Was offered $6,000,000 to reprise his role of Johnny Castle but turned it down.

He owns a five-acre spead called Rancho Bizarro.

Stayed at the historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs while filming his 1995 movie Tall Tale. His picture and autograph hang in the main lobby.

Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world. [1991]

Is a distant cousin of actor William Holden.

On August 18, 1997, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7018 Hollywood Blvd.

In July 2006, made his London West End stage debut as Nathan Detroit in a revival of the musical "Guys and Dolls".

In high school, excelled at football and gymnastics and won an athletic scholarship to college.

His father was a chemical plant engineer in Houston, Texas.

Was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March, 2008.

Was approached to star in Predator 2 (1990) but was unable to commit due to scheduling conflicts. Danny Glover was cast instead.

Immortalized in the song "(Let`s Have) A Patrick Swayze Christmas" from the "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" episode of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" (1988).

Stayed at the historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs while filming Tall Tale (1995). His picture and autograph hang in the main lobby.

Called `King of the Sleepers" for a brief period, after the unexpected success of Dirty Dancing (1987) and Ghost (1990).

Graduated from S.P. Waltrip High School in Houston, Texas, in 1971. Other graduates from this high school include Shelley Duvall and wrestler Mark Calaway (aka The Undertaker).

Attended St Rose of Lima Catholic School, Oak Forest Elementary School and Black Middle School in Houston, Texas.

Was reportedly offered $6,000,000 to reprise his role of Johnny Castle in a sequel to Dirty Dancing (1987) but turned it down.

Studied acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse with Milton Katselas.

Father Jesse Wayne Swayze died of a heart attack in 1982.

Is part Apache.

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]

Son of choreographer Patsy Swayze

Began his career as a dancer appearing in Disney On Parade as Prince Charming.

At the age of 19, he met his wife Lisa, then 15 years old, who attended dance lessons with Patsy Swayze.

Recovering alcoholic.

Older brother of Don Swayze.

He owns a five-acre spread called Rancho Bizarro outside of Los Angeles.

Broke his leg when he fell off a horse while filming Letters from a Killer (1998). [9 May 1997]