- Date of Birth: 08 March, 1977
- Place of Birth: Cheshire, Connecticut
- Biography: James William Van Der Beek, Jr. (born March 8, 1977) is an American television, film and stage actor, known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery in the WB Network drama series Dawson's Creek.
Filmography
- Taken in Broad Daylight (2009)
- Formosa Betrayed (2009)
- One Tree Hill Screenwriter's Blues (2009)
- The Boy in the Box (2008)
- How I Met Your Mother Sandcastles in the Sand (2008)
- Final Draft (2007)
- Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
- Eye of the Beast (2007)
- Criminal Minds Revelations (2007)
- Criminal Minds The Big Game (2007)
- Ugly Betty Grin and Bear It (2007)
- Danny Roane: First Time Director (2006)
News
Dawson's Creek star to divorce
msn.com –
2009-11-20
This Just In: James Van Der Beek Is Forgotten
eonline.com –
2009-10-26
"Orphan." Whether or not you plan on seeing this fright fest about a girl who terrorizes her newly adoptive parents, one thing is indisputable: that is one freaky lookin' little girl. ... Full Article
The Big Picture: Asian-American and Latino film festivals, plus outdoor screenings and more
nydailynews.com –
2009-07-24
Medium Episode Guide Add episode
buddytv.com –
2009-05-04
While at her new job at the Lydecker Corporation, Allison shares the dreams she's been having of the serial killer in Phoenix with Devalos and Scanlon. ... Full Article


Salami with Heather McCombs and James Van Der Beek
James Van Der Beek At Villa.
James Van Der Beek/Dawson Leery - Why Can't I
James Van Der Beek en UB