Patrick Galen Dempsey (born January 13, 1966) is an American actor and racecar driver who is best known for playing neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd in Grey's Anatomy (2005–2015; 2020–2021).

Patrick Dempsey is well-known for his portrayal of Dr. Derek Shepherd on the hit ABC series, GREY'S ANATOMY. His performance earned him a 2007 Screen Actors Guild Award and was nominated in …

1 day ago · Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey opens up on why he left hit medical drama The 60-year-old played Dr Derek Shepherd, known to fans as McDreamy, in the show

Jan 28, 2026 · Patrick Dempsey reflects on his varied, decades-long acting career and expresses deep gratitude. He discusses his new role in FOX’s "Memory of Killer," balancing family and professional …

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1 day ago · Patrick Dempsey remembered Eric Dane, his former “Grey’s Anatomy” co-star who died at the age of 53 announcing his ALS diagnosis last year.

2 days ago · Patrick Dempsey is remembering his late friend and fellow Grey’s Anatomy co-star, Eric Dane, and the final days before the actor’s death on Feb. 19. The world remembers Dempsey and …

2 days ago · Patrick Dempsey shared that he and Eric Dane had spoken a week before his former Grey's Anatomy costar died at the age of 53 following his battle with ALS.

Jan 26, 2026 · He cast Dempsey as the show’s unexpected villain, weaponizing his charm. “There is a non-McDreamy part of Patrick Dempsey,” he said in a recent interview.

Patrick Galen Dempsey (born January 13, 1966), is an American actor and racing driver who reached international fame due to his unforgettable role as Dr. Derek 'McDreamy' Shepherd in ABC's medical …