Patrick DempseyPatrick Galen Dempsey (born January 13, 1966) is an American actor and race car driver. He is best known for his role as neurosurgeon Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd in Grey's Anatomy. He had early success as an actor, starring in a number of films in the 1980s, including Can't Buy Me Love (1987) and LoveFilmographyMemory of a Killer (2026)Dexter: Original Sin (2024)Thanksgiving (2023)Disenchanted (2022)Devils (2020)The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (2018)Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)Flypaper (2011)Valentine's Day (2010)Made of Honor (2008)Enchanted (2007)Freedom Writers (2007)Sweet Home Alabama (2002)Scream 3 (2000)Outbreak (1995)With Honors (1994)Mobsters (1991)Loverboy (1989)Happy Together (1989)Some Girls (1988)Can't Buy Me Love (1987)Meatballs III: Summer Job (1986)