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Patrick Dempsey Biography (Derek Shepherd, Grey's Anatomy)

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Birthday:

January 13, 1966

Place of Birth:

Lewiston, Maine

Previous TV and Movie Roles:

"Grey's Anatomy"
"Iron Jawed Angels"
"Lucky 7"
"Sweet Home Alabama"
"Rebellion"
"Corsairs"
"Blonde"
"Chestnut Hill"
"Scream 3"
"Me and Will"
"Jeremiah"
"Crime and Punishment"
"A Season in Purgatory"
"Can't Buy Me Love"

Trivia Fact #1:

Patrick did a television commercial in 2003 for the American Stroke Association.

Trivia Fact #2:

Believe it or not, he was a prized juggler and had dreams of attending Clown College.

Trivia Fact #3:

His first wife, Rocky Parker is the mother of his best friend. She was 27 years older than Patrick.

Hobbies:

Patrick is an avid racing enthusiast and has participated in the Panoz Series and the Pro Miata series.

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