Movie critic Carrie Rickey noted, His hungry eyes fixed on Jennifer Greys, his concentration on her performance. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. He was married to Lisa Niemi for 34 years until his death in 2009 and they had no children together. Swayze liked to prank Milius on set, you know, to lighten the mood. It was later determined that the booze wasnt in the cabin, but rather stored in external compartments inaccessible in flight. The bond between man and animal is one that is difficult to explain, but it is clear that their time together left a lasting impression on both Swayze and those who knew him. He had said publicly that he was a heavy smoker most of his life, for about 40 years. New challenges came for Swayze in early 2008, when he discovered he had stage IV pancreatic cancer. His final months were spent at his New Mexico ranch with his horses and his wife Lisa. While still in grade school, Swayze developed a love for ballet and was often teased by fellow classmates. All Rights Reserved. She was an ice skater, she was a roller skater, she was a swimmer, she was a gymnast, she was a diver, she was a dancer. After Ghost, a tanned and coiffed Swayze starred in Kathryn Bigelow's undeniably entertaining Point Break, playing the guru villain opposite Keanu Reeves. But then another health setback came. Niemi said her husband absolutely loved and respected her.. However, his mother seemed to have her share of influence in the young man's life too. I am a dancer, and I can tell when a body is made with function in mind. After a series of appearances on TV, including a made-for-TV movie called The Comeback Kid (with John Ritter) and an episode of M*A*S*H, Swayze got one of the bigger roles of his career. Of course, with a mom like Patsy, it makes sense. 24 February 2017 4:59PM. What a bold move for Swayze. Swayze was confused because he always considered surfing to be far more dangerous than skydiving. While he had been leaning toward choosing the gridiron over the arts, the incident led him to transfer his energy to gymnastics and use dance as a method of therapy to strengthen his body. This time, however, they would fight the young Patrick one at a time. After graduation, he was offered both athletic and dance scholarships. Swayze spoke openly and honestly about his battle with the bottle, which lasted almost ten years after his fathers death in 1982. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. One day, Down invited Swayze, David Carradine, and the rest of the cast to her penthouse suite for some drinks, One of the most memorable stories from the making of the show happens to be one Swayze doesnt even remember. Much like John Travolta in, Born in 1952 in Houston, this rough-around-the-edges, But, in spite of his training, it wasn't the dancing that gave him his Hollywood breakthrough. I loved that Richard Kelly recognized his varied sides and so brilliantly cast him as a motivational speaker/secret pedophile in 2000's Donnie Darko. Patrick, who lived out some of his final months at the ranch he shared in New Mexico with his wife of 31 years, Lisa Neimi, was an avid horseman and bred Arabian horses. However, his follow-up features Black Dog (1998) and Letters from a Killer (1998) were largely dismissed by critics. "I had been meeting girls with names like Mimi and Angel. All proceeds from the sale of the poster go to support youth programs across the country. But when the movie failed both at the box office and critically, he started drinking again. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. And I'd love for him to come back, if only for one moment, and even just to say that one corny line: "Ditto." Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008, the actor passed away the following year at age 57. Patrick had been associated with horses throughout his life, which explains his high level of horsemanship. They were also unquestionably masculine, and yet extremely graceful. Even more amusing were the other offers on the table, including exercise videos, posters, and all kinds of stuff that he could have made a fortune on. He was well on his way to becoming a huge star. But as a child, her demand for perfectionism was more like abuse. Golden Globe-nominated actor Patrick Swayze starred in such popular films as 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Ghost. ", But there was something -- a definite "it" quality that spiked directly into the world's romantic fantasy jugular. He had been en route from Van Nuys, There was no doubt wed be able to create the heat and we did. The movie proved that he could be both a lover and a fighter. It was a combination of a mechanical issue, the return of the same sticky residue, and Swayzes heavy smoker lungs not functioning at peak performance. .