Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Galen Dempsey is an American actor and race car driver, best known for his role as neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherdon Grey's Anatomy. He saw early success as an actor, starring in a number of films in his early 20s, including Can't Buy Me Loveand Loverboy. In the 1990s, he mostly appeared in smaller roles in film, such as Outbreak, and television, before landing a lead role in Sweet Home Alabama, a surprise box office hit. He has since then...
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth13 January 1966
CityLewiston, ME
new-york men play
I did a play called 'On Golden Pond' in a dinner theater in Maine and then went to New York for a talent competition having put together a three-man juggling routine and some one-liners and I got myself an agent from that
stars too-much maine
When I left Maine, I always wanted to be a working actor. I never cared too much about being the star. I just wanted to do the work and get on with it.
sleep luxury wow
If I can sleep in until 9 A.M. - wow, what a luxury.
children thinking three
I love having a big family. I think it's easier, oddly, in some ways, having three children as opposed to one.
comedy physical-comedy
I like physical comedy. And I like the old comedies.
racing comfortable bike
I have a specialized racing bike, which is great because it has a solid build, is comfortable to ride, and is lightweight.
shopping experts able
As obvious as it sounds, I strongly recommend shopping at a specialty bike store. They are the experts, and they will be able to help you decide which bike is best for you.
responsibility people honor
Fame is a delicate and dangerous creature; I saw people who didn't honor it, who refused to take responsibility for it, get destroyed by it. I also saw that stardom in and of itself was empty.
children kids men
The hardest thing about having three kids is trying to find a balance, because there's always the odd man out, and you also need to make sure each child gets the attention he or she needs.
children dad kids
Kids take you outside your comfort level because you ask yourself, 'How do I answer that question for them?' You think back to your childhood, and it's like: I don't want to give them that, I want to give them this. My life is my children.
money economics
Didn't you take economics? You could have had me for $49.95.
really-happy
I'm really happy to have a family and a life outside of the business.
strong-women two house
I grew up in a house full of women. I have two older sisters and my mum who is a very strong woman.
two people together
What you want in a romantic comedy, is to have two people that you want to see together and how do they overcome the obstacles that are in the way for that to happen.