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. 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.
Filmography
all 93
Movies 58
TV Shows 35
self 21
Producer 2
Narrator 1
Ferrari (2023)
Thanksgiving (2023)
Disney 100: Remember That (2023)
Racing With Giants: Porsche at Le Mans (2023)
Disenchanted (2022)
Mostra, Venise (2022)
Alumination (2021)
SurrealEstate (2021)
Devils (2020)
The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)
Hurley (2019)
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (2018)
Red Nose Day Actually (2017)
Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)
Jay Leno's Garage (2015)
We Are Racers (2015)
Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman (2015)
Sports Insiders on 24 Hours of Le Mans (2014)
Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten (2014)
Patrick Dempsey: Racing LeMans (2013)
Ushi Must Marry (2013)
The Jonathan Ross Show (2011)
Flypaper (2011)
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)
Boys of Bonneville (2011)
Valentine's Day (2010)
Made of Honor (2008)
Enchanted (2007)
Private Practice (2007)
24 x 24: Wide Open with Jeff Gordon (2007)
Freedom Writers (2007)
Brother Bear 2 (2006)
The Reichen Show (2005)
Grey's Anatomy (2005)
The Tony Danza Show (2004)
Iron Jawed Angels (2004)
Karen Sisco (2003)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
Lucky 7 (2003)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
The Emperor's Club (2002)
Top Gear (2002)
Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
The Caroline Rhea Show (2002)
Revealed with Jules Asner (2001)
Blonde (2001)
Scream 3 (2000)
Once and Again (1999)
Me and Will (1999)
Jeremiah (1998)
There's No Fish Food in Heaven (1998)
Crime and Punishment (1998)
Will & Grace (1998)
The Treat (1998)
The Escape (1998)
Denial (1998)
Ava's Magical Adventure (1998)
Hugo Pool (1997)
The View (1997)
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1997)
The Practice (1997)
E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
The Daily Show (1996)
A Season in Purgatory (1996)
The Right to Remain Silent (1996)
Bloodknot (1995)
Outbreak (1995)
With Honors (1994)
Bank Robber (1993)
JFK: Reckless Youth (1993)
Face the Music (1993)
For Better and for Worse (1993)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Mobsters (1991)
Run (1991)
Coupe de Ville (1990)
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (1989)
Happy Together (1989)
Loverboy (1989)
Some Girls (1988)
LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
In a Shallow Grave (1988)
Out of This World (1987)
In the Mood (1987)
Can't Buy Me Love (1987)
Meatballs III: Summer Job (1986)
A Fighting Choice (1986)
Fast Times (1986)
The Stuff (1985)
Heaven Help Us (1985)
Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
Nightline (1980)
Test Drive
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1966-01-13 (58 years old)
Birth PlaceLewiston, United States of America
RelationshipsJillian Fink (1987-01-01 - 1994-01-01)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsPatrick Galen Dempsey, 패트릭 뎀시, Патрик Демпси, פטריק דמפסי, פטריק גיילן דמפסי
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