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Patrick Dempsey
Actor, Producer, Director
Born January 13, 1966 (58 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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Filmography
| 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 Quant |
| 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 | Lucky 7 · as Peter Connor |
| 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 | 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 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) |
| 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 |
| 1979 | Nightline (TV Series) |
| 1954 | Disneyland (TV Series) · as Kellin Taylor |