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Nickname:

McDreamyShep

Series:

'''Grey's Anatomy'''

Occupation:

Senior Attending Neurosurgeon at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital

First appearance:

"A Hard Day's Night"1x01, March 27, 2005

Portrayer:

Patrick Dempsey

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Deanna Folsense Diaz: What can i say, I'm a sucker for the floopy hair. And that smug-ass grin. Oh shut up and fuck me, Dr. Shepherd.

Imelda Whitfield: Loved Patrick since he was in the movie Can't Buy Me Love... long time Patrick fan....

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Derek Christopher Shepherd, more commonly known as Derek Shepherd, is a fictional surgeon on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The char... (more)

Derek Christopher Shepherd, more commonly known as Derek Shepherd, is a fictional surgeon on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by actor Patrick Dempsey, who was nominated in 2006 and 2007 Golden Globe for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series Drama for the role and the 2006 SAG Award for the Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series award. He is happily married to longtime girlfriend Meredith Grey. Derek was formerly the Chief of Surgery at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital, but abruptly resigned as chief in the seventh season following the shooting. Creation Before getting the role of Dr. Derek Shepherd, Dempsey auditioned for the part of Dr. Gregory House on the hit Fox show, House. While according to People magazine he actually auditioned for the role of Dr. Robert Chase, most of the sources confirm that he auditioned for Gregory House. The actor was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 12, which was believed to be the reason not to get some roles. He stated: "When 'Grey's Anatomy' came up, I was really at the breaking point. I was like, 'I can't do this anymore. I can't keep auditioning.'". When he auditioned for the role of Derek, he was afraid that he was not going to get the part. Show creator Shonda Rhimes' first reaction was: "The very first time I met him, I was absolutely sure that he was my guy. Reading the lines of Derek Shepherd, Patrick had a vulnerable charm that I just fell for. And he had amazing chemistry with Ellen Pompeo." Rhimes admitted that Dempsey's dyslexia threw her at first, particularly at the first few "table readings" (meetings when the cast gathers to read fresh scripts aloud): "I did not know about Patrick's dyslexia in the beginning. I actually thought that he didn't like the scripts from the way he approached the readings. When I found out, I completely understood his hesitation. Now that we all know, if he is struggling with a word, the other actors are quick to step up and help him out. Everyone is very respectful." Rhimes describes Derek as typical "Prince Charming". He was planned to be a doctor who doesn't really care about anything, who lives in his "own" universe and has a big sex appeal. A man who is charming, devilishly handsome and basically the type of guy every girl dreams of, and a man that often makes the wrong decisions, and is often known as a jerk or the ultimate heartbreaker. Rhimes planned to have this kind of character from the beginning, because he was the typical kind of guy that girls fall in love with and a character whose storylines could easily be changed. Storylines Season One Derek arrives at Seattle Grace hospital as the new head of neurosurgery, earning a salary of $2 million a year. He is a Bowdoin College graduate and went to Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons for Medical School. Shortly after arriving, he meets Meredith Grey and has a drunken one-night stand with her, only to discover that she is a new surgical intern at the hospital where he has recently begun working. Although she initially rejects his advances, Meredith eventually agrees to date Derek. His personality and good looks earn him the nickname “McDreamy” among Meredith and her friends. Their relationship comes to a sudden halt, however, when Derek’s estranged wife Addison Montgomery arrives in Seattle unannounced, making it clear that she wants to give their marriage another try. Season Two Although Derek struggles over the decision, he breaks up with Meredith and returns to Addison. Their attempts to repair their marriage are strained when Derek confesses he had fallen in love with Meredith, and he becomes jealous when she begins to date again. They sleep together at a hospital prom, with Derek confessing his love to Meredith the next day. Derek initially feels guilty for hurting Addison, but is angry when she seeks solace with his former best friend Mark Sloan, with whom she had previously had an affair. Addison ultimately leaves Seattle to work in a private hospital in Los Angeles run by her college friends. Derek's relationship with Mark remains tense for some months after Mark transfers to work at Seattle Grace, but the two eventually repair their friendship. Season Three Meredith dates both Derek and her new beau Finn Dandridge for a brief period, ultimately choosing to be with Derek. After a ferry boat accident, Derek saves Meredith from drowning. Meredith becomes increasingly depressed after the event, causing a growing disconnection between them. It becomes obvious they may not make it and that he wants it more than she does. He also meets a mysterious woman who, unbeknownst to Derek, is Meredith's half sister, Lexie. When the season ends the verdict of their relationship is left hanging. Season Four When Meredith's younger half sister Lexie Grey comes to Seattle as an intern and Derek immediately likes her which annoys Christina and Meredith.  (less)

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