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Patrick Swayze was born on August 18, 1952 in Houston, Texas, United States. Patrick Swayze was credited as a television actor, film actor and singer-songwriter. Death is recorded on September 14, 2009, at the age of 57. Education on record includes Waltrip High School and Coastal Carolina University. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Patrick Swayze occupies a rare spot in my memory: the leading man who moved like a trained dancer because he actually was one. That physical literacy is why Ghost still works for me decades later — his tenderness reads in posture, not just dialogue. Houston-born and never cynical about romance, he made sincerity look masculine at a time when irony was taking over Hollywood. Three Golden Globe nominations and a Walk of Fame star in 1997 only hint at his cultural footprint. His death in 2009, at just fifty-seven, felt unjust, but the warmth he projected has aged better than most of his louder contemporaries.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Patrick Swayze
- Name (Japanese)
- パトリック・スウェイジ
- Reading
- ぱとりっく・すうぇいじ
- Born
- August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009
- Origin
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / singer-songwriter / actor / dancer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
2. Background
- High school
- Waltrip High School
- University
- Coastal Carolina University
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Ghost |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Patrick Swayze born?
Born August 18, 1952.
When did Patrick Swayze die?
Died September 14, 2009, aged 57.
Where was Patrick Swayze from?
Patrick Swayze was from Houston, Texas, United States.
What did Patrick Swayze do?
Patrick Swayze worked as television actor, film actor, singer-songwriter, actor, dancer.
How tall was Patrick Swayze?
Patrick Swayze was 178 cm.
What was Patrick Swayze known for?
Notable works include Ghost.
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