Profile
Famous as :
ActorBirth Name :
Patrick DempseyBirth Date :
January 13, 1966Birth Place :
Lewiston, Maine, USASpouse :
Rocky Parker (actress, 1987 - 1994), Jillian Fink (since 31-Jul-99)Claim to fame :
As Dr. Derek Shepherd on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" (2005)
Patrick Dempsey May or May Not Leave 'Grey's Anatomy'
February 24, 2009 09:02:49One question after another have been shot on whether Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight will quit "Grey's Anatomy" or not, but never on the possibility of Patrick Dempsey leaving. The TV world is made rive when ABC released a synopsis for the March episode, where McDreamy comes to a decision that he wants to "quit".
Derek had made a questionable call when treating his pregnant patient which led to an unsuccessful result in the last week's episode. The husband of the patient goes on rampant and calls him a murderer, which leads to Derek rethinking that he has more failed cases than the successful ones.
List of 2009 People's Choice Awards Winners in TV
January 08, 2009 11:01:31Through online voting, it is found out that viewers favor "House M.D." and its leading star Hugh Laurie. The FOX production was announced as Favorite TV Drama at the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards, beating down "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Grey's Anatomy". Laurie aka Dr. House meanwhile, triumphs over Charlie Sheen in "Two and a Half Men" and Patrick Dempsey in "Grey's".
Another notable winner is Ellen DeGeneres who via her daytime show, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", won Favorite Talk Show Host. Receiving the award, Ellen said during the acceptance speech, "I wish I could share this with you. I could throw it on the ground and smash it into a million pieces, and give each one of you a little piece of it, but that's violent, and that's probably why you voted for me, because I'm not violent."
35th Annual People's Choice Awards Nominees in TV
November 11, 2008 10:11:47Several Hollywood's celebrities who have made contributions to the TV world as well as both popular and new shows that have continuously attracted audience this year have been chosen as the nominees of the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards. Among the shows that have become a favorite is medical drama "Grey's Anatomy".
Not only does the show is picked as the candidate of Favorite TV Drama along with "House M.D." and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", the show's star Patrick Dempsey who portrays the famous Dr. McDreamy is put under the nomination of Favorite Male TV Star. Interestingly, he will battle it out with Hugh Laurie, the titular character of "House" in that category.
Final Set of 60th Primetime Emmy Awards Presenters
September 18, 2008 04:09:33The concluding band of celebrities to handout kudos at the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards has been announced. Among the A-listers agreeing to join the festivities are "Grey's Anatomy" stars Patrick Dempsey and Sandra Oh, "Sex and the City" actress Cynthia Nixon, "30 Rock" lead man Alec Baldwin, and one of "Lipstick Jungle" principal cast Brooke Shields.
Other television thesps confirmed to present the winged-lady statuettes include Glenn Close, Craig Ferguson, Sally Field, Ricky Gervais, Martin Sheen, Kathryn Joosten and Glynn Turman. In addition, audience will be seeing the pairing-up appearances by comedians, Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, and TV stars, Mary Tyler Moore and Betty White.
Jennifer Love Hewitt and Patrick Dempsey Are America's Sexiest TV Stars
May 03, 2008 10:05:42Jennifer Love Hewitt and Patrick Dempsey have both been named by TV Guide as America's Sexiest TV Stars thus grace different covers of the magazine's Sexiest Stars issue. On him being included in the list, the "Grey's Anatomy" actor said the honor was "very flattering".
TV Guide writer Carol Dittbrenner claims it was the haircut Dempsey sports that secured him the top spot. "With Patrick Dempsey, he has a huge, thick head of hair and you just want to run your fingers through it!" so she said.
Avon Partnered with Patrick Dempsey to Create Signature Men's Fragrance
April 01, 2008 02:04:30Avon Products Inc. announced Monday, March 31 its partnership with Patrick Dempsey to create a signature men's fragrance. Concerning the multiyear contract, the actor best known as McDreamy on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" will thus be the face of the company's men's fragrance, which is set to debut in November of 2008 in the U.S., with a global launch following in 2009.
"We are thrilled to partner with Patrick Dempsey-an incredibly accomplished actor who has achieved such broad appeal because of his genuine authenticity, charisma and style," Avon Products Chairman and CEO Andrea Jung said in a statement. "We're extremely impressed with both his on and off screen accomplishments, and have a shared commitment to giving back to communities in ways both big and small," Jung added.
