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Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey

Acting
Born: Jan 13, 1966
From: Lewiston, Maine, USA
Credits: 30 titles

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 …

Filmography

Title Character Year Rating
Thanksgiving Sheriff Eric Newlon 2023 6.475
Racing With Giants: Porsche at Le Mans Self 2023 6.0
Hurley Self 2019 4.2
Flypaper Tripp 2011 6.39
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Dylan 2011 6.2
Valentine's Day Dr. Harrison Copeland 2010 5.921
Made of Honor Tom 2008 6.442
Freedom Writers Scott Casey 2007 7.919
Enchanted Robert Philip 2007 6.84
Brother Bear 2 Kenai (voice) 2006 6.656
Iron Jawed Angels Ben Weissman 2004 6.767
Lucky 7 Peter Connor 2003 5.848
Sweet Home Alabama Andrew Hennings 2002 6.418
Scream 3 Mark Kincaid 2000 6.0
Me and Will Fast Eddie 1999 5.385
Jeremiah Jeremiah 1998 6.844
Denial Sam 1998 4.607
Ava's Magical Adventure Jeffrey 1998 6.75
Outbreak Jimbo Scott 1995 6.564
With Honors Everett Calloway 1994 6.744
Mobsters Meyer Lansky 1991 6.246
Run Charlie Farrow 1991 6.087
Coupe de Ville Robert 'Bobby' Libner 1990 6.478
Loverboy Randy Bodek 1989 6.083
Happy Together Chris Wooden 1989 5.938
Some Girls Michael 1988 5.591
Can't Buy Me Love Ronald Miller 1987 6.895
In the Mood Ellsworth "Sonny" Wisecarver 1987 5.472
Meatballs III: Summer Job Rudy 1986 4.211
Heaven Help Us Corbet 1985 6.367
Quick Facts
Known forActing
Credits30
Born1966
FromLewiston, Maine, USA