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Homer: And Lord, we are especially thankful for nuclear power, the cleanest, safest energy source there is. Except for solar, which is just a pipe dream.
The Simpsons
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 Born on August 18 1952, Houston, Texas. Died on September 14 2009, Los Angeles, California. (pancreatic cancer
His mother is choreographer Patsy Swayze, owner of a dance school in Houston, where Patrick was also a student. His father was Jesse Wayne Swayze, who passed away in 1982. He graduated from Waltrip High School in Houston, Texas and attended San Jacinto College. He married actress/dancer Lisa Niemi on June 12, 1975, whom he had known when she was 15 and a student at his mother's dance school. His New York City dance training included the Harkness Ballet School and Joffrey Ballet School. He first danced professionally as "Prince Charming" in "Disney on Parade". After a stint as "Danny Zuko" in the original Broadway production of "Grease", he made his film debut as "Ace" in Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979).
Eight years later, after considerable movie and television work, including choreography for Grandview, U.S.A. (1984), he received a Golden Globe nomination for his role as dance instructor "Johnny Castle" in the smash hit Dirty Dancing (1987). He received a second nomination for his portrayal of the ghost "Sam Wheat" in another box office champion, Ghost (1990). He was a solidly established box office star throughout the nineties. In December 2003, he returned to Broadway as a replacement for the lead role of "Billy Flynn" in the acclaimed revival of Kander & Ebb's musical "Chicago".
The production also went on tour in several cities of the US, including Los Angeles. In January 2008, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He fought the illness for well over a year and was able to continue working, but died on 14th September 2009.
Spouse is Lisa Niemi (June 12 1975 - September 14 2009) (his death)
Broke his leg when he fell off a horse while filming Letters from a Killer (1998).He owned a five-acre spread called Rancho Bizarro outside of Los Angeles.Older brother of Don Swayze.Recovering alcoholic. At the age of 19, he met his wife Lisa Niemi, then 15 years old, who attended dance lessons with his mother, Patsy Swayze. 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]. Was part Apache. Father Jesse Wayne Swayze died of a heart attack in 1982. Studied acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse with Milton Katselas. Was reportedly offered $6,000,000 to reprise his role of Johnny Castle in a sequel to Dirty Dancing (1987) but turned it down.
Attended St Rose of Lima Catholic School, Oak Forest Elementary School and Black Middle School in Houston, Texas. 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).Called 'King of the Sleepers" for a brief period, after the unexpected success of Dirty Dancing (1987) and Ghost (1990).
Stayed at the historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs while filming Tall Tale (1995). His picture and autograph hang in the main lobby. 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).
Was approached to star in Predator 2 (1990) but was unable to commit due to scheduling conflicts. Danny Glover was cast instead. Was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2008 after falling ill in the previous month.
His father was a chemical plant engineer in Houston, Texas. In high school, excelled at football and gymnastics and won an athletic scholarship to college. Is a distant cousin of actor William Holden. Was considered for the role of Howard Saint in The Punisher (2004).
In an interview with Barbara Walters in January 2009, Swayze acknowledged that his history as a recovering alcoholic and heavy cigarette smoker may have contributed to his illness.
Hospitalized with pneumonia in January 2009.Originally cast in Kurt Russell's role in Tango & Cash (1989), but pulled out to make Road House (1989).
While visiting Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1995, he stayed at the world-famous Copacabana Palace Hotel. Hospitalized for a week with internal bleeding in August 2009. Publicist is Annett Wolf. After graduating high school, he studied gymnastics at San Jacinto College for two years. Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Went to New York to train as a dancer at Harkness Ballet and the Joffrey Ballet School.
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