Patrick Dempsey Starts the 'Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing'
March 12, 2008 12:03:54Is known for his role as neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd (Dr. McDreamy) on the medical drama "Grey's Anatomy", Patrick Dempsey is making a real-life contribution to health care. The hunk made an appearance at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine on Monday, March 10 to announce plans for a new cancer center to be named in his honor.
The cancer center is about to be named the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing. The inspiration for it comes from Patrick's mother Amanda Dempsey who fought ovarian cancer, successfully being treated at the hospital and is now cancer free.
Winners of the 34th Annual People's Choice Awards in TV Categories Unveiled
January 09, 2008 12:01:45The winners are in. The 34th Annual People's Choice Awards winners have been unveiled.
While "Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End" was among fan favorites in Movie categories, primetime TV medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" was one of the big winners in the TV categories, earned its stars Katherine Heigl and Patrick Dempsey the awards for Favorite Female TV Star and Favorite Male TV Star in succession.
Patrick Dempsey Named People Magazine's Star of the Year
December 21, 2007 04:12:36Included on People's list of the Sexiest Men Alive of 2007 has led Patrick Dempsey to score a deal to be the new face of fashion house Versace's 2008 men's spring/summer line. And both achievements now earn him another title that is "Star of the Year."
The movie hunk, who's best known for his portrayal as Dr. Derek Shepherd on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy", was named People Magazine's Star of the Year on Thursday, December 20 after a stellar year, off and on screen.
People Gave Sexiest Man Alive Matt Damon the Ego Boost of a Lifetime
November 15, 2007 09:11:45No stranger to accolades, Matt Damon is turning up the heat with his being handed the year's most prestigious honor of People's "Sexiest Man Alive," thus making him the 22nd recipient of the magazine's sexy title. Concerning his newly-attached title, the Oscar winning actor will grace the cover of the special double issue of the magazine which will hit stands by Friday November 16th.
"George Clooney and Brad Pitt have shamelessly campaigned for him since 2001, but all it takes is one look at Damon's piercing blue eyes, crooked smile and family-guy demeanor to understand why he has been chosen," the magazine said in a statement.
Isaiah Washington Threatening Legal Action Against the Producers of "Grey's Anatomy"
June 22, 2007 11:06:20
He's still mad and upset about being fired from the hit TV series "Grey's Anatomy". Isaiah Washington has, in an interview with the Houston Chronicle on Wednesday June 20th, opened up about the unfortunate while revealed further that he's threatening to take legal action against the show's producers.
"They fired the wrong guy. I have to clear my name. I'll start from the beginning. I'm telling everything. So here's the truth," the actor tells the newspaper. On his defense, Isaiah pointed T. R. Knight to have exploited the controversy in order to get a salary increase and to enhance his role.
Brad Pitt Is the No. 1 Dad According to Life & Style
June 08, 2007 03:06:12
Is handsome, rich, and has a high rising acting career, Brad Pitt does have everything that every man would envy. Good at acting, the actor and father of four has the "it" factor that makes him tops Life & Style's list of Hollywood's Top 10 Dads. Praised for "doing it all" for his kids, the hunk also is credited for "loving what he's doing for them". That's the reason why he's the No. 1 Dad after all.
Comes in 2nd place is the "Spider-Man" Tobey Maguire who's cited to not letting her daughter Ruby out of his sight. Senior actor Johnny Depp is on the 3rd spot for "tying the knot with his kids." Violet's daddy Ben Affleck is ranked 4th for making her laugh and becoming her "big Teddy Bear". Finishing the Top 5 is Will Smith who once shared the spotlight with his "The Pursuit of Happyness" co-star, son Jaden.
TV's Hottest Gentlemen in TV Guide's Poll
March 23, 2007 10:03:48
Not only TV Guide has women, but also men. The popular magazine agrees that Patrick Dempsey, who is famous for his action in the popular TV series "Grey's Anatomy," is TV's Hottest Gentleman. The Dr. McDreamy tops any other hard-to-beat candidates, like Sendhil Ramamurthy who comes 2nd and James Tupper who is chosen the 3rd.
