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 Love ... rboy (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.
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Grey's Anatomy
as Derek Shepherd
Episodes: 248
First Aired: Mar 27, 2005
Devils
as Dominic Morgan
Episodes: 18
First Aired: Apr 17, 2020
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair
as Harry Quebert
Episodes: 10
First Aired: Sep 04, 2018
Dexter: Original Sin
as Aaron Spencer
Episodes: 10
First Aired: Dec 15, 2024
Fast Times
as Mike Damone
Episodes: 7
First Aired: Mar 05, 1986
Will & Grace
as Matthew
Episodes: 4
First Aired: Sep 21, 1998
The Practice
as Dr. Paul Stewart
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Mar 04, 1997
Private Practice
as Dr. Derek Shepherd
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Sep 26, 2007
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
as Pierre Arronax
Episodes: 2
First Aired: May 11, 1997
JFK: Reckless Youth
as John F. Kennedy
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Nov 21, 1993
Blonde
as Cass
Episodes: 2
First Aired: May 13, 2001
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
as The Plant
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 04, 1989
SurrealEstate
as Tom Quincy
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jul 16, 2021
Once and Again
Episodes: 4
First Aired: Sep 21, 1999
Patrick Dempsey: Racing LeMans
as Self
Episodes: 4
First Aired: Aug 28, 2013
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self - Guest
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Sep 05, 1988
The Daily Show
as Self
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Jul 22, 1996
Nightline
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 24, 1980
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 08, 2003
The Tony Danza Show
as Self - Guest
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 13, 2004
Karen Sisco
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 01, 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 26, 2003
The View
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 11, 1997
E! True Hollywood Story
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 21, 1996
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Episodes: 1
First Aired: May 25, 1992
Late Night with David Letterman
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Feb 01, 1982
The Caroline Rhea Show
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 02, 2002
Revealed with Jules Asner
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Dec 01, 2001
The Jonathan Ross Show
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 03, 2011
Mostra, Venise
as Self - "Tapis Rouge" Guest
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 01, 2022
The Reichen Show
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 11, 2005
Top Gear
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 20, 2002
Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 14, 2014
Jay Leno's Garage
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 07, 2015
Morgenmagazin
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jul 19, 1992
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