Trivia

In his first marriage, with Rocky Parker, he had a stepson who is a year older than he is.

As a teenager growing up in Maine, he was a state champion downhill skier who trained for a place on the Olympic team.

As a teenager, placed third in his age group at the National Jugglers Convention. Aspired to attend Clown College.

His first wife, Rocky Parker, is the mother of his best friend, actor Corey Parker, and Noelle Parker.

At the time of his first marriage, he was 21 and his bride was 48.

Auditioned for the role of "Dr. Gregory House" on House (2004).

Driver of Pace Car at 91st Indianapolis 500; May 27, 2007.

Jillian Dempsey filed for divorce in January 2015. The couple confirmed that they are back together a year later, in January 2016.

Then-wife Jillian Dempsey, gave birth to twin boys, Darby Galen Dempsey and Sullivan Patrick Dempsey, on February 1, 2007.

Currently co-owner of Indycar Series team Vision Racing (February 2006)

Tried out for the role of Duckie in Pretty in Pink (1986).

Daughter, Tallula Fyfe Dempsey (born February 20, 2002) with then-wife Jillian Dempsey.

Enjoys collecting antiques, remodeling homes, and skiing in his spare time.

His team, Dempsey Racing, finished second in the 2015 24 hours of Le Mans.

On his father's side, Patrick has German, English, Scottish, and distant Swedish, ancestry. Patrick's father was born with the surname "Schlossnagle", and later took his own stepfather's surname, "Dempsey".

Dempsey is known to have a collection of sports and collector cars.

Visited Sao Paulo, Brazil for the launch of his second fragrance Patrick Dempsey 2, exclusive for Avon. (May 2010)

Attended St. Dominic's Regional High School in his hometown of Lewiston, Maine.

Patrick Dempsey trained in the Meisner technique with Joanne Baron.

Lived in Buckfield, Maine, and attended Buckfield High School.

Voted #13 in Elle (France) Magazine's "15 Sexiest Men" poll (June 2007).

Driving a Panoz GTS race car in the Panoz GT Pro Racing Series. He was seen participating in race #2 of the 2004 racing season at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on June 27, 2004. (June 2004)

Chosen by People Magazine as the Sexiest Man Alive in 2023.

(May 20, 2008) Visited Amsterdam during the European promotion tour for Made of Honor (2008).