Who is Patrick Dempsey?

Patrick Dempsey is American actor and racecar driver.

When was Patrick Dempsey born?

Patrick Dempsey was born in 1966.

Patrick Dempsey

Q: What is Patrick Dempsey known for?

Patrick Dempsey is primarily known as a(n) film director, screenwriter, racing automobile driver, voice actor, television actor, model, circus performer, actor, stage actor, film producer, film actor.

American actor and racecar driver

Born:January 13, 1966

Age:60

Zodiac Sign:Capricorn

Children:3

Born in:Lewiston, United States

Residence:Malibu, United States

Languages:English

Film Director Screenwriter Racing Automobile Driver Voice Actor Television Actor Model Circus Performer Actor Stage Actor Film Producer Film Actor

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Famous For

Movies & TV

Grey's AnatomyTransformers: Dark of the MoonEnchantedValentine's DayScream 3

Awards

Disney Legends (2022)

Patrick Dempsey

American actor and racecar driver

Biography

Patrick Galen Dempsey (born January 13, 1966) is an American actor and racecar driver who is best known for playing neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd in Grey's Anatomy (2005–2015; 2020–2021). He is also known for his leading man romantic film roles, such as Enchanted (2007). Dempsey has received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, and was named as People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2023. Dempsey started his career acting in films such as Can't Buy Me Love (1987) and Loverboy (1989). He has since starred in several romantic comedy films such as Sweet Home Alabama (2002), Made of Honor (2008), Valentine's Day (2010), and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016). Dempsey has also taken dramatic roles in Outbreak (1995), Scream 3 (2000), Freedom Writers (2007), Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011), Thanksgiving (2023), and Ferrari (2023). He starred in and produced Flypaper (2011), and The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019). In 2026, he began playing the main role of Angelo Doyle in the Fox crime drama Memory of a Killer. Dempsey, who maintains a sports car and vintage car collection, enjoys auto racing in his spare time. He has competed in events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Daytona events in sports car racing, and the Baja 1000 in desert racing. 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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Photos

Patrick Dempsey à l'avant-première parisienne de "Bridget Jones baby".

At the rehearsal for the 61st Annual Academy Awards, 1989 - Rehearsal of “Break-Out Super Stars Of Tomorrow” dance number featuring Tracy Nelson, Keith Coogan, Patrick Dempsey, Ricki Lake, Tyrone Power Jr., Corey Feldman, Joely Fisher, Trisha Leigh Fisher, Savion Glover, Carrie Hamilton, Melora Hardin, Matt Lattanzi, Chad Lowe, Christian Slater, Corey Parker, D. A. Pawley, Holly Robinson Peete, Patrick O'Neal and Blair Underwood. Of this group, D. A. Pawley has disappeared the most from public view. Information is difficult to come by, but it seems his full name is Dale Anthony Pawley, born 5-10-1957 and last living in Northridge CA. NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. This is a high resolution scan of the original film negative – 256 pixels/inch.