PATRICK DEMPSEY (Andrew), born and raised in Lewiston, Maine, will soon be seen starring opposite Kevin Kline in “The Emperor’s Club,” directed by Michael Hoffman. He nabbed an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Aaron Brooks, Sela Ward’s psychologically unbalanced brother in the critically acclaimed series “Once & Again.” In last season’s “Will & Grace,” he played Matthew, a sportscaster who dated Will. Dempsey starred in Wes Craven’s “Scream 3” with Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, David Arquette and Parker Posey. He recently signed to co-star in HBO’s “Iron Jawed Angels,” opposite Hilary Swank and Anjelica Huston.
Dempsey first appeared on stage as David in the San Francisco production of “Torch Song Trilogy.” Other early stage work included “On Golden Pond,” “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” directed by Gene Saks, and “The Subject Was Roses” at the Roundabout Theatre in New York. He recently starred at the Pasadena Playhouse in “The Importance of Being Earnest.”