Composer
Patrick Swayze
American actor, producer, singer and dancer (1952–2009)
1952–2009
1 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1952
- Died
- 2009
- Birthplace
- Houston
- Place of death
- Los Angeles
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
Patrick Wayne Swayze ( SWAY-zee; August 18, 1952 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor, singer-songwriter and dancer. Known for his romantic, tough, and comedic roles in blockbusters and cult films, Swayze was nominated for three Golden Globes and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997.
Swayze received recognition for acting in the drama film The Outsiders (1983), the action film Red Dawn (1984), and the miniseries North and South (1985–1986). His breakthrough came with the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing (1987), receiving a Golden Globe nomination. He rose to further prominence in the action films Road House (1989) and Point Break (1991), and received two more Golden Globe nominations for his roles in the supernatural romance film Ghost (1990) and the road comedy film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995). He also had a major role in the cult thriller Donnie Darko (2001).
Outside of acting, Swayze co-wrote and recorded the song "She's Like the Wind" with Stacy Widelitz for the Dirty Dancing soundtrack album, which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. He was also recognized for his public image and looks, and was named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine in 1991. In 2009, Swayze died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 57.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- television actor; film actor; singer-songwriter; actor; dancer; singer; choreographer; voice actor; film producer; aikidoka; composer; musician
- Education
- Coastal Carolina University; San Jacinto College; Waltrip High School; Beverly Hills Playhouse
- Instruments played
- voice
- Notable works
- Ghost
- Birth name
- Patrick Wayne Swayze
- Native languages
- English
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 84230844
- ISNI
- 0000000114499568
- GND ID
- 118843923
- Library of Congress ID
- n88266630
- MusicBrainz ID
- 295ab66f-31fe-4530-afb2-3b80613707ea
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Guitar, Piano, Voice
- Genres represented
- pop
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| She's Like The Wind | See work details |
| View sheet music |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 84230844. Portrait: Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.