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Patrick Dempsey - the McQuiz

Patrick Dempsey has tackled movies and television and even stage. Here is a quiz about this talented hunk.

A multiple-choice quiz by mayjay64. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
mayjay64

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,486

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1601

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

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

Maine

New Hampshire

New York

Delaware

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Question 2 of 10

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

acting

ballroom dancing

billiards

juggling

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Question 3 of 10

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

Can't Buy Me Love

Heaven Help Us

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

The Karate Kid 2

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did Patrick marry in July 1999? Hint

Tracy Pollan

Rocky Parker

Jillian Fink

Kirstie Alley

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Question 5 of 10

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

Torch Song Trilogy

On Golden Pond

Brighton Beach Memoirs

The Subject was Roses

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Question 6 of 10

6. 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? Hint

Marv

Malcolm

Matt

Marcus

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Question 7 of 10

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

Once and Again

The Practice

Law and Order

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Question 8 of 10

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

Iron Jawed Angels

Touched by an Angel

Angels in America

Angels: Go Into the Light

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Question 9 of 10

9. Patrick has made his share of movies. Which of these was he NOT part of? Hint

Good Will Hunting

Sweet Home Alabama

Outbreak

The Emperor's Club

10. 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? Hint

McDreamy

McSexy

McSteamy

McSweetie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

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.

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

Answer: juggling

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

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

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).

4. Who did Patrick marry in July 1999?

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.

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

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.

6. 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?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

9. Patrick has made his share of movies. Which of these was he NOT part of?

Answer: Good Will Hunting

Patrick portrayed the older Louis Masoudi in "The Emperor's Club"(2002), Andrew Hennings in "Sweet Home Alabama" (2002) and Jimbo Scott in "Outbreak" (1995).

Answer: McDreamy

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

Source: Author mayjay64

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