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, U.S.A.. Eight years later, after considerable movie and television work, including choreography for Grandview, U.S.A., 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. He has been a solidly established box office star throughout the nineties.
Broke his leg when he fell off a horse while filming "Letters From A Killer". [9 May 1997] He owns a five-acre spead called Rancho Bizarro. Older brother of Don Swayze. Former Roman Catholic, Baptist, Buddhist and Scientologist. Recovering alcoholic. Met wife when she was 15 and a student of his mother's. Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world. [1991] Began his career as a dancer appearing in Disney On Parade as Prince Charming. Son of choreographer Patsy Swayze He was flying solo in his twin-engine Cessna from California to Las Vegas when he developed a mechanical problem and decided to make a precautionary landing on a dirt road near a housing complex in the small community of Prescott Valley in northern Arizona. There were no injuries. Fire department and sheriff's department officials said the plane had a damaged wing and that when they arrived on the scene, they could find no one. It later emerged that Patrick had hitched a ride from a passing vehicle and was taken to a nearby house, where he telephoned authorities. [2000] Chosen as People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive [1991] Father Jesse Swayze died of complications from alcoholism in 1982. Studied acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse with Milton Katselas. Was offered $6,000,000 to reprise his role of Johnny Castle but turned it down. Attended F.M. Black Middle School and S.P. Waltrip High School in Houston. Attended the same high school as WWE wrestler Mark Callaway aka The Undertaker Called King of Sleeper for a brief period, after the unexpected success of Dirty Dancing and Ghost. He shares a birthday with Edward Norton, Robert Redford, Denis Leary and Malcolm-Jamal Warner.