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Patrick Galen Dempsey is an American actor and racecar driver, best known for his role as neurosurgeon Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd in Grey's Anatomy, starring alongside Ellen Pompeo. Dempsey then retired the character after 11 seasons. He saw 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. Patrick was also in Scream 3 (2000) where he portrayed 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).
Birth Name
Patrick Galen Dempsey
Born
Thursday, 13 January 1966
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Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Ferrari | Piero Taruffi | 2023 |
| Disenchanted | Robert | 2022 |
| SurrealEstate | Tom Quincy | 2021 |
| Devils | Dominic Morgan | 2020 |
| Hurley | Self | 2019 |
| The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair | Harry Quebert | 2018 |
| Red Nose Day Actually | Husband | 2017 |
| Bridget Jones's Baby | Jack Qwant / Jack | 2016 |
| Clevver Now | Self | 2016 |
| Jay Leno's Garage | Racer / Self - Actor | 2015 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Ferrari | Piero Taruffi | 2023 |
| Disenchanted | Robert | 2022 |
| SurrealEstate | Tom Quincy | 2021 |
| Devils | Dominic Morgan | 2020 |
| Hurley | Self | 2019 |
| The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair | Harry Quebert | 2018 |
| Red Nose Day Actually | Husband | 2017 |
| Bridget Jones's Baby | Jack Qwant / Jack | 2016 |
| Clevver Now | Self | 2016 |
| Jay Leno's Garage | Racer / Self - Actor | 2015 |
| Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman | Himself / Self | 2015 |
| The Late Late Show with James Corden | Himself - Guest | 2015 |
| Celebrity Page | Self | 2013 |
| Patrick Dempsey: Racing Le Mans | Self | 2013 |
| Circus Halligalli | Self | 2013 |
| Ushi Must Marry | Himself / Self | 2013 |
| The Jonathan Ross Show | Self - Guest | 2011 |
| Flypaper | Tripp | 2011 |
| Transformers: Dark of the Moon | Dylan | 2011 |
| Boys of Bonneville: Racing on a Ribbon of Salt | Narrator | 2011 |
| Valentine's Day | Dr. Harrison Copeland | 2010 |
| Made of Honor | Tom / Thomas 'Tom' Bailey | 2008 |
| The 80th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Presenter | 2008 |
| Assata aka Joanne Chesimard | James Harper | 2008 |
| Enchanted | Robert Philip | 2007 |
| Private Practice | Dr. Derek Shepherd | 2007 |
| 24 x 24 Wide Open with Jeff Gordon | Self - Host | 2007 |
| American Greed | Self | 2007 |
| The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards | Self - Nominee | 2007 |
| Freedom Writers | Scott Casey | 2007 |
| Access Hollywood | Himself | 2006 |
| Rachael Ray | Self - Guest | 2006 |
| Brother Bear 2 | Kenai (voice) / Kenai | 2006 |
| 100 Greatest Teen Stars | Himself | 2006 |
| Grey's Anatomy | Dr. Derek Shepherd / Derek Shepherd, Dr. Derek Shepherd, Derek Shepherd / Dr. Derek Shepherd | 2005 |
| The Tony Danza Show | Self - Guest | 2004 |
| The Insider | Himself (archive footage), Himself | 2004 |
| Iron Jawed Angels | Ben Weissman | 2004 |
| Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Self | 2003 |
| Karen Sisco | Carl Wilkens | 2003 |
| Senkveld med Thomas og Harald | Self - Guest | 2003 |
| The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Himself - Guest | 2003 |
| Lucky 7 | Peter Connor | 2003 |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Himself - Guest | 2003 |
| The Emperor's Club | Older Louis Masoudi | 2002 |
| Top Gear | Self - Special Guest | 2002 |
| Sweet Home Alabama | Andrew Hennings | 2002 |
| Revealed with Jules Asner | Self - Guest | 2001 |
| Blonde | Cass | 2001 |
| Scream 3 | Mark Kincaid | 2000 |
| Once and Again | Aaron Brooks | 1999 |
| Me and Will | Fast Eddie | 1999 |
| Jeremiah | Jeremiah | 1998 |
| Life in the Fast Lane | The Stranger | 1998 |
| Crime and Punishment | Rodya Raskolnikov | 1998 |
| Will & Grace | Matthew | 1998 |
| The Treat | Mike | 1998 |
| The Escape | Clayton | 1998 |
| 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | Pierre Arronax | 1998 |
| Denial | Sam | 1998 |
| Hugo Pool | Floyd / Floyd Gaylen | 1997 |
| The View | Himself - Guest | 1997 |
| The Practice | Dr. Paul Stewart | 1997 |
| The Daily Show | Self - Guest | 1996 |
| E! True Hollywood Story | Himself | 1996 |
| The Right to Remain Silent | Tom Harris | 1996 |
| Bloodknot | Tom / Son | 1995 |
| Outbreak | Jimbo Scott | 1995 |
| Ava's Magical Adventure | Jeffrey | 1994 |
| Extra with Billy Bush | Self, Self (archive footage) | 1994 |
| With Honors | Everett / Everett Calloway | 1994 |
| Bank Robber | Billy | 1993 |
| J.F.K.: Reckless Youth | John F. Kennedy | 1993 |
| Late Show with David Letterman | Himself - Guest | 1993 |
| Face the Music | Charlie Hunter | 1993 |
| For Better and for Worse | Robert Faldo | 1992 |
| Getaway | Self - Celebrity traveller | 1992 |
| Mobsters | Meyer Lansky | 1991 |
| The General Motors Playwrights Theater | James | 1991 |
| Run | Charlie Farrow | 1991 |
| The Word | Self | 1990 |
| Coupe de Ville | Robert 'Bobby' Libner | 1990 |
| The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! | The Plant | 1989 |
| Happy Together | Christopher Wooden / Chris Wooden | 1989 |
| Loverboy | Randy Bodek / Randy / Son | 1989 |
| The 61st Annual Academy Awards | Self - Performer | 1989 |
| Inside Edition | Dr. Derek Shepherd, Self | 1988 |
| Some Girls | Michael | 1988 |
| In a Shallow Grave | Potter Daventry | 1988 |
| Can't Buy Me Love | Ronald Miller | 1987 |
| In the Mood | Ellsworth 'Sonny' Wisecarver | 1987 |
| Meatballs III: Summer Job | Rudy | 1986 |
| Fast Times | Mike Damone | 1986 |
| The Stuff | Underground Stuff Buyer #2 | 1985 |
| Heaven Help Us | Corbet | 1985 |
| Entertainment Tonight | Self, Himself (archive footage), Himself | 1981 |
| The Barbara Walters Summer Special | Self | 1976 |
| Ways & Means | 1970 | |
| The Magical World of Disney | Kellin Taylor | 1954 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| The Art of Racing in the Rain | 2019 |
| Hurley | 2019 |
| The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair | 2018 |
| Micronesian Blues | 2017 |
| Patrick Dempsey: Racing Le Mans | 2013 |
| Flypaper | 2011 |
| Ways & Means | 1970 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2007 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | Nominated |
| 2006 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | Nominated |
| 2001 | Emmy | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series | Nominated |
