Acting
Patrick Dempsey
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.
Filmography
Memory of a Killer
Series · 2026
Destined to Drive: Patrick Dempsey's Return to Racing
Film · 2025
Dexter: Original Sin
Series · 2024
Thanksgiving
Film · 2023
Racing With Giants: Porsche at Le Mans
Film · 2023
Ferrari
Film · 2023
Disney 100: Remember That
Film · 2023
Disenchanted
Film · 2022
Mostra, Venise
Series · 2022
Alumination
Film · 2021
SurrealEstate
Series · 2021
Devils
Series · 2020
Hurley
Film · 2019
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair
Series · 2018
Red Nose Day Actually
Film · 2017
Bridget Jones's Baby
Film · 2016
Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman
Film · 2015
We Are Racers
Film · 2015
Jay Leno's Garage
Series · 2015
Sports Insiders on 24 Hours of Le Mans
Film · 2014
Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten
Series · 2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Series · 2014
Ushi Must Marry
Film · 2013
Patrick Dempsey: Racing LeMans
Series · 2013
Flypaper
Film · 2011
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Film · 2011
Boys of Bonneville
Film · 2011
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series · 2011
Valentine's Day
Film · 2010
Made of Honor
Film · 2008
Freedom Writers
Film · 2007
Enchanted
Film · 2007
24 x 24: Wide Open with Jeff Gordon
Film · 2007
Private Practice
Series · 2007
Brother Bear 2
Film · 2006
El hormiguero
Series · 2006
Grey's Anatomy
Series · 2005
The Reichen Show
Series · 2005
Iron Jawed Angels
Film · 2004
The Tony Danza Show
Series · 2004
Lucky 7
Film · 2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Series · 2003
Karen Sisco
Series · 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Series · 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Series · 2003
Sweet Home Alabama
Film · 2002
The Emperor's Club
Film · 2002
The Caroline Rhea Show
Series · 2002
Top Gear
Series · 2002
Revealed with Jules Asner
Series · 2001
Blonde
Series · 2001
Scream 3
Film · 2000
Me and Will
Film · 1999
Once and Again
Series · 1999
Family Guy
Series · 1999
Family Guy
Series · 1999
Jeremiah
Film · 1998
Denial
Film · 1998
Ava's Magical Adventure
Film · 1998
There's No Fish Food in Heaven
Film · 1998
The Escape
Film · 1998
Crime and Punishment
Film · 1998
The Treat
Film · 1998
Will & Grace
Series · 1998
Hugo Pool
Film · 1997
The View
Series · 1997
The Practice
Series · 1997
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Series · 1997
The Right to Remain Silent
Film · 1996
The Daily Show
Series · 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
Series · 1996
A Season in Purgatory
Series · 1996
Outbreak
Film · 1995
Bloodknot
Film · 1995
With Honors
Film · 1994
Face the Music
Film · 1993
Bank Robber
Film · 1993
For Better and for Worse
Film · 1993
JFK: Reckless Youth
Series · 1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Series · 1992
Morgenmagazin
Series · 1992
Mobsters
Film · 1991
Run
Film · 1991
The General Motors Playwrights Theater
Series · 1991
Coupe de Ville
Film · 1990
The Word
Series · 1990
Loverboy
Film · 1989
Happy Together
Film · 1989
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
Series · 1989
Some Girls
Film · 1988
In a Shallow Grave
Film · 1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Series · 1988
Can't Buy Me Love
Film · 1987
In the Mood
Film · 1987
Meatballs III: Summer Job
Film · 1986
A Fighting Choice
Film · 1986
Fast Times
Series · 1986
Heaven Help Us
Film · 1985
The Stuff
Film · 1985
Late Night with David Letterman
Series · 1982
American Playhouse
Series · 1982
Entertainment Tonight
Series · 1981
Nightline
Series · 1980
The Oscars
Series · 1953
The Household Guide to Dying
Film