Patrick Galen Dempsey (born January 13, 1966) [1] is an American actor and racing driver. He is best known for his role as neurosurgeon Dr. Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd in the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy (2005-15; 2020-21).

Each time a driver goes for the gap, he or she is not only pushing the sport, but automotive engineering entirely, to a new level. What others find in serenity, a racer finds in bold revved engines and perfectly articulated angles, where clarity is …

The American actor and race driver, who thrills fans all over the world in his role as “McDreamy” in the medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy”, has been following his passion for racing since 2013 as a member of the Porsche motorsport family.

BATAVIA, OH., (May 20, 2024) – Wright Motorsports and Patrick Dempsey have joined forces again with the announcement of the actor and driver’s return to sports car racing competition. The duo has reunited to compete in the Porsche Endurance Challenge North America, a four-race championship for Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and GT4 entrants.

Aug 21, 2021 · Though he’s no longer in the driver’s seat at Le Mans, actor Patrick Dempsey still indulges his passion for motorsports as a team co-owner. Dempsey-Proton Racing competes as a Porsche customer team in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

Jan 13, 2025 · Explore the life and achievements of Patrick Dempsey, a talented actor best known as McDreamy from Grey's Anatomy and an avid race car driver. Discover his philanthropic efforts and dual career.

Dec 13, 2024 · Patrick Dempsey got into racing in a big way. By 2015, he was essentially a full-time driver running the full World Endurance Championship in a Porsche 911 RSR, racking up a podium at Le...

Nov 24, 2024 · Actor Patrick Dempsey got a taste of big-time sports car racing a decade ago when he helped bring a GT team to the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a driver a co-owner of a...

Jul 25, 2014 · Patrick Dempsey, 48, is an American actor and race-car driver best known for his long-running role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on the American television series “Grey’s Anatomy.” He has also...

Unites with Foster and teammates Charles Espenlaub and Tom Long in finishing a career-best third in the Rolex 24 At Daytona. All four drivers led the race, including a career-high 28 laps led for Dempsey.