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  All About Patrick Dempsey   popular trivia quiz  
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He got his start in the 1980s, suffered a dry spell, and then re-emerged as a household name in 2005 thanks to "Grey's Anatomy" and a little character known as "McDreamy". Test your knowledge about Patrick Dempsey.
Tough, 10 Qns, tdakoo, Jul 25 07
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  Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz   popular trivia quiz  
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Patrick Dempsey has tackled movies and television and even stage. Here is a quiz about this talented hunk.
Tough, 10 Qns, mayjay64, Jul 21 07
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Patrick Dempsey Trivia Questions
1. Although he is most often referred to as "McDreamy" his real name is Patrick Dempsey. What is Mr. Dempsey's middle name?

From Quiz All About Patrick Dempsey

Answer: 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.

2. Patrick was born Patrick Galen Dempsey in what East Coast state?

From Quiz Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

Answer: 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.

3. In 1981, Patrick Dempsey placed second in a national competition involving what activity?

From Quiz Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

Answer: juggling

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

4. As a teenager Patrick learned this skill, which he later demonstrated for Barbara Walters on her Oscar special in 2006.

From Quiz All About Patrick Dempsey

Answer: Juggling

On the 2006 special, Patrick explained how he picked up juggling very quickly one day when the lights went out in shop class. He juggled some apples for Barbara. Patrick is also able to ride a unicycle, but he did not demonstrate this talent for Barbara.

5. Patrick was 21 years old when he made his first major film. He was cast as Ronald Miller in this 1980s movie.

From Quiz Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

Answer: Can't Buy Me Love

Patrick's leading lady was Amanda Peterson. He was not in the movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" but he did portray Mike Damone in the short-lived tv sequel "Fast Times" (1986). He also played a small part in "Heaven Help Us" (1985) two years before he made "Can't Buy Me Love" (1987).

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

From Quiz All About Patrick Dempsey

Answer: 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.

7. Who did Patrick marry in July 1999?

From Quiz Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

Answer: 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.

8. Patrick's early career was mostly on stage. His first stage tour was for this production.

From Quiz Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

Answer: Torch Song Trilogy

He was actually discovered by an agent who asked him to try out for "Torch Song Trilogy" in 1983. He spent four months on tour in San Francisco for this production. He was cast in the other productions too, all in the early 1980s.

9. 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?

From Quiz Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

Answer: 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.

10. Patrick appeared as Everett Calloway in what movie with Brendan Fraser?

From Quiz All About Patrick Dempsey

Answer: 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.

11. In 2001, Patrick earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role in this television show.

From Quiz Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

Answer: Once and Again

Patrick showcased his talent as Aaron Brooks the schizophrenic brother of Sela Ward's character. His role was a recurring one and appeared four times from 2000 to 2004.

12. In 2003, Patrick starred in what Family Channel movie with Kimberly Williams-Paisley?

From Quiz All About Patrick Dempsey

Answer: 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.

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

From Quiz Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

Answer: 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.

14. Patrick's first post-"Grey's Anatomy" movie co-starred which Oscar winner?

From Quiz All About Patrick Dempsey

Answer: 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".

15. 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?

From Quiz All About Patrick Dempsey

Answer: 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."

16. 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?

From Quiz Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

Answer: McDreamy

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

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