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Threshold
2026
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Patrick Dempsey
Also known as Patrick Galen Dempsey
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 that he would "walk away" from acting if he could and dedicate himself full-time to motorsports.
Personal details
Full filmography
2026
2025
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Destined to Drive: Patrick Dempsey's Return to Racing
as Self
2025
2023
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Thanksgiving
London premiereas Sheriff Eric Newlon
2023
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Racing With Giants: Porsche at Le Mans
as Self
2023
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Ferrari
London premiereas Piero Taruffi
2023
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Disney 100: Remember That
as Self
2023
2022
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Disenchanted
as Robert Philip
2022
2021
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Alumination
as Self
2021
2019
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Hurley
2019
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The Art of Racing in the Rain
2019
2017
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Red Nose Day Actually
as (US version)
2017
2016
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Bridget Jones's Baby
as Jack
2016
2015
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Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman
as Self
2015
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We Are Racers
as Self
2015
2014
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Sports Insiders on 24 Hours of Le Mans
as Self
2014
2013
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Ushi Must Marry
as Self
2013
2011
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Flypaper
2011
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon
as Dylan
2011
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Boys of Bonneville
as Narrator (voice)
2011
2010
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Valentine's Day
as Harrison Copeland
2010
2008
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Made of Honor
as Tom
2008
2007
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Freedom Writers
as Scott Casey
2007
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Enchanted
as Robert Philip
2007
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24 x 24: Wide Open with Jeff Gordon
as Self - Host
2007
2006
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Brother Bear 2
as Kenai (voice)
2006
2004
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Iron Jawed Angels
as Ben Weissman
2004
2003
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Lucky 7
as Peter Connor
2003
2002
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Sweet Home Alabama
as Andrew Hennings
2002
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The Emperor's Club
as Older Louis Masoudi
2002
2000
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Scream 3
as Mark Kincaid
2000
1999
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Me and Will
as Fast Eddie
1999
1998
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Jeremiah
as Jeremiah
1998
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Denial
as Sam
1998
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Ava's Magical Adventure
1998
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There's No Fish Food in Heaven
as The Stranger
1998
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The Escape
as Clayton
1998
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Crime and Punishment
as Rodya Raskolnikov
1998
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The Treat
as Mike
1998
1997
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Hugo Pool
as Floyd Gaylen
1997
1996
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The Right to Remain Silent
as Tom Harris
1996
1995
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Outbreak
as Jimbo Scott
1995
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Bloodknot
as Tom
1995
1994
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With Honors
as Everett Calloway
1994
1993
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Face the Music
as Charlie Hunter
1993
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Bank Robber
as Billy
1993
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For Better and for Worse
as Robert Faldo
1993
1991
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Mobsters
as Meyer Lansky
1991
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Run
as Charlie Farrow
1991
1990
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Coupe de Ville
as Robert 'Bobby' Libner
1990
1989
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Loverboy
as Randy Bodek
1989
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Happy Together
as Chris Wooden
1989
1988
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Some Girls
as Michael
1988
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In a Shallow Grave
as Potter Daventry
1988
1987
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Can't Buy Me Love
as Ronald Miller
1987
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In the Mood
as Ellsworth "Sonny" Wisecarver
1987
1986
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Meatballs III: Summer Job
as Rudy
1986
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A Fighting Choice
as Kellin Taylor
1986
1985
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Heaven Help Us
as Corbet
1985
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The Stuff
as Underground Stuff Buyer (uncredited)
1985
Unknown year
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