Name: Patrick Swayze
Date of Birth: 18 August 1952 Broke his leg when he fell off a horse while filming Letters from a Killer (1998). [9 May 1997] He owns a five-acre spread called Rancho Bizarro outside of Los Angeles. Older brother of Don Swayze. Recovering alcoholic. At the age of 19, he met his wife Lisa, then 15 years old, who attended dance lessons with Patsy Swayze. Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world. [1991] Began his career as a dancer appearing in Disney On Parade as Prince Charming. ... Son of choreographer Patsy Swayze He was flying solo in his twin-engine Cessna from California to Las Vegas when he developed a mechanical problem and decided to make a precautionary landing on a dirt road near a housing complex in the small community of Prescott Valley in northern Arizona. There were no injuries. Fire department and sheriff's department officials said the plane had a damaged wing and that when they arrived on the scene, they could find no one. It later emerged that Patrick had hitched a ride from a passing vehicle and was taken to a nearby house, where he telephoned authorities. [2000] Is part Apache. Father Jesse Wayne Swayze died of a heart attack in 1982. Studied acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse with Milton Katselas. Was reportedly offered $6,000,000 to reprise his role of Johnny Castle in a sequel to Dirty Dancing (1987) but turned it down. Attended St Rose of Lima Catholic School, Oak Forest Elementary School and Black Middle School in Houston, Texas. Graduated from S.P. Waltrip High School in Houston, Texas, in 1971. Other graduates from this high school include Shelley Duvall and wrestler Mark Calaway (aka The Undertaker). Called 'King of the Sleepers" for a brief period, after the unexpected success of Dirty Dancing (1987) and Ghost (1990). Stayed at the historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs while filming Tall Tale (1995). His picture and autograph hang in the main lobby. Immortalized in the song "(Let's Have) A Patrick Swayze Christmas" from the "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" (1988). Was approached to star in Predator 2 (1990) but was unable to commit due to scheduling conflicts. Danny Glover was cast instead. Was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2008 after falling ill in the previous month. His father was a chemical plant engineer in Houston, Texas. In high school, excelled at football and gymnastics and won an athletic scholarship to college. Is a distant cousin of actor William Holden. Was considered for the role of Howard Saint in The Punisher (2004). In an interview with Barbara Walters in January 2009, Swayze acknowledged that his history as a recovering alcoholic and heavy cigarette smoker may have contributed to his illness. Hospitalized with pneumonia in January 2009. Originally cast in Kurt Russell's role in Tango & Cash (1989), but pulled out to make Road House (1989). Read more Patrick Swayze Fans :Patrick Swayze movies (actor)User Comments |
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