The late, great Patrick Swayze was one of Hollywood's most charismatic leading men. Iconic roles in movies like Dirty Dancing and Ghost cemented Patrick Swayze as the romantic hero of the '80s and ...

Hackman plays former US Marine Colonel Jason Rhodes, a veteran of the Korean War whose son Frank never returned ... combat-inexperienced Kevin Scott (Patrick Swayze), who has his private reasons ...

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 born on Aug. 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas. His mother Patsy, a choreographer and dance instructor, inspired him from a young age to pursue ice skating, classical ballet and ...