Patrick Dempsey & his dubbing voice Boris Tessmann
Occupation: Actor
Date of birth: 13 January 1966
Place of birth: Lewiston, Maine
Nationality: American
Height: 178 cm
Partner: Jillian Dempsey
Ex-partner: Rocky Parker
Nicknames: Dr McDreamy
Miscellaneous:
Even at a young age, Patrick Galen Dempsey showed an unusual interest: he started juggling early on, learned to ride a unicycle and toyed with the idea of a career as a clown: he wanted to ‘be the centre of attention’ and dreamed of the circus ring. At the age of 13, he performed his own juggling show and eventually found his way to the theatre via the stage: he worked with the Maine Acting Company, among others, and had engagements in New York. There he gained his first acting experience.
Despite his early success, his path was not always easy: he was diagnosed with dyslexia and had to regularly memorise texts for his roles. This has shaped him to this day, but at the same time, his unique career has given him character and depth.
Breakthrough:
Dempsey made his debut on the big screen in the late 1980s: films such as Can't Buy Me Love (1987) and Loverboy (1989) made him a heartthrob for teenagers. Nevertheless, it was his move to television and later his entry into a completely different series format that really made him famous: since 2005, he has played neurosurgeon Dr Derek Shepherd in the hit series Grey's Anatomy. This role brought Dempsey international fame and popularity.
Development:
Dempsey remained connected to cinema and took on leading and supporting roles in various genres – romantic comedies, dramas, action films. For example, he appeared in Sweet Home Alabama (2002), Enchanted (2007), Made of Honor (2008), Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) and, in later years, Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) and The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019).
His versatility was evident in his ability to give convincing performances in romantic comedies as well as in more serious drama and action films. At the same time, he remained true to his original passion – motor racing – and built up a serious profile in this field.
Accolades:
8 awards & 23 nominations
Throughout his career, Dempsey has received several awards and nominations: In 1988, he won the Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor for Can't Buy Me Love. He has received multiple awards for his role in Grey's Anatomy: He received the People's Choice Award for Favourite TV Actor (2007) and Favourite Dramatic TV Actor (2015). He was also nominated for two Golden Globe Awards (2006, 2007) and an Emmy Award for a guest appearance in a series.
Filmography
We have listed some of his best and most famous films and series here:
2024-2025: Dexter: Original Sin (TV series)
2023: Thanksgiving
2023: Ferrari
2022: Disenchanted
2020-2022: Devils (TV series)
2018: The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair (TV series, 10 episodes)
2016: Bridget Jones's Baby
2011: Flypaper
2008: Made of Honor
2007: Enchanted
2007: Freedom Writers
2005-2015, 2020-2021: Grey’s Anatomy (TV series, 239 episodes)
2002: Sweet Home Alabama
2000: Scream 3
1998: The Bible: Jeremiah
1998: The Naked Truth About Men and Women
1997: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (TV film)
1994: With Honors
1991: Mobsters
1989: Loverboy
1987: Can't Buy Me Love
1985: Heaven Help Us