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Patrick Swayze may have had the time of his life on the dance floor but the path that led him there wasnt always filled with such stunning lifts. A video has emerged online showing Dirty Dancing star, the late Patrick Swayze, presenting his champion stallion at a rodeo show. Swayze himself took ballet (the source for the bullying), which then branched out into football and gymnastics. From the movie Dirty Dancing. "I just felt at that time that I'm very, very lucky to have a woman who thinks I hung the moon.". This could mean that Whittle is not eligible to inherit any of Swayzes fortune. He starred in many iconic movies including Dirty Dancing, Ghost, and Road House. They want to call it Patrick. Hilarious? Regardless of where Patrick and Tammen showed, you could tell that it was not about winning a ribbon - it was about them working together as a team. Many persons associate the name Patrick Swayze to box-office hits Dirty Dancing and Ghost. Swayze accomplished more than many of us regular folk, but he also dealt with the demons that most people grapple with. Swayze was an avid horseman and his favorite horse was a stallion named Tammen. The couple met as teens in 1970 when they were both taking dance lessons from Patrick's mother. Mr. Swayze told the coach that he wanted him to pull those five bullies out of class so they could settle this thing right there in the weight shack by the football field. The pair had first met in 1970, when Lisa was still a teenager. However, Whittles wife Lisa Niemi has denied his relationship to the actor, claiming that he is not her husband. Dirty Dancing also allowed Swayze to pursue a singing career. But fool them twice and they buy a new plane. From the movie Point Break. In many ways, and through many pictures, Patrick Swayze is the perfect example of pre-1990s irony. Country dancing was in my DNA, and as much as I like John, I hated giving someone else tips on how to play a role I was born for. qWhen you think of Patrick Swayze, you think of his movies, his dancing, and probably his hair. When he was 12, five boys jumped him all at once. This time, he blew away two garbage cans sky-high and scaring the s*** out of him. Fun fact: Red Dawn was a reunion for Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, and Darren Dalton, as well as Jennifer Grey. In the movie Ghost he had his hands on a pottery wheel, in Dirty Dancing he had his hands ummm everywhere, but in real life Patrick Swayze was a hands-on horseman. .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}Doctors: No Further Hope for Actor Tom Sizemore, Raquel Welchs Mixed Feelings about Her Fur Bikini, Andrea Riseboroughs Oscar Controversy, Explained, 10 Milestones on Viola Davis Road to EGOT Glory. Why Is Your Zucchini Plant Stem Splitting? In other words, he was bullied. One thing you didnt do was cross Patsy, Swayzes childhood friend Larry Ward told Biography. He left his entire multimillion-dollar fortune to his wife of 34 years, Lisa Nieme. "A relationship survives because of keeping the friendship alive and learning how to fall in love over and over again and never taking the other person for granted and seeing things in a new light with new eyes.". All Rights Reserved, Filming an escape scene gives Swayze broken leg, Supreme Court seems cynical about Bidens student loan forgiveness plan, Last of 5 teenagers sentenced in murder of 16-year-old Gavin Hone, Utah Rep. Trevor Lee says government overreach during COVID-19 led him to run for office, Grit and circumstance: Bestselling author Angela Duckworth brings her wisdom to BYU, Resolution to nix educations income tax earmark passes the Utah Senate, The starter home in Utah is extinct: How first-time homebuyers could get 20K for new homes. Finally, when Zucker yelled Cut! the whole crowd broke into applause.. Apparently, Coppola did whatever it took to bring out the most authentic emotions in his actors. Alternatively, Niemi may genuinely believe that Whittle is not Swayzes son. But, in spite of his training, it wasn't the dancing that gave him his Hollywood breakthrough. While Swayzes career was consistent following the films release, Greys career path was a bit different. Among all of the picture's sappy "Unchained Melody," pottery wheel spinning eroticism, it was Swayze who provided the picture's emotional weight. Not that Swayze didn't allow self humor -- he did. Swayze went on to star in the romantic comedies Forever Lulu (2000), with Melanie Griffith, and Wakin' Up In Reno (2002), with Natasha Richardson and Charlize Theron. Sadly, Gazzara died in 2012 