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• Patrick Dempsey BIO

  American actor Patrick Dempsey currently portrays Dr. Derek Shepherd (aka Dr. McDreamy) on the hit ABC show, Grey's Anatomy. Before his current success Dempsey had a long and varied career in such films as Can't Buy Me Love Jeremiah, and Sweet Home Alabama. Dempsey is know for his trademark dark and wavy hair, and has placed second for three years running on People's Sexiest Man Alive list.

  Many fans do not know that Patrick Dempsey is also an accomplished race car driver. He has raced many different types of cars, including Ford Mustang, Mazda RX8 and has held the accomplishment of finishing the LeMans race while driving a Ferrari in June 2009. Patrick also co-owns 2 different racing teams. Vision Racing and Hyper Sport Racing which has now changed its name to Dempsey Racing

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Patrick Galen Dempsey
  2. Born: January 13, 1966
  3. Birthplace: Lewiston, Maine
  4. Spouse: Jillian Fink Dempsey
  5. Children: Tallulah, Darby, and Sullivan
  6. Notable TV series: Grey's Anatomy
  7. Notable film: Enchanted
  8. 2008 earnings: $3.5 millionTV Guide: Jennifer Aniston Earned $27 Million in 2008 (April 9, 2008)

• Patrick Dempsey Cancer Center for Hope and Healing

  Patrick's mother has had ovarian cancer on a few different occasions and beat it. Grateful she is in remission, Patrick wanted to do something to help cancer victims as well as their families.

  Patrick's sister Mary Dempsey helps with the running the cancer center and in October, 4 2009 there will be a charity race/run to help raise funds for the center.

  You can check out the Patrick Dempsey Cancer Center for Hope and Healing and The Dempsey Challenge by clicking on the links.

• McDreamy

  Dempsey plays neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. He is often referred to by the other doctors as "McDreamy". Shepherd was married to Addison, divorced her, and is in an on-again-off-again relationship with Meredith Grey.

• Notable Filmography

  • 2008: Made of Honor
  • 2007: Enchanted
  • 2007: Freedom Writers
  • 2002: Sweet Home Alabama
  • 2002: The Emperor's Club
  • 2000: Scream 3

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