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Patrick Swayzes
59yo| 5.11ft | 165lbs

American actor and dancer Patrick Swayze rose to fame for his leading roles in the classic Hollywood movies Dirty Dancing and Ghost. How tall could Patrick Swayzes be? 

Read the entire article to learn all details about Patrick Swayzes's age, height and weight and other body index.

I. Age, Height, Weight of Patrick Swayzes 

How tall is Patrick Swayzes?

1. How old is Patrick Swayzes?

  • Patrick Swayzes 's Age: 57 years old as of 2022. 

2. How tall is Patrick Swayzes?

  • In centimeters: 180cm

  • In meters: 1.8m

  • In feet inches: 5’11’’

3. Patrick Swayzes Weight

  • In kilogram: 75 kilograms

  • In Pound: 165 lb

4. Eye and Hair color 

  • Eye color: Blue

  • Hair color: Dark Brown

II. Patrick Swayzes Biography

Real name: Patrick Wayne Swayzes

Nick name: Buddy

Profession: Actor, Dancer, Singer, Songwriter

Net Worth: 40 million USD

Patrick Swayzes Biography

Patrick Wayne Swayze was born in August 1952 in Texas, Houston. At the time of his appearance, his family included a grown daughter named Vickie. Later, Don and Sean Kyle, two younger brothers, were born. Her parents took in the younger sister of Boru.

Being regarded as his mother's son, Patrick Swayze was easily offended. The boy initially turned to his mother in tears, but as he grew up, she understood that the issue required a radical solution. She brought the youngster to the martial arts center, where he eventually earned a black belt in kung fu. No one would dare to offend Swayze now. Patrick not only earned a black belt in martial arts, but also attended two ballet schools.

III. Patrick Swayzes Personal Life

  • Date of Birth: August 18, 1952.

  • Birth Place: Houston, Texas, United States

  • Zodiac Sign: Leo

  • Nationality: American 

  • Hometown: Texas

  • Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Irish, and (most likely) Dutch ancestry.

  • Hobbies: Singing, Dancing

1. School: 

  •  St. Rose of Lima Catholic School

  •  Oak Forest Elementary School

  •  Black Middle School 

  •  Waltrip High School.

2. College:

  • San Jacinto College

  • Harkness Ballet School and Joffrey Ballet School.

3. Education Qualification:

  • Graduated

4. Major Controversies:

  • Swayze repeatedly relapsed into alcoholism after his sister's suicide and his father's heart attack deaths in 1994. 

  •  While filming the HBO film Letters from a Killer in 1996, he broke both of his legs in a horse-riding stunt, which led to depression and a stagnant career

  • Swayze's twin-engine Cessna emergency landing in Arizona in 2000, during which he made an apparent attempt to remove a supply of beer and wine from the aircraft, sparked additional controversy.

IV. Patrick Swayzes Family

  • Father Name:  Jesse Swayze

  • Mother Name:   Patsy Karnes

  • Brother Name: Donald Swayze , Sean Swayze , 

  • Sister name:  Vickie Swayze,  Bambi Swayze

  • Wife / Husband Name: Lisa Niemi

  • Children : Jason Whittle


Patrick Swayzes Family


V. Patrick Swayzes  Favorite Things 

Patrick Swayze has studied the Bahá' Faith, Buddhism, and Scientology despite being raised as a Roman Catholic. Swayze also appeared in the September 2008 ABC, NBC, and CBS simulcast of "Stand Up to Cancer." He requested donations for the cause from the general public during his appearance.

VI. Patrick Swayzes ’s Girlfriends, Lover and Other Relationships

Marital Status: Married

1. Lisa Niemi 

Lisa Niemi and Patrick Swayzes

Height

  • In centimeters: 162 cm

  • In meters: 1.62m

  • In feet inches: 5’4’’

 Weight

  • In kilogram: 65 kilograms

  • In Pound: 143 lb

On June 12, 1975, the Dirty Dancing actor wed Lisa Niemi. The couple remained together until Swayze's death in 2009; they never had children.

