Patrick Swayze: 1952-2009

I saw an interview once where Patrick Swayze said that on his tombstone it would probably read "nobody puts Baby in a corner." His most famous line from his most famous film will no doubt be the number one clip shown today, but Swayze had a very diverse career that proved he was more than just Johnny Castle.

His career began with roles in films like "Grandview U.S.A" and "The Outsiders." He was a heartthrob after "Red Dawn" and "Youngblood" came out and he became an icon with "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost."

Though his filmography isn't overflowing with box office hits, most of his movies are considered to be cult classics. "Point Break" is perhaps the greatest skydiver/surfer/bank robber movie ever made. And who doesn't love spending a Saturday afternoon with a "Road House," "Next of Kin" double feature.

In honor of his passing, I've compiled a list of my favorite Swayze performances.

1. "Dirty Dancing"-If you were alive in 1987, you had a crush on Patrick Swayze.
2. "Red Dawn"-One word. "Wolverines!"
3. "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar"-The best on-screen drag queen since Jack Lemmon in "Some Like it Hot."
4. "SNL: The Chippendales Audition"-One of my all time favorite sketches and one of Chris Farley's best could not have happened without Swayze's willingness to poke fun at his heartthrob status.
5. "The Outsiders"-This film featured a who's who's of 80s heartthrobs, but Swayze shined as the older brother who looked after his fellow greasers.

These films have helped established Patrick Swayze's legacy and will help us remember that no one could ever put him in a corner.