Patrick Dempsey

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Characters played by Patrick Dempsey

Sheriff Eric Newlon — Thanksgiving (2023)

Dedicated law enforcement officer investigating the murders

Jimbo Scott — Outbreak (1995)

A laboratory worker who steals and becomes infected by a virus-carrying monkey. He releases the primate into the woods near Palisades, travels to Boston, and unknowingly infects his girlfriend Alice at the airport before succumbing to the disease himself.

Piero Taruffi — Ferrari (2023)

Piero Taruffi is a veteran Ferrari driver competing in the Mille Miglia. While the race brings danger and intense pressure to Enzo's team, Taruffi completes the round trip from Brescia and wins the event. His victory contrasts with the fatal accident involving another Ferrari driver and temporarily represents the team's sporting success.

Jack — Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)

A billionaire mathematician and dating app creator who becomes Bridget's lover.

Mark Kincaid — Scream 3 (2000)

Dedicated detective investigating the Hollywood murders, becomes Sidney's ally.

Robert Philip — Enchanted (2007)

Pragmatic NYC divorce lawyer who rediscovers romance and belief in fairy tales.

Dominic Morgan — Devils (2020)

American CEO of NYL and Massimo's mentor, acting as a father figure. Initially fully supports Massimo's trading success and vice-CEO candidacy, but ultimately denies him the promotion following a scandal, instead appointing Edward Stuart. His decision directly triggers Massimo's investigation into a deeper conspiracy.

Kenai — Brother Bear 2 (2006)

Native American youth transformed into a bear, learning empathy and brotherhood through his journey.

Robert Philip — Disenchanted (2022)

Cynical New York lawyer who becomes Giselle's husband and a devoted father, learning to embrace romance and magic.

Andrew Hennings — Sweet Home Alabama (2002)

A wealthy, ambitious man engaged to Melanie. He is being groomed by his mother for a presidential campaign. Though initially offended by her true background, he pursues her until she realizes her heart belongs to Jake and ends their engagement.

Ronald Miller — Can't Buy Me Love (1987)

A suburban high school nerd who pays cheerleader Cindy Mancini $1,000 to pose as his girlfriend for a month to replace her ruined suede outfit. He undergoes a makeover, abandons his loyal friends for popular peers, and experiences a rise and fall in social status before realizing popularity isn't worth losing true connections. He ultimately redeems himself, apologizes to Cindy, and wins her affection.

Scott Casey — Freedom Writers (2007)

Scott Casey is Erin Gruwell's husband. He becomes frustrated when Erin takes two additional jobs and spends most of her time supporting her students without consulting him. Their growing distance and his feeling that her achievements overshadow him eventually lead him to divorce her.

Career Overview

Patrick Dempsey has 83 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Enchanted with 2 titles. Signature works include Thanksgiving, Dexter: Original Sin, Devils. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
83
Birth Date
1966-01-13
Birth Place
Lewiston, Maine, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q212518), public domain (CC0).