The American Hollywood actor, and race car driver, Patrick Dempsey is best known for his role as neurosurgeon Dr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy. In addition, he has won several awards and has also received nominations for his work throughout his career. Apart from acting career, he was the co-owner of the Vision Racing Indycar Series team and is the current owner of Dempsey Racing.
Patrik Dempsey was born as Patrick Galen Dempsey on January 13, 1966, in Lewiston, Maine, USA. He is American by nationality and belongs to mixed (German, English, Scottish, and Swedish) ethnicity.
Regarding his parents, Patrick's mother, Amanda (nee Casson), was a school secretary, and his father, William, was an insurance salesman. He was raised along with his two sisters, Alicia Hatten, Mary Dempsey in nearby towns of Turner and Buckfield.
Academically, he attended Buckfield High School and St. Dominic Regional High School.
Patrick Dempsey in Billboard events.
The Hollywood star, Patrick is currently married to a hairstylist and makeup professional, Jillian Fink. The couple shared their wedding vows on July 31, 1999.
After nearly 16 years of marriage, Jillian filed for divorce in early 2015. However, the two settled their differences and reconciled their relationship before that year came to an end. The divorce application was officially struck off in November 12, 2016.
Patrick Dempsey with his wife Jillian Fink
The husband and wife are blessed with three children, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Tallula Fyfe, on February 20, 2002. They welcomed twin sons Sullivan Patrick Dempsey and Darby Galen Dempsey, on February 20, 2007.
Prior to his current relation, he was married to former actress and acting coach Rochelle “Rocky” Parker in 1987. Their marriage ended in a divorce on 26 April 1994. Unfortunately, Rocky passed on in April 2014.
According to Celebritynetworth, American actor, Patrick Dempsey, has an estimated net worth of $60 million, as of 2019. His worth can be compared to other celebrities like Jon Favreau, Tom Anderson, and James Rothschild.
He earned pretty well from his acting profession in Hollywood movies and television series. He took $350,000 per episode. As per some sources, she earns an average salary $9.8 Millions per year.
In addition, Patrick owns a home with three bedrooms, three and half bathrooms including a master suite with fireplace and dual bathroom with a worth $6.4 million.
Some of his movies has made a good collection at the box office:
Movies | Budget | Box Office |
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) | $195 million. | $1.123 billion. |
Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) | $35 million | $212 million |
Sweet Home Alabama (2002) | $30 million | $180.6 million |
Outbreak (1995) | $50 million | $189.8 million |
Dempsey started his career as a stage actor in his hometown. In 1985, she marked his film debut in the comedy flick Heaven Help Us. His acting career got a major boost when he played a starring role in the 1985 movie In the Mood.
Moreover, he appeared in comedy movies like Some Girls (1988), Loverboy (1989) and Happy Together (1989).
In 2005, Patrick appeared in a lead role as Dr. Derek Shepherd in the hit American medical drama series, Grey’s Anatomy alongside Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson, Kate Walsh, Sara Ramirez, Eric Dane, Chyler Leigh, and many more.
In 2001, he received an Emmy Award nomination for his guest role as Aaron Brook in the highly-acclaimed series Once and Again. Also, he was nominated in a Golden Globe, 2 SAG Awards, and several others.
The American Hollywood actor, and race car driver.
53 years old
American
5 feet 10 inches.
77 kg / 39 inches chest, 32 inches waist, and 15 inches biceps.
$60 million.