Derek Shepherd

Derek Shepherd
Grey's Anatomy character
Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd in 2012
First appearance"A Hard Day's Night" (1.01)
March 27, 2005
Last appearance"You're My Home" (11.25)
May 14, 2015
(as series regular)
"Good as Hell" (17.13)
April 22, 2021
(as recurring star)
Created byShonda Rhimes
Portrayed byPatrick Dempsey
In-universe information
Full nameDerek Christopher Shepherd
TitleM.D. F.A.C.S.
OccupationAttending Neurosurgeon
Board Director
Chief of Surgery (Former)
Head of Neurosurgery (Former)
Director of The Brain Mapping Initiative (Former)
Family
  • Christopher Shepherd (father; deceased)
  • Carolyn Shepherd (née Maloney) (mother)
  • Nancy Shepherd (sister)
  • Kathleen Shepherd (sister)
  • Liz Shepherd (sister)
  • Amelia Shepherd (sister)
Spouse
(m. 1994; div. 2008)
[a]
(m. 2009; until his death 2015)
Significant otherRose (romance)
ChildrenMiscarriage (with Meredith)
Zola Grey Shepherd (adoptive daughter)
Bailey Shepherd
Ellis Shepherd
Relatives
  • Adam (uncle; deceased)
  • Christopher Shepherd (nephew; deceased)
  • Britney Dickinson (aka Betty Nelson) (ex-niece)
  • Scout Derek Shepherd Lincoln (nephew)
  • Lucas Adams (nephew)
  • Eleven unnamed nieces and nephews
Born1966
DiedMarch 26, 2015[1] or April 23, 2015; Seattle, Washington
StatusDeceased

Derek Christopher Shepherd, often referred to as "McDreamy", is a fictional surgeon from the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy, portrayed by actor Patrick Dempsey. He made his first appearance in the series' pilot episode, "A Hard Day's Night", which was broadcast on March 27, 2005.

Derek was married to Addison Montgomery (Kate Walsh), but their relationship ended in divorce in 2007. Before his death in 2015, Derek was happily married to his longtime partner, Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), with whom he had three children.

Derek served as the Chief of Surgery at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital (previously Seattle Grace Hospital, and later Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital). However, he abruptly resigned from the position in Season 7, following the traumatic hospital shooting.

For his portrayal of Derek Shepherd, Dempsey earned widespread recognition. He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in both 2006 and 2007. Additionally, he also received a nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series.
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