Take a look back at his memorable life and career. Patrick Swayze, the son of an engineer and a dance teacher, grew up in Houston, Tex., where he was first taught to dance by his mother.

Patrick Swayze was a beloved actor, dancer and singerHe is best known from Dirty Dancing and GhostThis was his career and how he went from dancer to actor Patrick Swayze's career is a great ...

Watch a look back on Swayze's career » "Patrick was a rare and beautiful combination of raw masculinity and amazing grace. ... He was a real cowboy with a tender heart. He was fearless and ...

Patrick Swayze's career took off after starring in Dirty Dancing. Here's why the actor turned down a reported $6 million to appear in the sequel. After Dirty Dancing’s success, Swayze was ...

Patrick Swayze was born on Aug. 18 ... Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. His career also included performances in such films as Red Dawn, Point Break and Donnie Darko. His last role was ...

“When you go see a Patrick Swayze film ... After knee injuries derailed Swayze’s football and ballet careers, he and Niemi moved to L.A. in 1978. “At night, I’d drive up to a spot on ...

Lisa Niemi is reflecting on her late husband's life and career. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with Patrick Swayze's widow ahead of the 35th anniversary of one of his most beloved roles -- Johnny Castle ...

He also teases his latest role in "Bob Trevino Likes It," saying his character represents "the best kind of masculinity." Yolanda Machado is a Digital Editor at Entertainment Weekly. Her work has ...

14, 2009. Here, remember Swayze's life and career in photos, on what would have been his 71st birthday. Like they did everything else through 34 years of marriage, Patrick Swayze and wife Lisa ...