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- Full name: Derek Shepherd
- Nickname: McDreamy
- Show: Grey's Anatomy
- First appearance: Pilot episode March 27, 2005
- Occupation: Head of Neurosurgery at Seattle Grace Hospital
- Spouse/Romantic interest: Addison Montgomery-Shepherd, Meredith Grey, Nurse Rose
- Portrayed by: Patrick Dempsey
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Actor Information
- Birth name: Patrick Galen Dempsey
- Birth date: January 13, 1966
- Birthplace: Lewiston, Maine
- Spouse: Jillian Fink Dempsey (1999-present)
- Awards: People's Choice Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Young Artist Award
- Notable projects: Made of Honor, Sweet Home Alabama, Freedom Writers
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Character Quotes
- "I got drunk and she took advantage of me. Or she got drunk and I took advantage of her. Well, either way, we were drunk, definitely, and somebody took advantage. I look at it as my initiation into Seattle. What about you?" - Grey's Wiki
- "How come you haven't gotten on your broomstick and gone back to New York where you belong?" - Grey's Wiki
- "From now on, you can expect that I'm gonna show up. Even if I yell. Even if you yell. I'm always gonna show up." - Grey's Wiki
- "Don't get me wrong: I like the kissing. I'm all for the kissing. More kissing, I say." - Grey's Wiki
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Derek Shepherd Questions
Was Tyne Daly believable as Derek Shepherds mother on Greys Anatomy? 4 AnswersBelieveable in what sense?Certainly, given her age and physical appearance, she could be someone's mother. And a very good mother at that. She certainly struck ... read more
Now that Derek Jeter tied the Yankees career hits record, how much further will he go? 7 AnswersJeter is 35 years old, but is also having a career year. In 2001 he signed a 10-year contract (http://bit.ly/4xrGrw), putting him under contract through the en... read more
Best Shepherds Pie Recipe? 6 AnswersI like the classic, but I also like a sort of Frenchified version. Call it the Breton version, if you will. In a nutshell, start out by marinating beef cube... read more
What is a healthy and inexpensive way to feed a German Shepherd mix? 1 AnswerI'm sorry it's taken so long to respond to this question. I have Rottweilers, but the breeds do similar work. I've had up to six dogs at any given time, and ha... read more


