Patrick Dempsey: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 40
- on screen
- 1985–2023
- box office
- $463M
- average score
- 66
- Born
- January 13, 1966 (age 60)
- Birthplace
- Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
- Full name
- Patrick Galen Dempsey
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, Racecar driver, Producer
- Years active
- 1985-present
- Spouses
- Rocky Parker, Jillian Fink
- Children
- 3
The Best Patrick Dempsey Movies
The films of Patrick Dempsey that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Sweet Home Alabama (2002) leads with $181M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $181M Sweet Home Alabama 2002 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $106M Made of Honor 2008 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $46.6M Thanksgiving 2023 · Horror -
Worldwide box office: $43.1M Freedom Writers 2007 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $31.6M Can't Buy Me Love 1987 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $20.2M Mobsters 1991 · Crime
Patrick Dempsey's Career in Numbers
Patrick Dempsey's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Patrick Dempsey works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Stuff (1985) to Thanksgiving (2023), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Patrick Dempsey Movies by Decade
- 1980s 9
- 1990s 16
- 2000s 6
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 3
The 1990s were Patrick Dempsey's busiest decade, with 16 films.
Patrick Dempsey Movies by Genre
- Drama 14
- Comedy 8
- Romance 5
- Tv movie 3
- Horror 2
- Adventure 1
- Biography 1
- Thriller 1
- Crime 1
Drama is the genre Patrick Dempsey has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of comedy (8).
Patrick Dempsey Career Milestones
- First film
- The Stuff 1985
- Biggest box office hit
- Sweet Home Alabama $181M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Thanksgiving Movie Echo Score 68
- Newest film
- Thanksgiving 2023
Patrick Dempsey Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Patrick Dempsey is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 66. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Patrick Dempsey Movies as an Actor
36- 2023 Thanksgiving as Sheriff Eric Newlon · Horror Worldwide box office: $46.6M Movie Echo Score: 68
- 2022
Disenchanted as Robert · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 63 - 2020
Devils as Dominic Morgan · Drama - 2018
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair as Harry Quebert · Drama - 2017
Red Nose Day Actually as (US version) · Romance - 2008 Made of Honor Comedy Worldwide box office: $106M
- 2007 Freedom Writers Biography Worldwide box office: $43.1M
- 2004
Iron Jawed Angels as Ben Weissman · Drama - 2003
Lucky 7 as Peter Connor · Romance - 2002 Sweet Home Alabama Comedy Worldwide box office: $181M
- 2001
Blonde as Cass · Drama - 1999
Me and Will as Fast Eddie · Drama - 1998
Jeremiah as Jeremiah · Drama - 1998
There’s No Fish Food in Heaven as The Stranger · Comedy - 1998
Crime and Punishment as Rodya Raskolnikov · Tv movie - 1998
The Treat as Mike · Romance - 1997
Hugo Pool as Floyd Gaylen · Romance Worldwide box office: $13.3K - 1996
The Right to Remain Silent as Tom Harris · Drama - 1995
Bloodknot as Tom · Tv movie - 1994
With Honors as Everett Calloway · Comedy Worldwide box office: $20M - 1993
Bank Robber as Billy · Thriller Worldwide box office: $116K - 1993
Face the Music as Charlie Hunter · Drama - 1993
For Better and for Worse as Robert Faldo · Comedy - 1993
JFK: Reckless Youth as John F. Kennedy · Drama - 1991 Mobsters as Meyer Lansky · Crime Worldwide box office: $20.2M
- 1991
Run as Charlie Farrow · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.41M - 1990
Coupe de Ville as Robert 'Bobby' Libner · Drama Worldwide box office: $716K - 1989
Happy Together as Chris Wooden · Romance Worldwide box office: $75.7K - 1989
Loverboy Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.96M - 1988
Some Girls as Michael · Drama Worldwide box office: $401K - 1988
In a Shallow Grave as Potter Daventry · Drama - 1987
In the Mood as Ellsworth "Sonny" Wisecarver · Comedy Worldwide box office: $999K - 1987 Can't Buy Me Love Drama Worldwide box office: $31.6M
- 1986
Meatballs III: Summer Job as Rudy · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.15M - 1986
A Fighting Choice as Kellin Taylor · Tv movie - 1985
The Stuff as Underground Stuff Buyer (uncredited) · Horror
Who Is Patrick Dempsey?
Patrick Dempsey was born in Lewiston, Maine, U.S. in 1966 and is 60 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Patrick Galen Dempsey (born January 13, 1966), is an American actor and racing driver who reached international fame due to his unforgettable role as Dr. Derek 'McDreamy' Shepherd in ABC's medical drama series Grey's Anatomy. Dempsey's career started in films such as Can't Buy Me Love (1987) and Loverboy (1989), later on exploring romantic comedy films like Sweet Home Alabama (2002) and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016). His passion for acting is only surpassed by his love for racing. Dempsey maintains a sports car and vintage car collection, and often participates in prestigious events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the Rolex 24 Daytona sports car races. Not only an accomplished actor and race car driver, but Dempsey also found success in occupations as a producer. Producing films such as Flypaper (2011) and The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019), he managed to effectively convey his unique sensibilities and talents in filmmaking.
Who Patrick Dempsey Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Patrick Dempsey shares the most films with. Seymour Cassel comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Eric Bogosian (2).
Patrick Dempsey: Questions & Answers
How many movies Patrick Dempsey has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Patrick Dempsey been in?
Patrick Dempsey is credited on 40 films, from 1985 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Patrick Dempsey's highest-grossing movie?
Sweet Home Alabama (2002) is Patrick Dempsey's biggest box office hit, with $181M worldwide, ahead of Made of Honor (2008) ($106M). Across every film with box office figures, Patrick Dempsey's movies have made $463M.
Patrick Dempsey's biggest hits What is the best Patrick Dempsey movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Patrick Dempsey's best-rated film is Thanksgiving (2023) with a score of 68, followed by Disenchanted (2022) (63).
Best Patrick Dempsey movies, ranked How old is Patrick Dempsey?
Patrick Dempsey is 60 years old, born on January 13, 1966 in Lewiston, Maine, U.S..
What is Patrick Dempsey's newest movie?
The most recent film on Patrick Dempsey's filmography is Thanksgiving (2023), in the role of Sheriff Eric Newlon.
Who does Patrick Dempsey work with most often?
Patrick Dempsey shares the most films with Seymour Cassel (3 films), Eric Bogosian (2 films) and Mark Boone Junior (2 films).
The Best Patrick Dempsey Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 40 credits.
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