How old was Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing?

The age of a celebrity during a film’s production often sparks interest among fans. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

Patrick Swayze, while participating in Dirty Dancing, was:

34 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Dirty Dancing was launched:

January 1, 1987

And the known birth date of Patrick Swayze:

August 18, 1952

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Patrick Swayze might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.