Ghost movie soundtrack patrick swayze biography
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Patrick Swayze
American actor and singer (–)
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Born | Patrick Wayne Swayze ()August 18, Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Died | September 14, () (aged57) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Mother | Patsy Swayze |
Relatives | Don Swayze (brother) |
Patrick Wayne Swayze (SWAY-zee; August 18, – September 14, ) 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
Swayze received recognition for acting in the drama film The Outsiders (), the action film Red Dawn (), and the miniseriesNorth and South (–). His breakthrough came with the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing (), receiving a Golden Globe nomination. He rose to further prominence in the action films Road House ()
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Who Was Patrick Swayze?
Born in in Houston, Texas, Patrick Swayze began his career as a dancer before finding success on Broadway. After early films like The Outsiders, he enjoyed a breakout as the sexy star of Dirty Dancing. Swayze followed with the smash hit Ghost, along with memorable roles in Point Break and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in , the actor passed away the following year at age
Aspiring Dancer
Patrick Wayne Swayze was born on August 18, , in Houston, Texas. He and his four siblings were raised by parents Patsy and Jesse Swayze. Swayze's mother, director of the Houston Jazz Ballet Company, introduced her son to dance at an early age.
While still in grade school, Swayze developed a love for ballet and was often teased by fellow classmates. Throughout high school, he set aside his dance career to concentrate on friidrott like gymnastics, swimming and football. After graduation, h
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Directed by | Jerry Zucker |
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Produced by | Steven-Charles Jaffe Bruce Joel Rubin |
Writen by | Bruce Joel Rubin |
Starring | Patrick Swayze Demi Moore Whoopi Goldberg |
Music | Maurice Jarre (score) Alex North (Unchained Melody) |
Release date | July 13, |
Running time | minutes |
Ghost is a American romantic fantasy thriller film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg. It was written by Bruce Joel Rubin and directed by Jerry Zucker.
The plot centers on a young woman in jeopardy (Moore) and the ghost of her murdered lover (Swayze), who tries to save her with the help of a reluctant medium (Goldberg).
The film was an outstanding commercial success, grossing over $ million at the box office on a budget of $21 million, and was the highest-grossing film of It was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Score and Best Film Editing. It won