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Patrick Dempsey Biography

Birth Name:Patrick Galen Dempsey

Birth Place:Lewiston, Maine, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Soundtrack, Production manager

Fast Facts

Founded the Patrick Dempsey Center in the Central Maine Medical Center in his hometown of Lewiston, Maine, to honor his mother, who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer numerous times since 1997
Won the Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy in 1988
Performed as a juggler as a teenager and intended to join a circus before becoming an actor
Well known for his role in the series "Grey's Anatomy․"
Founded the Dempsey Racing Team and competes as often as his filming schedule allows
Used a crowbar and a fire extinguisher to help pull a teenager out of a car after it had crashed in 2012
Voiced State Farm and Mazda commercials

Awards

1988Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy: winner
2001OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2001OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2002OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2006Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2006Satellite Award-Best Ensemble, Television: winner
2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor: Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2007Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2008MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2008National Movie Award-Best Performance - Male: nominated
2008Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Drama: nominated
2012Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
2014People's Choice Award-Favorite On-Screen Chemistry: nominated
2021Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: nominated
2024Golden Scythe-Best Supporting Actor: nominated