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Patrick Dempsey

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Also Known As:
McDreamy, Dr. Derek Shepherd
Height:
5' 10"
Hometown:
Malibu

Bio:
Patrick Dempsey (born Patrick Galen Dempsey on January 13, 1996 in Lewiston Maine) is an American actor and race car driver. Patrick was always interested in entertaining and at a young age, he landed role in a touring production of Torch Song Trilogy. He followed up that debut with more stage appearances before making the leap to film with a role in 1985’s Heaven Help Us and 1987’s In The Mood. Patrick’s movie career continued throughout the 1980’s and 90’s, but it was television where he made his name. His first major television role was on Will & Grace in 1998. He received an Emmy nomination in 2001 for his role of Aaron Brooks on the series Once & Again. Though he scored a hit with a role in 2002’s Sweet Home Alabama, opposite Reese Witherspoon, his most noted role came three years later when he was cast as Dr. Derek Shepherd on TV’s Grey’s Anatomy. Patrick stayed with the show for ten years until April 23, 2015, when his character was killed in a shocking episode. The next day, Patrick confirmed his exit from the show.

Best Known For:
Patrick is best known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy.

Personal Life:
Patrick is an accomplished juggler. In addition to acting, Patrick is an active race-car driver, having competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car race, and Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race. Patrick married actress and acting coach, Rocky Parker in 1987. The couple divorced in 1994. Patrick married Jillian Fink in 1999. The couple had three children together – daughter Tallulah Fyfe and twins Sullivan Patrick and Darby Galen. In January 2015, the couple filed for divorce.

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After Meredith Grey and Dr. Derek Shepherd were forced apart on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ in Season 11, the relationship between the characters’ actors had a similar fate IRL! Ellen Pompeo explained why there’s silence between her and Patrick Dempsey.

December 11, 2018
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Patrick Dempsey: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star ‘Attacked’ Late Ex-Wife Rocky Parker — Report

Patrick Dempsey’s first wife lobbed shocking allegations against the actor when she filed for divorce in 1994, including that he physically attacked her! The late Rocky Parker claimed in her divorce docs that Patrick abused her on a film set, and it gets so much worse from there. Click through to read the horrifying claims.

September 18, 2016
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Patrick Dempsey Revives Derek Shepherd For Epic Medical Crossover — Watch

Derek Shepherd… is ALIVE?! Patrick Dempsey puts his scrubs back on for the medical crossover we’ve been waiting for. McDreamy is back and hotter than ever in this incredible new ad. Click to WATCH!

September 8, 2016

Patrick Dempsey & 12 More Celebrity Racing Fans — Pics

The Indy 500 has arrived, and it’s all about racing! Racing season is in full swing, and so many celebrities are racing fans. Check out these sports-loving stars now!
Are you ready for some racing? With the Indy 500 gearing up, it’s time to take a look at some of racing’s biggest fans. From Patrick Dempsey to Kim Kardashian to Nina Dobrev, these celebs love to watch all things racing!

May 29, 2016
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Patrick Dempsey Confirms Divorce From Jillian Fink Is Off: We’re ‘Working’ At It

Love is still in the air between Patrick Dempsey and Jillian Fink! Almost a year and a half after she filed for divorce, the couple has reconciled, according to the actor himself. Find out what he’s ‘sacrificed’ for the relationship here!
Patrick Dempsey, 50, really wanted to save his marriage to Jillian Fink — so he made a major lifestyle change in hopes of winning her back over. Apparently it worked, too, because in a brand new interview, he confirms that the pair is still together. Get the scoop here!

May 25, 2016
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Patrick Dempsey & Wife Jillian Fink Call Off Divorce: Split Was ‘Making Him Miserable’

OMG! It looks like love is in the air once again for Patrick Dempsey and Jillian Fink! After spending months working to get their romance back on track, the once estranged couple has decided to give their 15-year marriage a second chance!
Patrick Dempsey, 50, and Jillian Fink, 48, are reunited and it feels so good! At a time when it seems like every Hollywood relationship is falling apart, the Grey’s Anatomy actor and his makeup artist wife have decided to  give their love another go, as a new report now claims the two have officially called off their divorce. So, why the change of heart? Find out here!

January 21, 2016
Patrick Dempsey Jennifer Garner Dating

Jennifer Garner & Patrick Dempsey Secretly Dating After Messy Divorces — Report

Do we have a hot new couple on our hands?! Jennifer Garner still spends a lot of time with her ex, Ben Affleck, but she’s reportedly started dating the also newly-single, Patrick Dempsey. Get the scoop on their rumored relationship right here!
What better way for two A-listers to get through their respective divorces than by hooking up with each other?! Jennifer Garner and Patrick Dempsey are taking the Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani route after their splits from Ben Affleck and Jillian Fink, respectively, according to a new report. So how did this hot new romance start? Find out here!

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