Derek Shepherd.
fictional character from the television show Grey's Anatomy
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star’s Announcement Disappointments Liberals Everywhere
Actor Patrick Dempsey, best known to many viewers as Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy, says he has no plans to enter politics. Instead, the Maine native says he wants to keep serving people through charity work and community support. In an op-ed for the Portland Press Herald, Dempsey addressed speculation that he might run […]
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About Derek Shepherd
Derek Christopher Shepherd, often referred to as "McDreamy" for his attractiveness, was a fictional surgeon from the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy, portrayed by actor Patrick Dempsey. He made his first appearance in the series' pilot episode, "A Hard Day's Night", which was broadcast on March 27, 2005.
Everything about Derek Shepherd →- Occupation
- neurosurgeon
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- 1966
- Died
- March 26, 2015