James Van Der Beek - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 08, 1977 |
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| Age | 49 |
| Birthplace | Cheshire, Connecticut, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also James Van Der Beek's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Portraying Dawson Leery on 'Dawson's Creek'; roles in 'Varsity Blues' and 'Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23' |
Intro
James Van Der Beek is an American actor best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the television series 'Dawson's Creek' (1998–2003) and for his self-referential role in the sitcom 'Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23'. Over his career, Van Der Beek has also appeared in films such as 'Varsity Blues' and participated in various TV shows and reality competitions.
Early Life & Background
James Van Der Beek was born in Cheshire, Connecticut. He began acting at a young age, performing in local community theater before moving on to professional work. He attended Drew University briefly before focusing on his acting career full-time.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Dawson Leery in 'Dawson's Creek' (1998–2003)
- Lead role in 'Varsity Blues' (1999)
- Role as a fictionalized version of himself in 'Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23' (2012–2013)
- Appeared in 'One Tree Hill', 'Criminal Minds', and 'Pose'
- Competitor on 'Dancing with the Stars' (2019)
Trivia
- He won an MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Male Performance for 'Varsity Blues'.
- Van Der Beek has spoofed his own fame, particularly his viral "Crying Dawson" meme.
- He is married to Kimberly Brook and has six children.
FAQs
People also ask
James Van Der Beek is 49 years old.
James Van Der Beek was born the 8 March 1977.
Cheshire, Connecticut, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About March 8th, 1977, in brief:
- Historical events: Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Australian Parliament in March 1977, a ceremonial event that underscored the ties between Australia and the British monarchy. This event was part of her royal tour and highlighted Australia's political landscape at the time.
- Day of the week: March 8th, 1977 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen) by Barbra Streisand
- #1 UK song: Chanson D'Amour by The Manhattan Transfer
- Popular movie: Annie Hall directed by Woody Allen
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