at the age of 81 from the same disease that took his "Road House" co-star Patrick Swayze pancreatic cancer. It was a 20-minute drive away from their homestead, which they named Rancho Bizarro, in California. But really, what I hated was that he was so good at it, he elaborated in the book. If you need to flag this entry as abusive. The two met when Lisa was just a teenager and they had a strong connection from the start. Ive loved you forever, I love you now and I will love you forevermore. (Im not crying, you are.). Oh the irony of movies these days. 185.169.252.215 Patrick Swayze & wife Lisa Niemi with Barbara Walters. He may have become typecast as a kind of cheesy relic of the 1980s, but, really, he was so much more than that. The plane was then serviced and the reason for the problem was determined. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2010, Lisa said that being on the ranch helped her to feel close to her husband and that she plans to keep it for as long as she can. The thing is, of all the talents Swayze had, carpentry wasnt one of them. He is a successful businessman and entrepreneur, but at the end of the day, he is just a regular guy who loves spending time with his wife and kids. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a1255bafaa1417b No matter how schmaltzy the movie was, Swayze always seemed real to me. Niemi told People, She never hit him after that., But in the documentary, Niemi does note that it was exactly what happens in families with a cycle of abuse. She went on to say that his mother could be very violent, but it was nothing compared to what she endured growing up and the stories I heard about what she went through with her own mother., He always thought Mom was so strict and so hard on him, his brother Don added in the documentary. With the income, he allowed himself to be more selective about the movies he appeared in. Things changed, though, when Swayze read a key scene in Zuckers office. .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}Doctors: No Further Hope for Actor Tom Sizemore, Raquel Welchs Mixed Feelings about Her Fur Bikini, Andrea Riseboroughs Oscar Controversy, Explained, 10 Milestones on Viola Davis Road to EGOT Glory. Again, Irony. The way to screw up somebody's life is to give them what they want. When she's not blogging or spending time with her family, you can usually find her rooting around in the garden or at the hardware store. He plays it as a joke at first (that scale of fear and love), and then becomes a monster, and then, an oddly heartbreaking human being -- and in one brief moment. Patsy ended up dying four years after him, in 2013, at the age of 86. The couple did not have any children together, but Lisa experienced one miscarriage. And with new content being added every day, there's always something new to discover. He was a skater, a swimmer, involved in all the Little League sports, baseball, football, studied dancing every day, he played the violin, sang in the school choir, did the leads in the school plays from junior high up, his mother said. Its both powerfully romantic and deeply sexy. And with that, Dirty Dancing put Swayze on the romantic-lead map. It stopped me cold. He chose his wife of 34 years, Lisa Nieme, as the sole beneficiary of his multimillion-dollar fortune. In 1976, Swayze redirected his efforts toward stage acting and made his Broadway debut in Goodtime Charley. The following year he turned to drama, playing an American doctor in India in City of Joy. He could dance. Dirty Dancing turned Swayze into a household name. Swayzes feature film debut came in 1979 when he played the leather-wearing leader of a roller-disco gang in Skatetown, USA. As he reached his teen years, balancing all the activities became more challenging and he especially got taunted for his dancing. You are my woman, my lover, my mate and my lady. Director Greg Marcks Writer Greg Marcks Stars Henry Thomas Colin Hanks Ben Foster See production, box office & company info Watch on Tubi Go to tubitv.com More watch options Add to Watchlist 158 User reviews 70 Critic reviews 65 Metascore Awards She even put her own career on hold to help care for him during his illness. How many young girls (and older women, and many men as well) swooned when that rough-hewn handsome yet sensitive, yet beautifully graceful Patrick Swayze stood up for the awkward, nerdy Jennifer Grey in the admittedly cheesy but now classic, His dancing was not only erotic swagger; he brought the heart and soul and heat and sexuality and even a wounded vulnerability to his part (and the music, particularly the Otis Redding, helped). Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. That alone made it the most-watched cable personality documentary of the year. But it's the dancing that stuck, so, in 1972, he completed his formal dance training in New York at the Harkness and Joffrey ballet schools. I remember sitting on the school bus in 1987, wondering what these girls were excitedly yammering on about like middle-aged housewives -- a 1960s-era story of the mismatched but eventual love between a Catskills dance instructor/bad boy and a sweet, smart but insecure vacationing teenager? And I'd love for him to come back, if only for one moment, and even just to say that one corny line: "Ditto." Hollywood star Patrick Swayze narrowly escaped a potentially fatal accident in 2000 as he was forced to land his small plane on a deserted road. The couple met in 1970 and had been married for 34 years at the time of Swayzes death According to the will, Swayze left his multimillion-dollar fortune to Lisa Nieme, his 34-year-old wife. Although Patrick Swayze did not have any children of his own, he was a stepfather to Emilia Swayze, Lisas daughter from her first marriage. And was, perhaps, one the last tough guy dancers who could reveal his significant talent without worrying about being feminized by it. He was the movie. But there was more to him than just his acting and his looks; the dude had something special. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. The same year of the reported incident with his mom when he was 18, he suffered a major injury to his left leg during the second to last football game of his senior year. Swayze was so much more than Hollywood. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. That meant that Swayze had to shoot the sequence in front of a curious crowd in New York who only saw him yelling and screaming like a true maniac. Its insanity. He had his dance shoes in one hand and a violin in the other and these three boys were waiting for him, his brother Don Swayze told Biography of a particular school incident. But the way I saw it she just used that to spur him on. He and his four siblings were raised by parents Patsy and Jesse Swayze. He had his family around him, and afterwards his ashes were scattered over his ranch in New Mexico. Reportedly, witnesses said Swayze appeared to be drunk and even asked for help to remove evidence from the crash site. His dancing was not only erotic swagger; he brought the heart and soul and heat and sexuality and even a wounded vulnerability to his part (and the music, particularly the Otis Redding, helped). He was cast in The Outsiders. Road House has since (and deservedly) become a cult classic and it's rather surprising, refreshingly shocking line ("I used to fu** guys like you in prison") spat to Swayze, is among Road House fanatics just as famous as that "Baby in the corner" business. You still take my breath away. He had that je ne sais quoi that X-factor that pretty much every actor wishes for. He simply wasnt getting enough oxygen. It sits at the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and has sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. They traded their shoddy plane for a Beechcraft Super King Air, N400KW. Throughout high school, he set aside his dance career to concentrate on athletics like gymnastics, swimming and football. It is clear that Swayze loved Lisa dearly and wanted to make sure she was taken care of after he passed away. The police were then unable to reach him for several hours. Both Swayze and his pops were proud, and now everyone wanted to fight the new tough guy. The fact that he would carry his ballet shoes and a violin case only made it more enticing. WebOn 1 June 2000, actor Patrick Swayze escaped injury after he made an emergency landing in a housing development in Prescott Valley, AZ. He prepared for the role by going on about 50 skydiving jumps, leading the productions insurance company to ask him to stop. During a beautifully filmed sequence set to Gary Jules' cover of Tears for Fears' "Mad World," he conveys such intense anguish it's hard to not gasp by how intensely moving he is. He said he drank copious amounts of alcohol, and it was the source of many fights between him and Niemi. Among all of the picture's sappy "Unchained Melody," pottery wheel spinning eroticism, it was Swayze who provided the picture's emotional weight. He wasnt just a great dancer; he excelled at football, gymnastics, swimming, diving, and track when he was younger. But a week later, he was sent home to be with his wife and rest. The plane lost power en route followed by a total failure of the right engine. Remember when he played a drag queen in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar? Swayze went on to appear in the 1984 features Red Dawn and