th 2009
my favorite movie is "next of kin" great movie, great actor
Pam Solomon at 3:43AM on Sep 16th 2009
Watch the Barbara Walters special last night it was sad and just love all the people who knew him to tell us what a wonderful person he was and I sure will miss him and hope he can RIP now. Thought and prayers go out to his wife and the entire family. God rest you in heaven.
Douglas Secor at 7:46AM on Sep 16th 2009
WE all lost a great actor and person who was not geting much publicity because he wasn't a Hollywood nut or weirdo. It is hard not to pick his best role as Dirty Dancing. I think if you ever saw him in his other best great movie . The entire North and Sequel and his love scenes with Madeline. That to me was his best performance. To me he is so much better with better movies then say an overarted Tom Hanks.