By The Numbers: Patrick Swayze

This marks the first BTN I've done on a deceased actor. I tried not to let that sway(ze) me one way or the other. I'm not apologizing for that joke either. I have always liked Swayze. I didn't think he was the most dynamic actor, but he managed to bring something to every film he was in.

A quick rundown of how this all works for those who are new to the process.

I take all the films an actor or actress has been in and break them down into three categories, 'Good' 'Bad' and 'Ok.' I do not count TV appearances or Made for TV movies. Afterwards a quick analysis will show whether or not they're a good actor by the numbers. Invariably there is a 2-3 +/- point bias on a person to person basis. Also, since 'ok' movies are not bad they count towards the positive column in the overall figuring. If by the numbers they fall in the 50 - 60% range, they're a bad actor; 61 - 70% good actor, and 71 - 80% great actor. Anything higher is unlikely, but will be classified as "elite."

What's that you say, you want me to show you the numbers already and stop talking? You know what I have to say to that? Ditto:

Look at that. When the numbers are crunched, it comes out to 62% positive over 38% negative. He officially was a good actor. And those numbers are locked in forever. Was there bias on my part to make sure it skewed that way? Those are some nasty thoughts you're having. I think you know me better than that. I certainly wouldn't break my own rules and throw a couple points in for a miniseries or two, now would I? Nah... *whistles innocently* What? Marlene warned me his ghost might haunt me if I wasn't nice.

Thanks to ASBLACKASOBAMA and Marlene for this week's choice.

The list has grown to a respectable size, but I'm still taking suggestions this week. Simply tell me in the comments below who you'd like to see covered. If I haven't already done the numbers or put them on the list, I will add them.