Movies:
* Dirty Dancing (1987): Perhaps his most iconic role, as dance instructor Johnny Castle.
* Road House (1989): Action-packed role as Dalton, a bouncer with a code of honor.
* Point Break (1991): Played the charismatic but dangerous surfer Bodhi.
* Ghost (1990): Romantic drama, starring opposite Demi Moore, where he plays Sam Wheat, a murdered man who communicates with his girlfriend from the afterlife.
* Steel Magnolias (1989): Part of an ensemble cast in this comedy-drama about a group of Southern women.
* Donnie Darko (2001): Played a mysterious teacher in this cult classic.
* One Last Dance (1991): A romantic drama where he played an ex-convict with a love for dance.
* Black Dog (1998): Action thriller where he played a truck driver tasked with transporting a valuable cargo.
* Letters from Iwo Jima (2006): Played a Marine Corps officer in this historical war drama.
* The Beast (2005): Horror film about a giant, mutated beast.
* The Green Hornet (2011): Final film role, playing the villain, Benjamin Chudnofsky.
Television:
* North and South (1985): Miniseries where he played Orry Main, a man torn between his love for the South and his belief in abolition.
* The Beast (2005-2006): Played a former Secret Service agent in this crime drama series.
This is just a selection of his notable works. Patrick Swayze was known for his charismatic performances and his ability to embody a wide range of characters. He left behind a lasting legacy in the world of film and television.