2. Bonnie Kay 

Height

  • In centimeters: 160 cm

  • In meters: 1.6 m

  • In feet inches: 5’3’’

 Weight

  • In kilogram: 70 kilograms

  • In Pound: 154 lb

According to rumors, Patrick and Bonnie Kay had a one-night stand in 1972, during which Jason Whittle was born. The actor didn't learn his son's identity, though, until shortly before he passed away.

VII. Patrick Swayzes Career and Legacy 

1. Patrick Swayzes Qualification

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, Oak Forest Elementary School, Black Middle School, and Waltrip High School are where Swayze received his basic education certification. 

In addition to earning academic degrees, Patrick Swayze participated in artistic and athletic pursuits during his school years, including ice skating, classical ballet, and acting in plays. He also enrolled for two years at San Jacinto College to study gymnastics. Patrick Swayze relocated from Texas to New York City in 1972 to finish his formal dance training at the Joffrey Ballet School and Harkness Ballet School.

Patrick Swayzes Career and Legacy

2. Patrick Swayzes Career

With Disney, Patrick Swayze began his dancing career. His first stage production was "Grease" before he joined a Broadway theater company. In 1979, Swayze made his debut on the big screen with the release of the film Skatetown, USA. But it wasn't until 1983's "The Outsiders" that he became well-known in the business. Despite the fact that he was C. Thomas Howell's and Rob Lowe's older brother in the film, he received immediate praise and admiration for his acting abilities. However, this talented actor was unable to achieve significant success.

However, Patrick Swayze reclaimed his place with the 1990 film "Ghost." Later, he appeared in the popular action movie "Point Break." Another setback for Swayze came when he suffered an injury while filming HBO's "Letters from a Killer." It was challenging for the actor to resume his career after breaking both of his legs and suffering four detached tendons in his shoulder. Swayze wasn't seen on the big screen again until 2000, in films like "Waking Up in Reno" and "Forever Lulu." 

Patrick Swayze continued acting after his return, appearing in a number of films and taking part in theater and television. Swayze last appeared in "Christmas in Wonderland" in 2007. A few of his upcoming projects include the 2009 movie "Powder Blue." In the film, Swayze portrayed an elderly rock star. He will also appear in the 2009 early premiere of the television drama "The Beast." In the television series, Swayze portrays FBI Agent Charles Barker.

3. Patrick Swayzes Death

The man who made the world groove to Dirty Dancing wrote his own final scene when he succumbed to pancreatic cancer on September 14, 2009. He was diagnosed with this illness in 2008, and because it had already advanced to a very advanced stage, the chemotherapy he received was not very effective. Due to the spread of the cancer, he had to have surgery in May 2008 to remove a portion of his stomach. He also left his entire estate to his wife. His optimism persisted despite his deteriorating health. He told a reporter that the doctors had given him just six months to live "I'm making food. I'm a man of miracles. I'm not sure why ". He passed away at the age of 57, with his family by his side.

4. Patrick Swayzes's Awards

  • 1996: Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Nominated

  • 1991: Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Nominated

  • 1988: Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Nominated

VIII. 10+ Facts about Patrick Swayzes  

  1. attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, Black Middle School, Waltrip High School, and Oak Forest Elementary School in Houston. 

  2. graduated from Houston's S.P. Waltrip High School in 1971. 

  3. In high school, he took ballet and dance classes. 

  4. attended The Beverly Hills Playhouse to study acting. 

  5. had two brothers, Don, and Sean, as well as two sisters, Vickie and Bambi. 

  6. had ancestors from Scotland, Ireland, and England. 

  7. practiced the martial arts Taekwondo, Aikido, and Wushu. 

  8. "She's Like the Wind," a song from the movie Dirty Dancing, was written and recorded by him. 

  9. received a star at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999. 

  10. He had a pilot's license. 

  11. featured in the Tot "Rosanna" music video (1982). 

  12. 2009 saw the release of his autobiography, "The Time of My Life." 

  13. Was posthumously awarded the Rolex Dance Award in 2009.

  14. Swayze died on September 14, 2009, at the age of 57.

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