Grandview, U.S.A., as well as the 1985 miniseries North and South and its 1986 sequel. I flew between 6,500 and 11,500 feet, narrowly missing the mountains. His route looked like a strand of spaghetti, looping for about 45 minutes. But his talents were robbed from the world when he succumbed to pancreatic cancer and died on September 14, 2009, at the age of 57. He taught Patrick hand-to-hand combat, which came around the same time Swayze started learning martial arts. Born in 1952 in Houston, this rough-around-the-edges Road House toughie was actually (and perhaps, not surprisingly) the son of a choreographer/dancer mother, who influenced young Swayze toward dance. After a riding accident in which he fell from a horse and broke both of his legs -- not good for an actor, and especially a dancer -- his career was on hold for a In the end, he showed himself to be a true hero in how he approached his disease, Niemi told People Magazine. He had a great career, certainly, but it could have been greater. 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Swayze was, perhaps, one of the last tough guy dancers who could reveal his significant talent without worrying about being feminized by it. Jason Whittle is a prominent figure in the real estate industry, currently serving as co-owner/broker at RE/MAX Lake the Ozarks. While she didnt get into the specifics of the reportedly abusive incident, Swayzes father, Jesse, stepped in and said he would file for divorce if she ever repeated any threats like that. The psychic reportedly said that Niemi was, in her heart, already out the door. Lisa Niemi, Swayzes widow, still owns their ranch of 7,000 acres in San Miguel. Skydiving has become one of the safest sports around, he told the Morning Call that year. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Patrick Swayze and his horse Tammen. JanS January 26, 2009 horse. The actor, Patrick Swayze was very fond of his Arabian stallion, Tammen. Tammen was bred by Tom McNair, he was very prominent breeder in the Arabian breeding world. It seems like Swayze was left out of the accolades, which is a shame. Its a place where you can feel his presence and connect with him in a very special way. It begs the question: if he hadnt gotten injured, would he have been a pro athlete instead? Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. It was revealed that Patrick Swayze had only months earlier signed his will before his untimely death. In 1991s Point Break, Swayze played Bodhi, the Zen master of a bank robber. It is not clear whether or not Jason Whittle will inherit any of Patrick Swayzes fortune. Director Richard Kelly Writer Richard Kelly Stars Jake Gyllenhaal Jena Malone Mary McDonnell See production, box office & company info Watch on HBO Max with Prime What does a blinking blue light on a smoke detector mean? Beloved actor and dancer Patrick Swayze 's estate items are hitting the auction block in Los Angeles on April 28and fans should be on the ready. After early films like The Outsiders, he enjoyed a breakout as the sexy star of Dirty Dancing. The list of Swayze's movies goes on and on, and although they were quite diverse in subject - ranging from "Road House" and "The Outsiders", to "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! In his memoir, he recalled the crowd looking at him dumbfounded. He lay in wait until nature called for Milius. Although he never had the opportunity to experience fatherhood himself, its clear that Swayze was a family man at heart. He once admitted to smoking 60 cigarettes a day. It was the movie in which I first saw him: Francis Ford Coppola's lovingly made, bad boy teen melodrama The Outsiders, in which he played Darrel -- the older, greaser brother and concerned surrogate parent for his troubled Tulsan siblings Ponyboy (C. Thomas Howell) and Sodapop (Rob Lowe). He was incredibly close with his wife and loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. Swayze referred to the time when he kept passing out while shooting the scene in the back of a car as his most embarrassing moment of all.. Patrick sounded so strong, upbeat and positive. Other ways Coppola got the actors blood to boil was talking to each actor, finding his deepest, darkest secrets and then, on set, announcing them over a loudspeaker for everyone to hear.. Director John Milius put Swayze and the other actors in a training camp that ended in a giant game of Capture the Flag with National Guard Troops. He was known for his charm and good looks, as well as his impressive dancing skills. Now, back to June 1st and Swayze decided to fly the plane at a low altitude, assuming he was playing it safe. Carrying the universal understanding of sadness, love and regret -- and in particular, the regret of not saying those things we should have said to loved ones, he was the film's center. