Whoopi Goldberg once opened up about Patrick Swayze being the reason she landed an Academy Award for the movie Ghost. Audiences everywhere swooned when they were introduced to the irresistible charms of Patrick Swayze in the 1987 classic Dirty Dancing. Johnny Castle may not have been his first role, but it was the breakout that launched him into super-stardom. The American actor went on to prove himself as a diverse performer with varied roles in the likes of Point Break and Road House, breaking away from his swiftly established persona. However, some would scream from the rooftops that Pat wa…