He never planned to become a movie star. But after a serious knee injury ended his dancing career, a new road beckoned.
Patrick Swayze won the hearts of millions of women with his torrid performance in Dirty Dancing. He followed that up a few years later with the smash-hit Ghost and suddenly the former dancer was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. But, as BIOGRAPHY® details, a troubled period followed these successes, almost costing Swayze his career. From rare footage of his dancing days to the miniseries that made him a household name, this engaging profile examines the pivotal points in his life, both on-camera and off. Clips from films like The Outsiders, Point Break and City of Joy document his highs and lows on screen, while intimate interviews with those who know him best open a window into his private life.
Whether he ever regains the fame he once enjoyed remains to be seen, but Patrick Swayze has conquered the demons that plagued him for years.
