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Birth Place: Houston, TX, USA

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BIO

Swayze received three nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical, for his roles in the romantic drama dance film Dirty Dancing (1987), supernatural romance film Ghost (1990), and the road comedy film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (1995). He also acted in action films, such as Road House (1989) and Point Break (1991). He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997.



Swayze co-wrote and recorded the popular song "She's Like the Wind" and was posthumously awarded the Rolex Dance Award in 2012. In 2009, Swayze died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 57.

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STAGE CREDITS

Guys and Dolls
[West End]
London Revival, 2005
Nathan Detroit [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Grease
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Danny Zuko [Replacement]
[Replacement]

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Patrick Swayze been in?

Patrick Swayze has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Patrick Swayze been in?

Patrick Swayze has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Patrick Swayze's first West End show?

Patrick Swayze's first West End show was Guys and Dolls which opened in 2005

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