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Patrick Swayze's Biography

Birth name
Patrick Wayne Swayze

Date of birth (location)
18 August 1952, Houston, Texas, USA

Height 5' 10"

His mother was choreographer Patsy Swayze. His education included the Harkness Ballet School, the Joffrey Ballet School, and San Jacinto College. He first performed as a dancer in Disney on Parade. After playing in the Broadway production of "Grease", he made his film debut as Ace in "Skatetown, USA". (1979). Eight years later, after considerable movie and television work, including choreography for "Grandview, USA" (984), he received a Golden Globe nomination for his role as the dance instructor Johnny Castle in the steamy musical-drama "Dirty Dancing". He received a second nomination for his portrayal of the ghost Sam Wheat in the boxoffice/video success "Ghost" (1990). He has been a solidly established box office star throughout the nineties.
Chosen as People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive [1991].

Source is Internet Movie Database (http://www.imdb.com)

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