Patrick Dempsey's Transformation Is Causing A Stir

Today, Patrick Dempsey has one of the most recognizable faces on TV. After 11 seasons playing renowned surgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, Dempsey has become a certified Hollywood heartthrob, and it’s hard to imagine a world where he wasn’t already “McDreamy.” But becoming a leading man has taken some time for the actor. In fact, Dempsey’s career has almost gone a much different route, on more than one occasion. From his early days growing up, to his sudden heartthrob status as a Hollywood star, and everything in between, here’s how Patrick Dempsey's transformation is causing a stir. #Transformation #PatrickDempsey #Actor Undiagnosed dyslexia | 0:00 Small towns | 0:53 Playing sports | 1:51 Professional juggler | 2:44 Teen heartthrob | 3:51 Cancer diagnosis | 4:38 Romantic comedies | 5:29 The Dempsey Center | 6:22 The Dempsey Challenge | 7:18 Auto racing | 8:07 Leaving Grey's Anatomy | 9:07 Can't quit acting | 10:05 A surprise return | 11:01