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. The expiration date also labeled Arew is the go-to source for all your home improvement, gardening, cooking, and family needs. He managed to get out of his drunken stupor. He was depressed. The 'Dirty Dancing' star overcame bullying, abuse and medical setbacks before charming his way into Americas hearts. Swayze grew up in Houston, and was constantly pushed by his mother, Patsy, who was a choreographer who founded the Houston Jazz Ballet Company. The aircraft cabin had a strong tobacco odor. In 1996 he broke both legs in a horse-riding stunt; in 2000 he made an emergency landing in his Cessna, and appeared to attempt to remove a crate of drink from the plane. When his dad saw the cuts on his son, the onetime rodeo champion and Golden Gloves boxer decided to take matters into his own hands. Lecturing his brothers with a rugged, likable and stern quality (he had that kind of face), this somewhat odd looking yet severely handsome man could rumble, carry heavy artillery and fight. WebSwayze died on September 14, 2009, 20 months after his cancer diagnosis. The pilot reported to investigators that he smoked about three packs of cigarettes per day. So, he auditioned for and got the part of Danny Zuko in the musical. Swayze had some controversial things to say about the making of Dirty Dancing, like how he felt all along that Johnny should ultimately end up with Penny. He felt they were so much more alike and a more realistic couple than Johnny and Baby.. Lisa Niemi was always there to support Patrick at the horse shows, and that support was visible until the very end. The views from the ranch are breathtaking, and there are plenty of activities to keep you busy, including hiking, fishing, and horseback riding. A month earlier, Lisa (also a pilot) was flying the same plane, which started to lose pressurization (which can lead to hypoxia and death). Few people knew just how accomplished a horseman Swayze really was, and of course he was never one to boast about it. [They] said something to the effect of Hey, twinkle your toes for us, pretty boy., His mother was always there with advice. His dads words were forever ingrained in his mind: If I ever see you start a fight, Ill kick your ass. Born in 1952 in Houston, Texas, Patrick Swayze began his career as a dancer before finding success on Broadway. From the very beginning, he flirted with her, and she always refused his advances. On June 12, 1975, Patrick Swayze married Lisa Niemi. One time, he rigged the toilet in his trailer with M60s, which are one-eighth-size sticks of dynamite. We shared something very special - a deep love and respect for the Arabian horse. Credit: Mitchell Gerber/Corbis Sygma. In many ways, and through many pictures, Patrick Swayze is the perfect example of pre-1990s irony. Marshall R. Teague has died on-screen more times than most. Co-written with his wife Lisa Niemi (the dancer, actress, and choreographer), The Time of My Life was a window into his life, his childhood, and all the things he never talked about in Hollywood interviews. From the movie To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar. So whether you're looking for guidance on how to make your home more energy efficient or just want some inspiration for dinner tonight, be sure to check out Arew! ', Doctors: No Further Hope for Actor Tom Sizemore, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, Name: Patrick Swayze, Birth Year: 1952, Birth date: August 18, 1952, Birth State: Texas, Birth City: Houston, Birth Country: United States, Best Known For: Golden Globe-nominated actor Patrick Swayze starred in such popular films as 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Ghost. Swayze recalled in his memoir how sometimes that meant orchestrating an actual fight. Patrick Wayne Swayze was born on August 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas. Around that time, the actor recognized that a serious drinking Eventually, Milius went into his trailers bathroom to do his business, which is when Swayze detonated the explosives. The couple married in 1975 and remained devoted to each other for over 30 years, until Patrick lost his battle with Pancreatic cancer on Monday, September 14th, 2009. And with new content being added every day, there's always something new to discover. "We're a team," Swayze said of he and his wife. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). Julie Newmar. It seemed like Tammen was Patrick's equine twin, and Patrick was Tammen - but in human form. 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