Patrick Dempsey
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Patrick Galen Dempsey is an American actor and racing driver. He is best known for his role as neurosurgeon Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd in the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy from 2005 to 2015. He is also known for his leading man romantic films roles, including in Enchanted (2007). Dempsey has received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, and was named as People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2023.
Dempsey in 2016
Dempsey at the 80th Academy Awards
Dempsey at the 2008 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona
Dempsey waves to the crowd at the 2015 Indianapolis 500, where he served as the Honorary Starter.
Derek Shepherd
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Derek Christopher Shepherd, M.D., F.A.C.S., also referred to as "McDreamy", is a fictional surgeon from the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy, portrayed by actor Patrick Dempsey. He made his first appearance in the pilot episode, "A Hard Day's Night", which was broadcast on March 27, 2005.
Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd in 2012
Shepherd's relationship with Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) has been the highlight of the series since its inception.