Lisa Niemi Biography: Books, Movies, Husband, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height

Lisa Niemi is an American writer, dancer, choreographer, actress, and director, best known for her long-standing marriage to actor Patrick Swayze and her contributions to the entertainment industry.

Born on May 26, 1956, in Houston, Texas, Niemi has made a significant impact through her work in film and theater.

She co-authored the memoir The Time of My Life with Swayze, which details their life together and his battle with pancreatic cancer.

Following Swayze’s passing in 2009, Niemi became an advocate for pancreatic cancer awareness and research.

Profile

•   Full name: Lisa Anne Haapaniemi
•   Date of birth: May 26, 1956
•   Age: 68 years old
•   Gender: Female
•   Place of birth: Houston, Texas, United States
•   Nationality: American
•   Profession: Writer, dancer, choreographer, actress, director
•   Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)
•   Parents: Edmond Melvin Haapaniemi (father), Edna Karin Haapaniemi (mother)
• Siblings: John Michael Haapaniemi, Alex Neil Haapaniemi, Edmond Melvin Haapaniemi Jr, Eric Mark Haapaniemi, and Paul Matthew Haapaniemi
•   Spouse: Albert DePrisco (m. May 25, 2014), Patrick Swayze (m. June 12, 1975 – September 14, 2009)
•   Children: N/A
•   Relationship status: Married
•   Religion: N/A
•   Ethnicity: Finnish-American
•   Net worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Lisa Niemi is now at the age of 68. She was born on May 26, 1956, in Houston, Texas. As the only daughter among six children in a Finnish-American family, she was influenced by her parents’ professions; her father, Edmond Melvin Haapaniemi, was a Red Cross worker, and her mother, Edna Karin Haapaniemi, was a registered nurse.

Niemi graduated from the Houston Ballet Dance Company in 1974 and later shortened her surname from Haapaniemi to Niemi for her stage career.

She attended the Houston Ballet Dance Company and developed a strong foundation in dance during her formative years. Following high school, Niemi pursued a career in dance and performance.

Personal Life

Lisa Niemi met Patrick Swayze when she was just 14 years old at the Houston Ballet Dance Company. The couple married on June 12, 1975, and remained together until Swayze’s death from pancreatic cancer on September 14, 2009.

They had no children but shared a deep bond through their artistic endeavors. After Swayze‘s passing, Niemi became engaged to jeweler Albert DePrisco in December 2013 and married him on May 25, 2014. She has expressed that her love for Patrick does not conflict with her feelings for Albert.

Career

Lisa Niemi’s career spans several decades in the entertainment industry. She co-wrote and directed the film One Last Dance (2003), which starred both herself and Patrick Swayze. The film was based on their experiences as dancers and received positive reviews.

In addition to One Last Dance, Niemi appeared in films such as Steel Dawn (1987) alongside Swayze and other projects like She’s Having a Baby (1988) and Beat Angel (2004).

She also directed episodes of television shows such as The Beast. Niemi has also been involved in theater; she co-wrote the acclaimed play Without a Word, which won several Drama Critics Awards.

Net Worth

Lisa Niemi’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. Her wealth primarily comes from her successful career in film and television and her writing projects.

Social Media

•   Instagram: @lisaniemiswayze
•   Twitter: N/A

Filmography

•   Steel Dawn (1987) – co-star
•   One Last Dance (2003) – writer/director/actress
•   Beat Angel (2004) – Actress
•   Letters from a Killer (1998) – Actress
•   She’s Having a Baby (1988) – Actress
•   Younger and Younger (1993) – Actress
•   Slam Dance (1987) – Actress

Books

•   The Time of My Life (2010) – co-authored with Patrick Swayze
•   Worth Fighting For: Love, Loss, and Moving Forward (2012)