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Patrick Dempsey
Actor

Patrick Dempsey

13 Jan 1966Born
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Lewiston, Maine, USABirthplace

Biography

Patrick Galen Dempsey (born January 13, 1966) is an American actor and race car driver. He is best known for his role as neurosurgeon Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd in Grey's Anatomy. He had early success as an actor, starring in a number of films in the 1980s, including Can't Buy Me Love (1987) and Loverboy (1989).

In the 1990s, he mostly appeared in smaller roles in film, such as Outbreak (1995) and television. Dempsey was also in Scream 3 (2000) where he played the role of Detective Mark Kincaid.

He was successful in landing a lead role in Sweet Home Alabama (2002), a surprise box office hit.

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He has since starred in other films, including Brother Bear 2 (2006), Enchanted (2007), Made of Honor (2008), Valentine's Day (2010), Flypaper (2011), Freedom Writers (2007), Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011), and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016).

Dempsey, who maintains a sports car and vintage car collection, also enjoys auto racing in his spare time. He has competed in pro-am events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car race, and Ensenada SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race. Prior to the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans, Dempsey declared that he would "walk away" from acting if he could and dedicate himself full-time to motorsports.

Known for

Filmography

  1. TBAThe Household Guide to DyingFilm
  2. 2026Memory of a KillerSeries: Angelo Doyle (10 episodes)
  3. 2024Dexter: Original SinSeries: Aaron Spencer (10 episodes)
  4. 2023FerrariFilm: Piero Taruffi
  5. 2023ThanksgivingFilm: Sheriff Eric Newlon
  6. 2022DisenchantedFilm: Robert Philip
  7. 2021SurrealEstateSeries: Tom Quincy (1 episode)
  8. 2020DevilsSeries: Dominic Morgan (18 episodes)
  9. 2018The Truth About the Harry Quebert AffairSeries: Harry Quebert (10 episodes)
  10. 2017Red Nose Day ActuallyFilm: (US version)
  11. 2016Bridget Jones's BabyFilm: Jack
  12. 2011FlypaperFilm: Tripp
  13. 2011Transformers: Dark of the MoonFilm: Dylan
  14. 2011Boys of BonnevilleFilm: Narrator (voice)
  15. 2010Valentine's DayFilm: Harrison Copeland
  16. 2008Made of HonorFilm: Tom
  17. 2007EnchantedFilm: Robert Philip
  18. 2007Private PracticeSeries: Dr. Derek Shepherd (2 episodes)
  19. 2007Freedom WritersFilm: Scott Casey
  20. 2006Brother Bear 2Film: Kenai (voice)
  21. 2005Grey's AnatomySeries: Derek Shepherd (243 episodes)
  22. 2004Iron Jawed AngelsFilm: Ben Weissman
  23. 2003Karen SiscoSeries (1 episode)
  24. 2003Lucky 7Film: Peter Connor
  25. 2002The Emperor's ClubFilm: Older Louis Masoudi
  26. 2002Sweet Home AlabamaFilm: Andrew Hennings
  27. 2002The Caroline Rhea ShowSeries (1 episode)
  28. 2001Revealed with Jules AsnerSeries (1 episode)
  29. 2001BlondeSeries: Cass (2 episodes)
  30. 2000Scream 3Film: Mark Kincaid
  31. 1999Once and AgainSeries (4 episodes)
  32. 1999Me and WillFilm: Fast Eddie
  33. 1999Family GuySeries: Patrick Dempsey (voice) (1 episode)
  34. 1998JeremiahFilm: Jeremiah
  35. 1998There's No Fish Food in HeavenFilm: The Stranger
  36. 1998Crime and PunishmentFilm: Rodya Raskolnikov
  37. 1998Will & GraceSeries: Matthew (3 episodes)
  38. 1998The TreatFilm: Mike
  39. 1998DenialFilm: Sam
  40. 1998The EscapeFilm: Clayton
  41. 1998Ava's Magical AdventureFilm: Jeffrey, Director
  42. 1997Hugo PoolFilm: Floyd Gaylen
  43. 199720,000 Leagues Under the SeaSeries: Pierre Arronax (2 episodes)
  44. 1997The PracticeSeries: Paul Stewart (3 episodes)
  45. 1996E! True Hollywood StorySeries (1 episode)
  46. 1996A Season in PurgatorySeries: Harrison Burns (2 episodes)
  47. 1996The Right to Remain SilentFilm: Tom Harris
  48. 1995BloodknotFilm: Tom
  49. 1995OutbreakFilm: Jimbo Scott
  50. 1994With HonorsFilm: Everett Calloway
  51. 1993Bank RobberFilm: Billy
  52. 1993JFK: Reckless YouthSeries: John F. Kennedy (2 episodes)
  53. 1993Face the MusicFilm: Charlie Hunter
  54. 1993For Better and for WorseFilm: Robert Faldo
  55. 1991MobstersFilm: Meyer Lansky
  56. 1991The General Motors Playwrights TheaterSeries: James (1 episode)
  57. 1991RunFilm: Charlie Farrow
  58. 1990Coupe de VilleFilm: Robert 'Bobby' Libner
  59. 1989The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!Series: The Plant (1 episode)
  60. 1989Happy TogetherFilm: Chris Wooden
  61. 1989LoverboyFilm: Randy Bodek
  62. 1988Some GirlsFilm: Michael
  63. 1988In a Shallow GraveFilm: Potter Daventry
  64. 1987In the MoodFilm: Ellsworth "Sonny" Wisecarver
  65. 1987Can't Buy Me LoveFilm: Ronald Miller
  66. 1986Meatballs III: Summer JobFilm: Rudy
  67. 1986A Fighting ChoiceFilm: Kellin Taylor
  68. 1986Fast TimesSeries: Mike Damone (7 episodes)
  69. 1985The StuffFilm: Underground Stuff Buyer (uncredited)
  70. 1985Heaven Help UsFilm: Corbet
  71. 1982American PlayhouseSeries: Potter Daventry (1 episode)

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