Patrick Swayze: A Look Back At His Magnificent Career

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Patrick Swayze

Dirty Dancing heartthrob Patrick Wayne Swayze was born on Aug. 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas. The handsome actor had numerous hobbies at school including ice skating, classical ballet and acting and even wanted to play football at college, until a knee injury ended his football career. He moved to New York City to become a dancer and attended Joffrey Ballet School, and his first ever job was working as a dancer on "Disney on Parade." Swayze appeared in many films in the '80s and '90s and soon became an all-round sex symbol and teen idol.

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Patrick Swayze
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Patrick Swayze

Dirty Dancing heartthrob Patrick Wayne Swayze was born on Aug. 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas. The handsome actor had numerous hobbies at school including ice skating, classical ballet and acting and even wanted to play football at college, until a knee injury ended his football career. He moved to New York City to become a dancer and attended Joffrey Ballet School, and his first ever job was working as a dancer on "Disney on Parade." Swayze appeared in many films in the '80s and '90s and soon became an all-round sex symbol and teen idol.

February 1, 2023 - 01:00 pm / Clemens Fanger

While he was alive, the legendary Patrick Swayze starred in a number of amazing movies, from Dirty Dancing to Point Break and many more.

Patrick Swayze: A Look Back At His Magnificent Career

The dancer turned actor unfortunately succumbed to cancer in 2009. About time to take a look back at his impressive career...

In this gallery, look back at Swayze's best and most memorable movie roles, from the early 1980s through the 1990s. Enjoy!

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