Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze was a three-time Golden Globe-nominated actor best known for his leading-man roles in two of the most beloved pictures of all time: "Ghost" and "Dirty Dancing." Along with these high grossing, history-making films, many of his other movies have achieved a cult following, and his television series, "The Beast," was a critical success. Also a singer/songwriter, dancer, and stage actor, Swayze grew up in Houston, Texas. He passed away in September 2009. Lisa Niemi wrote, directed and produced the film "One Last Dance" in 2004. She has held many film, television, and Broadway roles and also wrote, directed and starred in the play "Without a Word" with her husband, garnering six Drama Critics Awards. Before turning to directing and acting, Niemi began her professional life as a dancer. Lisa resides on a ranch outside Los Angeles.