James Van Der Beek

American actor

James Van Der Beek is an American actor known for his role as Dawson Leery on the hit TV show Dawson’s Creek. He has also appeared in various films and TV shows throughout his career, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

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About the James Van Der Beek

James William Van Der Beekis an American actor. Known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery on The WB’s Dawson’s Creek (1998-2003), he also played a fictionalized version of himself on the cult ABC sitcom Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 (2012-2013), starred on CSI: Cyber as FBI Agent Elijah Mundo (2015-2016), and appeared as Matt Bromley on the first season of the FX drama Pose (2018). His film credits include Varsity Blues (1998), Texas Rangers (2001), The Rules of Attraction (2002), Formosa Betrayed (2009), Labor Day (2013), and Bad Hair (2020).

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James Van Der Beek is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery on the WB’s Dawson’s Creek from 1998 to 2003.

In addition to Dawson’s Creek, James Van Der Beek has also starred in the cult ABC sitcom Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23, the CBS series CSI: Cyber, and the FX drama Pose.

James Van Der Beek has appeared in several films, including Varsity Blues, Texas Rangers, The Rules of Attraction, Formosa Betrayed, Labor Day, and Bad Hair.

James Van Der Beek was born on March 8, 1977.

James Van Der Beek has portrayed a range of characters, including the lead role of Dawson Leery in Dawson’s Creek, a fictionalized version of himself in Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23, and FBI Agent Elijah Mundo in CSI: Cyber.

While James Van Der Beek has not won any major awards, he has been nominated for several Teen Choice Awards and a Satellite Award for his role in Dawson’s Creek.