Patrick Dempsey
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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.
Known For
The Practice
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
E! True Hollywood Story
Top Gear
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Jonathan Ross Show
Once and Again
Late Night with David Letterman
Private Practice
Will & Grace
SurrealEstate
The Daily Show
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
Revealed with Jules Asner
The Stuff
Grey's Anatomy
The Emperor's Club
Heaven Help Us
The Right to Remain Silent
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Dexter: Original Sin
Outbreak
Ferrari
Valentine's Day
Scream 3
Bridget Jones's Baby
Sweet Home Alabama
Blonde
Disenchanted
Enchanted
Scream 7
Freedom Writers
The Escape
Bloodknot
Brother Bear 2
Thanksgiving
Production Credits
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