Josh Holloway, who portrays Sawyer on "Lost," is ranked 4th, just one place ahead of Taylor Kitsch of "Friday Night Lights" at No. 5. Shemar Moore, who plays Derek Morgan on "Criminal Minds," is voted the 6th TV's Hottest Gentleman, while Skeet Ulrich is ranked 7th.
TV Show Access Hollywood's 'Guy Candy' List
March 09, 2007 09:03:11
Justin Timberlake is Hollywood's number one hunk. The pop singer has topped the 'Guy Candy' list compiled by TV show Access Hollywood, praised as "easy choice."
"With his trademark moves and signature style, Justin brought sexy back to stay and Hollywood can't get enough," the show's editors said on the recording artist.
Double Boys for Patrick Dempsey and Wife Jillian Fink
February 03, 2007 11:02:15
"Dr. McDreamy" is now a father, again.
Patrick Dempsey, who plays Derek "Dr. McDreamy" Shepherd on "Grey's Anatomy", and his wife Jillian Fink happily welcomed twin boys Thursday Feb 1st, 2007.
The Top Entertainers of 2006 According to U.S. Magazine Entertainment Weekly
December 22, 2006 11:12:51
The cast of the television hospital drama "Grey's Anatomy", including Patrick Dempsey, Ellen Pompeo, and Katherine Heigl just to name a few, should be proud as they are all chosen as the Top Entertainers of 2006 by the U.S. magazine Entertainment Weekly. Not only the Emmy-Award winning medical drama has successfully generated more than 20 million weekly viewers, but also it has a cultural impact to them, that's why they deserve the title.
"'Grey's' isn't just a show, it's a phenomenon," said Entertainment Weekly Executive Editor Lori Majewski. "Back in May when last season's final show aired, every place in New York City was empty. You could get a table at the best restaurants," she said. YouTube, the wildly popular Web site where people post videos of anything from themselves singing to comedian Michael Richards shouting racial epithets, also makes the list because it too has a cultural impact beyond its cyberspace borders.
Patrick Dempsey Bestowed An "Honor"
December 05, 2006 03:12:44
Signing a pay-or-play deal with Columbia Pictures, Patrick Dempsey is about to topline the studio's new project of "Made of Honor", Variety has learned.
A male-driven romantic comedy, the flick sees Dempsey become a maid of honor of his dream girl in an attempt to win her heart. Adam Sztykiel originally penned the script before it gets a rewrite by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont with Aaron Kaplan, Tania Landau, Neal H. Moritz, and Sean Perrone producing.
People Magazine's Sexiest Men Alive for 2006
November 16, 2006 09:11:24
Last year he was sexy, and as for now on he's still sexy. At least people still consider him so. George Clooney is charming, but most of all he is sexy, and apparently the actor has been named People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2006. This is the second time that he gets the predicate after he was given the honor a year ago for the same title.
"Brad's going to be upset," the 45-year-old Oscar winner told People in its special issue. Also two-time winner, Brad Pitt sadly only makes it at number 15. Listed on People magazine's annual survey including actor Patrick Dempsey who comes in second spot, and Ashton Kutcher in third. Taye Diggs, to follow, secures the 4th position ahead of Johnny Depp at number five.
Baby Twins Booming in Hollywood
September 21, 2006 10:09:41
It's more than just baby booming in Hollywood. Yes it's more than that. It, instead, baby twins booming.
Subsequent to the statement released last week, which said that Patrick Dempsey and his wife Jillian are expecting their second child together, new report surfaces by the hour that the couple is expecting twin boys.
Patrick Dempsey and Wife Expecting Their Second Child
September 15, 2006 10:09:38
Patrick Dempsey, the actor who is currently working as Dr. Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd on the medical drama "Grey's Anatomy", does daddyhood again.
The hunk and wife Jillian Dempsey are expecting their second child together, the star's publicist confirmed to People.
Dempsey's Double Duty in Freedom & Enchanted
January 25, 2006 02:01:04Movie star Patrick Dempsey is determined to double his duty in two different movie projects. Has signed on for Paramount Pictures' "Freedom Writers," the actor also is now in talks to join the cast of Disney's "Enchanted."
As of the first mentioned project, the film will be directed by Richard LaGravenese. In the film tells the story of a young teacher who inspires her class of at-risk students to pursue education beyond high school, Dempsey will play the husband of Hilary Swank's character.
