Patrick Swayze

Patrick Wayne Swayze ( ; August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and dancer. 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 in the action films ''Road House'' (1989) and ''Point Break'' (1991), and received two more Golden Globe nominations for his roles in the supernatural romance film ''Ghost'' (1990) and the road comedy film ''To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar'' (1995). He also starred in the cult thriller ''Donnie Darko'' (2001).

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. Provided by Wikipedia