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American actor
Patrick Wayne Swayze was an American actor, dancer and singer known for playing distinctive lead roles, particularly romantic, tough and comedic characters.Wikipedia
| Born | August 18, 1952 |
| Hometown | Houston, Texas, United States of America |
| Net worth | $40 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Spouse | Lisa Niemi (m 1975 - 2009) |
| Parents | Patsy Swayze , Jesse Wayne Swayze |
Top Stories
‘We were both trying to assert ourselves’: Jennifer Grey says she and Patrick Swayze were like ‘oil and water’
- Actors co-starred in the 1987 romance film ‘Dirty Dancing’
Videos
Video uses voices of celebrities who died of pancreatic cancer to raise awareness
The animation uses the voices of famous faces including Patrick Swayze, Sir John Hurt and Alan Rickman who all sadly died of the illness.
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | Nominated |
| 1991 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Ghost | Nominated |
| 1988 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Dirty Dancing | Nominated |