Patrick Dempsey
Director/Board Member at The British Hospitality Association
Profile
Patrick Galen Dempsey (born January 13, 1966) is an American actor and race car driver, best known for his role as neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd ("McDreamy") on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. He saw early success as an actor, starring in a number of films in his early 20s, including Can't Buy Me Love (1987) and Loverboy (1989). In the 1990s, he mostly appeared in smaller roles in film and television, before landing a lead role in Sweet Home Alabama (2002), a surprise box office hit. He has since then starred in a number of other films, including Enchanted, Made of Honor, Valentine's Day, Flypaper, Freedom Writers and Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
Dempsey, who maintains an exclusive sports and vintage car collection, also enjoys auto racing in his spare time. He has competed in prestigious pro-am events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car race, and Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race. Prior to the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans, Dempsey declared that he would "walk away" from acting if he could and dedicate himself full-time to motorsports.
Early life
Dempsey was born in Lewiston, Maine, and grew up in Buckfield, Maine. His mother, Amanda (née Casson), He attended Buckfield High School and St. Dominic Regional High School. He was an adept juggler, tying for second in a national juggling competition.
Acting career
Early career
Dempsey was discovered by an invitation to audition for a role in the stage production of Torch Song Trilogy. His audition was successful, and he spent the following four months touring with the company in Philadelphia. He followed this with another tour, Brighton Beach Memoirs, in the lead role, which was directed by Gene Saks. Dempsey has also made notable appearances in the stage productions of On Golden Pond, with the Maine Acting Company, and as Timmy (the Martin Sheen role) in a 1990 Off-Broadway revival of The Subject Was Roses co-starring with John Mahoney and Dana Ivey at the Roundabout Theatre in New York.
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Patrick Dempsey active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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The British Hospitality Association | Director/Board Member | - |
Staycity Ltd.
Staycity Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Staycity Ltd. operates serviced apartments. The company was founded by Tom Walsh and Ger Walsh 2004 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Director/Board Member | 2015-10-12 |
Former positions of Patrick Dempsey
Companies | Position | End |
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UNITE GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 2016-08-30 |
Premier Inn Ltd.
Premier Inn Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Premier Inn Ltd. owns & operates hotels and motels. It provides services to the customers travelling to the Arabian Gulf, India and Southeast Asia. The firm also offers comfortable rooms, facilities and friendly faces. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Luton, the United Kingdom. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-02-27 |
WHITBREAD PLC | Director/Board Member | 2015-02-27 |
Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants International
Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants International Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of Whitbread Plc, Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants International operates hotels and restaurants. Paul Charles Flaum has been the CEO of the British company since 2008. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-02-27 |
Whitbread Hotel Co. Ltd.
Whitbread Hotel Co. Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Whitbread Hotel Co. Ltd. owns and operates hotels. Its brands include Marriott Hotels and Travel Inn. The company is headquartered in Dunstable, the United Kingdom. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-01-31 |
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Listed companies | 3 |
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COMPASS GROUP PLC | Consumer Services |
WHITBREAD PLC | Consumer Services |
UNITE GROUP PLC | Finance |
Private companies | 8 |
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Whitbread Hotel Co. Ltd.
Whitbread Hotel Co. Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Whitbread Hotel Co. Ltd. owns and operates hotels. Its brands include Marriott Hotels and Travel Inn. The company is headquartered in Dunstable, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Macdonald Hotels Ltd.
Macdonald Hotels Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services MacDonald Hotels Ltd. owns and operates hotels. It offers luxury and golfing breaks, heritage touring, and rooms. The company was founded on April 8, 2003 and is headquartered in Bathgate, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Premier Inn Ltd.
Premier Inn Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Premier Inn Ltd. owns & operates hotels and motels. It provides services to the customers travelling to the Arabian Gulf, India and Southeast Asia. The firm also offers comfortable rooms, facilities and friendly faces. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Luton, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
The British Hospitality Association | |
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity is a non-profit organization which engages in fundraising and charitable activities to help children's who have medical needs. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
Hospitality Action
Hospitality Action Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Hospitality Action is a non-profit organization that supports people who is suffering from life altering illnesses, experienceing poverty, bereavementand domestic violence, and retired from industry who maybe isolated. The company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Health Services |
Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants International
Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants International Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of Whitbread Plc, Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants International operates hotels and restaurants. Paul Charles Flaum has been the CEO of the British company since 2008. | Consumer Services |
Staycity Ltd.
Staycity Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Staycity Ltd. operates serviced apartments. The company was founded by Tom Walsh and Ger Walsh 2004 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Finance |
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