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    Dempsey, Patrick

    A quiz on Mr. Dempsey would not be complete without a mention of his hit television series "Grey's Anatomy" where he portrayed neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd, more popularly known by what nickname?Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

      McDreamy. Before he became Dr. McDreamy in 2005, Patrick auditioned for another role as a doctor in the medical series, "House".

    In 2007, Patrick was reunited with Hilary Swank in the movie "Freedom Writers". Hilary and Patrick were co-stars in what show?Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

      Iron Jawed Angels. While this 2004 HBO production was based on historical events about American women's suffrage, Patrick's character, Ben Weissman was a fictional one.

    In the early 21st century, Patrick played the boyfriend of Will Truman in tv's "Will and Grace". What was the name of his character?Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

      Matt. Patrick was Matt Moshay, a sportscaster who was Will's boyfriend until he refused to admit to his boss that he was gay. He made three appearance in the comedy in the 2000-2001 season.

    Who did Patrick marry in July 1999?Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

      Jillian Fink. Patrick was married to Rocky Parker, several years his senior, from 1987 to 1994. Kirstie Alley was his co-star in "Loverboy" (1989). Patrick and Jillian welcomed a baby girl, Tallulah Fyfe in January 2002 and twin boys, Darby Galen and Sullivan Patrick, in February 2007.

    In 1981, Patrick Dempsey placed second in a national competition involving what activity?Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

      juggling. He actually placed second in the Juniors division of the 34th IJA (International Jugglers' Association) Summer Festival Championship.

    Patrick was born Patrick Galen Dempsey in what East Coast state?Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

      Maine. Specifically, Patrick was born on January 13, 1966 in Lewiston and grew up in Turner, both in Maine. He was the youngest of the three children of William and Amanda Dempsey.

    In 2006, Patrick admitted that he suffered from a learning disability as a child that went undiagnosed until he was twelve. What disability does Patrick have?All About Patrick Dempsey

      Dyslexia. About his dyslexia Patrick has said "I think it's made me who I am today. It's given me a perspective of - you have to keep working. I have never given up."

    Patrick's first post-"Grey's Anatomy" movie co-starred which Oscar winner?All About Patrick Dempsey

      Hilary Swank. "Freedom Writers" (2007) was Patrick's first post "Grey's" movie which co-starred Hilary Swank. He had previously worked with Swank in "Iron Jawed Angels" (2004). He worked with Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon in 2002's "Sweet Home Alabama".

    In 2003, Patrick starred in what Family Channel movie with Kimberly Williams-Paisley?All About Patrick Dempsey

      Lucky Seven. All of the above were Family Channel movies, but Patrick starred in "Lucky 7", a story about a girl determined to marry the seventh man she dates.

    Patrick appeared as Everett Calloway in what movie with Brendan Fraser?All About Patrick Dempsey

      With Honors. In 1994, Patrick starred with Brendan Fraser, Jos Pesci and Moira Kelly in "With Honors". He played a rich Harvard student who co-hosted a radio show with a rooster.

    In 2000, Patrick played Detective Mark Kincaid in "Scream 3". Was he a victim of the serial killer?All About Patrick Dempsey

      No. Patrick didn't meet his maker in "Scream 3", although he was shot in the arm. He also had a serious flirtation with Neve Campbell.

    When Patrick went through a dry spell in his acting career in the '90s he made guest appearances on many hit TV shows. Which was NOT a series on which Patrick guest-starred?All About Patrick Dempsey

      Friends. Patrick's appearances on "Once and Again" earned him an Emmy award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for playing Sela Ward's schizophrenic brother in 2001. Patrick had a three episode arc on "Will & Grace" as Will's closeted sportscaster boyfriend Matt in 2001, and a three episode stint on "The Practice" as Dr. Paul Stewart in 2004. Though Patrick never appeared on "Friends", his "Grey's Anatomy" co-star Ellen Pompeo did in 2004.

    In 1987, Patrick married his manager, Rocky Parker, who was quite a bit older than him. What was their age difference?All About Patrick Dempsey

      27 years. When Patrick was 21, his bride was 48. On top of being his manager, Rocky Parker was the mother of Patrick's best friend, actor Corey Parker, who was six months older than Patrick. Even though the marriage ended in divorce in 1994, Patrick and Corey still remain friends.

    Although he is most often referred to as "McDreamy" his real name is Patrick Dempsey. What is Mr. Dempsey's middle name?All About Patrick Dempsey

      Galen. In 2007, Patrick's wife, Jill Fink, gave birth to twin boys named Sullivan Patrick, and Darby Galen, the latter whose middle name is the same as his dad's. They also have a daughter, Tallulah Fyfe, born in January 2002.

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