Patrick Dempsey is an American actor who is best known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on the popular medical drama series, GREY’S ANATOMY.
He is also known for his leading man romantic roles including in Disney Enchanted films.
Dempsey received three People’s Choice Awards as well as nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.
He was honored with a Disney Legend Award in 2022 and was named as People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2023.
Patrick Dempsey Biography
Patrick Dempsey was born in Lewiston, Maine, and grew up in the nearby towns of Turner and Buckfield.
He has two older sisters His mother, Amanda (née Casson), was a school secretary, and his father, William, was an insurance salesman.
He attended Leavitt Area High school, Buckfield High School and St. Dominic Regional High School, and after moving to Houston attended Willowridge High School.
In his youth, Dempsey participated in juggling competitions.
In 1981, he achieved second place at the International Jugglers’ Association Championship in the Juniors category, just behind Anthony Gatto, who is considered to be the best technical juggler of all time.
Dempsey was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 12.
He told Barbara Walters on her 2008 Oscar special that he thinks dyslexia made him what he is today.
“It’s given me a perspective of — you have to keep working,” Dempsey told Walters. “I have never given up.
Patrick Dempsey Career
Dempsey began his acting career as a teenager, Some of his career highlights are:
He starred in the romantic comedy Can’t Buy Me Love in 1987, which was one of his earliest breakout roles.
He played the lead role of Dr. Derek Shepherd in the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy from 2005 to 2015, earning him worldwide fame and several awards and nominations .
He co-founded Dempsey Racing, a professional sports car team, in 2006 and competed in various endurance races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Rolex 24 at Daytona .
He produced and starred in the miniseries The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair in 2018, based on the bestselling novel by Joël Dicker .
He returned to Grey’s Anatomy in 2020 for a guest appearance as a hallucination of his character, surprising and delighting the fans .
Patrick Dempsey is a versatile and talented performer who has achieved success in both acting and racing.
He is also involved in several charitable causes, such as the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing and the Dempsey Challenge.
Patrick Dempsey Wife
Patrick Dempsey has been married twice.
His first wife was Rocky Parker, an actress and director who was 27 years older than him. They got married in 1987 and divorced in 1994 .
His second and current wife is Jillian Fink, a makeup artist and hairstylist. They tied the knot in 1999 and have three kids together.
Patrick Dempsey Children
Dempsey is a proud father of three children: a daughter named Talula Fyfe, who was born in 2002, and twin sons named Darby Galen and Sullivan Patrick, who were born in 2007.
Patrick Dempsey Parents
His mother, Amanda (née Casson), was a school secretary, and his father, William, was an insurance salesman.
Patrick Dempsey Siblings
He has two older sisters, Mary Dempsey and Alicia Hatten, and a stepbrother, Shane .
Patrick Dempsey Family
Spouse/Ex-: Jillian Fink (m. 1999), Rocky Parker (m. 1987–1994)
Father: William Dempsey
Mother: Amanda Dempsey
Siblings: Alicia Hatten, Mary Dempsey
Children: Darby Galen Dempsey, Sullivan Patrick Dempsey, Tallula Fyfe Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey Net worth
Patrick Dempsey is an American actor, producer, and race car driver who has a net worth of $85 million.
Most of his wealth comes from his acting career, especially his long-running stint on Grey’s Anatomy, where he reportedly earned $350,000 per episode.
He also has endorsement deals with brands such as Versace, Avon, and Porsche 3.
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