Patrick Swayze
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Summary
Patrick Swayze was born on August 18, 1952[1], in Houston[2]. He died on September 14, 2009[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a television actor[5], film actor[6], singer-songwriter[7], actor[8], and dancer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.056% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92,078 views/month, #561 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Jesse Wayne Swayze[11]
- Mother: Patsy Swayze[12]
- Spouse: Lisa Niemi[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: singer[16], choreographer[17], voice actor[18], film producer[19], aikidoka[20], composer[21], musician[22]
- Educated at: Coastal Carolina University[23], San Jacinto College[24], Waltrip High School[25], Beverly Hills Playhouse[26]
- Notable work: Ghost[27]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[28]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Patrick Swayze[31]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[32]
- Sport: taekwondo[33]
- Family name: Swayze[34]
- Given name: Patrick[35], Wayne[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Patrick Swayze[37]
- Commons gallery: Patrick Swayze[38]
- Work location: New York City[39]
- Manner of death: natural causes[40]
- Filmography: Patrick Swayze filmography[41]
- Instrument: voice[42]
- Eye color: blue[43]
- Nominated for: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[46]
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Country: US[47]
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Began / founded: 1952-08-18[48]
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Ended / dissolved: 2009-09-14[49]
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Genre(s): pop, pop rock[50]
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Community tags: pop, pop rock[51]
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MusicBrainz ID: 295ab66f-31fe-4530-afb2-3b80613707ea[52]
Why It Matters
Patrick Swayze has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Patrick Swayze born?
Patrick Swayze was born in Houston[2].
Where did Patrick Swayze die?
Patrick Swayze passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who were Patrick Swayze's parents?
Patrick Swayze's father was Jesse Wayne Swayze[11]. Patrick Swayze's mother was Patsy Swayze[12].
Who was Patrick Swayze married to?
Patrick Swayze's spouses include Lisa Niemi[13].
What did Patrick Swayze do for work?
Patrick Swayze worked as a television actor[5], film actor[6], singer-songwriter[7], actor[8], and dancer[9].
Where did Patrick Swayze go to school?
Patrick Swayze was educated at Coastal Carolina University[23], San Jacinto College[24], Waltrip High School[25], and Beverly Hills Playhouse[26].
What awards did Patrick Swayze receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[28].