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Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd on "Grey's Anatomy"
Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd on "Grey's Anatomy" - © ABC
Patrick Dempsey stars on the hit ABC series "Grey's Anatomy." Patrick Dempsey's portrayal of Dr. Derek Shepherd has earned him a 2007 Screen Actors Guild Award and the 2007 and 2008 People's Choice Award. In addition Patrick Dempsey was nominated for the 2007 and 2006 Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series—Drama, and received a 2006 Screen Actors Guild nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series. Patrick Dempsey's movie career is keeping him just as busy. Patrick Dempsey was recently seen in the romantic comedy "Made of Honor" in London and Scotland, and in the critically acclaimed box office hit "Enchanted," opposite Amy Adams. Patrick Dempsey also co-starred in "Freedom Writers," alongside Hilary Swank.

Patrick Dempsey became well known as the unlikely heartthrob of such classic '80s nostalgia films as "Can't Buy Me Love" and "Loverboy." Other films include "Sweet Home Alabama," opposite Reese Witherspoon, "Scream 3," "With Honors," "Outbreak," "Hugo Pool," "The Treat," "The Palace Thief," "Heaven Help Us," "Happy Together," "Some Girls," "Coupe De Ville," "Run," "Mobsters" and "In the Mood."

On television Patrick Dempsey earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 2001 for his portrayal of Aaron Brooks, Sela Ward's psychologically unbalanced brother, in the critically acclaimed "Once and Again." In 2003 Patrick Dempsey made a memorable guest appearance on NBC's hit "Will & Grace" as Will's love interest, and in 2004 he co-starred in HBO's highly-acclaimed "Iron Jawed Angels," opposite Hilary Swank and Anjelica Huston.

Additionally Patrick Dempsey starred in the NBC movie based on Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment, opposite Ben Kingsley, and appeared in the television miniseries "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" with Michael Caine. Patrick Dempsey also co-starred with Oliver Reed in the biblical epic, "Jeremiah." Other television movies and miniseries include "JFK: Reckless Youth," "A Season in Purgatory," "Blood Knot," "The Right to Remain Silent," "Shallow Grave" and "Blonde."

Patrick Dempsey was born and raised in Lewiston, Maine. Patrick Dempsey first appeared on stage as David in the San Francisco production of "Torch Song Trilogy." Other early stage work includes "On Golden Pond" for the Maine Acting Company, the international touring production of "Brighton Beach Memoirs," which was directed by Gene Saks, and "The Subject Was Roses" at the Roundabout Theatre in New York. He recently took the stage again in The Pasadena Playhouse run of "The Importance of Being Earnest," as Algernon Moncrieff.

In addition to acting, Patrick Dempsey is an avid racing enthusiast and has participated in the Panoz Series and the Pro Miata series. Patrick Dempsey currently lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, Jillian, and their daughter, Talula.






PATRICK DEMPSEY: FACTS

How tall is Patrick Dempsey? How old is Patrick Dempsey? Where was Patrick Dempsey born? Where does Patrick Dempsey live? Find out here.

Age: 43 years old
Birthday: January 13, 1966
Height: 5' 10 ½"
Nickname: Dr. McDreamy
Full Name / Real Name: Patrick Galen Dempsey
Birthplace: Lewiston, ME
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA

Wives:
Jill Fink
Rocky Parker



PATRICK DEMPSEY: NEWS


Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd on "Grey's Anatomy"Miley Cyrus Hangs Ten as Host of "Teen Choice 2008""Gossip Girl" and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" lead the TV nominations for the awards show airing Monday, August 4 on FOX. Read more...
Katherine Heigl as Izzie Stevens on "Grey's Anatomy""The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards" Announces WinnersThe winners include Drew Barrymore, George Clooney, Matt Damon, "Dancing With The Stars," Ellen DeGeneres, Patrick Dempsey, Katherine Heigl, "House," "Moonlight," Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix, Rascal Flatts, Gwen Stefani, Justin Timberlake, "Two and a Half Men" and Chandra Wilson. Read more...
"House" CastNominations Announced for 'The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards'"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "House" and "Law and Order: SVU" to battle it out for favorite drama while "The King of Queens," "My Name is Earl" and "Two and a Half Men" are up for favorite comedy. Read more...

 
 
 
 
PATRICK DEMPSEY: TWEETS

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pretty much can't remember ever being this happy. ok, well except maybe when patrick dempsey kissed me, but that's it!
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Can't Buy Me Love starring Patrick Dempsey is an excellent film. I shouted out in excitement at its denouement.
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0MG Patrick Dempsey is so fine :D
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@MayerHawthorne Patrick Dempsey is the new face of Hennessy.
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- Oh my gosh, I love that movie. Perfect eighties teen movie. RT @mvallison: Can't Buy Me Love. Patrick Dempsey in his youth.
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Can't Buy Me Love. Patrick Dempsey in his youth.
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