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Patrick Dempsey
Actor, Producer, DirectorBorn January 13, 1966 (59 years)
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.
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.
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Patrick Dempsey Filmography
| 2026 | Memory of a Killer (TV Series) · as Angelo Ledda |
| 2024 | Dexter: Original Sin (TV Series) · as Aaron Spencer |
| 2023 | Ferrari · as Piero Taruffi |
| 2023 | Thanksgiving · as Sheriff Eric Newlon |
| 2022 | Disenchanted · as Robert Philip |
| 2021 | SurrealEstate (TV Series) · as Tom Quincy |
| 2020 | Devils (TV Series) · as Dominic Morgan |
| 2018 | The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (TV Series) · as Harry Quebert |
| 2017 | Red Nose Day Actually · as (us Version) |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | Bridget Jones's Baby · as Jack |
| 2011 | Flypaper · as Tripp |
| 2011 | Transformers: Dark of the Moon · as Dylan |
| 2011 | Boys of Bonneville: Racing on a Ribbon of Salt · as Narrator (voice) |
| 2010 | Valentine's Day · as Dr. Harrison Copeland |
| 2008 | Sexo en serie · as Dr. Derek Shepherd |
| 2008 | Made of Honor · as Tom |
| 2007 | Enchanted · as Robert Philip |
| 2007 | Private Practice (TV Series) · as Dr. Derek Shepherd |
| 2007 | Phineas and Ferb (TV Series) · as Paolo Vanderbeek |
| 2007 | Grey's Anatomy: Every Moment Counts · as Dr. Derek Shepherd |
| 2007 | Freedom Writers · as Scott Casey |
| 2006 | Grey's Anatomy: Complications of the Heart · as Dr. Derek Shepherd |
| 2006 | Brother Bear 2 · as Kenai (voice) |
| 2006 | Grey's Anatomy: Under Pressure · as Dr. Derek Shepherd |
| 2006 | Grey's Anatomy: Straight to the Heart · as Dr. Derek Shepherd |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy (TV Series) · as Derek Shepherd |
| 2004 | Iron Jawed Angels · as Ben Weissman |
| 2003 | Karen Sisco (TV Series) |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | About a Boy · as Will |
| 2002 | The Emperor's Club · as Older Louis Masoudi |
| 2002 | Sweet Home Alabama · as Andrew Hennings |
| 2002 | The Caroline Rhea Show (TV Series) |
| 2001 | Blonde (TV Series) · as Cass |
| 2000 | Scream 3 · as Mark Kincaid |
| 1999 | Once And Again (TV Series) |
| 1999 | Me and Will · as Fast Eddie |
| 1998 | The Bible Collection: Jeremiah · as Jeremiah |
| 1998 | Life in the Fast Lane · as The Stranger |
| 1998 | Crime and Punishment · as Rodya Raskolnikov |
| 1998 | Will & Grace (TV Series) · as Matthew |
| 1998 | The Treat · as Mike |
| 1998 | Denial · as Sam |
| 1997 | Hugo Pool · as Floyd Gaylen |
| 1997 | The Escape · as Clayton |
| 1997 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (TV Series) · as Pierre Arronax |
| 1997 | The Practice (TV Series) · as Dr. Paul Stewart |
| 1997 | The Player · as Griffin Mill |
| 1996 | A Season in Purgatory (TV Series) · as Harrison Burns |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series) |
| 1996 | The Right to Remain Silent · as Tom Harris |
| 1995 | Bloodknot · as Tom |
| 1995 | Outbreak · as Jimbo Scott |
| 1994 | Ava's Magical Adventure · as Jeffrey |
| 1994 | With Honors · as Everett Calloway |
| 1993 | Bank Robber · as Billy |
| 1993 | J.F.K.: Reckless Youth (TV Series) · as John F. Kennedy |
| 1993 | Face the Music · as Charlie Hunter |
| 1992 | For Better and for Worse · as Robert Faldo |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) |
| 1991 | Mobsters · as Meyer Lansky |
| 1991 | Run · as Charlie Farrow |
| 1990 | Coupe de Ville · as Robert 'bobby' Libner |
| 1989 | Happy Together · as Chris Wooden |
| 1989 | The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (TV Series) · as The Plant |
| 1989 | Loverboy · as Randy Bodek |
| 1988 | Some Girls · as Michael |
| 1988 | In a Shallow Grave · as Potter Daventry |
| 1987 | In the Mood · as Ellsworth "sonny" Wisecarver |
| 1987 | Can't Buy Me Love · as Ronald Miller |
| 1986 | Meatballs III: Summer Job · as Rudy |
| 1986 | Fast Times (TV Series) · as Mike Damone |
| 1985 | |
| 1985 | Heaven Help Us · as Corbet |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) |
| 1979 | Nightline (TV Series) |
| 1954 | Disneyland (TV Series) · as Kellin Taylor |
| 2025 | |
| 2023 | Disney 100: Remember That · as Self |
| 2023 | Racing with Giants: Porsche at Le Mans · as Self |
| 2022 | Sr. · as Self |
| 2021 | Alumination · as Self |
| 2019 | |
| 2017 | Bridget Jones's Baby: Gag Reel · as Self |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | Quotidien (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | 90 Minuti (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee |
| 2015 | Jay Leno's Garage (2015) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | IMDb on the Scene - Interviews (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman · as Self |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2014 | American Music Awards 2014 · as Self - Presenter |
| 2014 | Car Matchmaker (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | Patrick Dempsey: Racing LeMans (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | Circus HalliGalli (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | Ushi Must Marry · as Self |
| 2011 | Erin Burnett OutFront (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | Anderson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | The Jonathan Ross Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | 2011 MTV Movie Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2009 | Lopez Tonight (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2008 | The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2008 | TV Guide Live at the Emmy Awards · as Self |
| 2008 | The 80th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2008 | The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2007 | 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2007 | The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2007 | The 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2007 | Aftenshowet (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2006 | El Hormiguero 3.0 (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2006 | Rachael Ray (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2006 | The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self |
| 2006 | Celebrity Debut · as Self |
| 2006 | 100 Greatest Teen Stars (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2006 | The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2006 · as Self - Nominee |
| 2005 | The Reichen Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2005 | The Martha Stewart Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2005 | ESPY Awards · as Self |
| 2004 | CMT: 20 Sexiest Women · as Self - Host |
| 2004 | The Insider (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | The Tony Danza Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2004 | Le grand journal de Canal+ (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Late Night With Thomas and Harald (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Top Gear (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2000 | BBC Breakfast (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2000 | You've Got Mail (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Star |
| 1997 | The View (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | Good evening, Norway! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | Loveline (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | Access Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | The Daily Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1995 | E! Live from the Red Carpet (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Extra (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1993 | Those Who ... Football (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1992 | Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1992 | ARD-Morgenmagazin (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1992 | Getaway (TV Series) · as Self - Celebrity Traveller |
| 1991 | The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1990 | The Word (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1989 | The 61st Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Performer |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1986 | The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1982 | Late Night With David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1952 | Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1950 | Formula 1 (TV Series) · as Self - Spectator |
| 2019 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
| 2013 | Patrick Dempsey: Racing LeMans (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
| 2011 | |
| 1987 | Out of This World (1987) (TV Series) · as Associate Producer |