James Van Der Beek

    • Full name: James William Van Der Beek, Jr.
    • Born: March 8, 1977
    • Birthplace: Cheshire, Connecticut
    • Father: James William Van Der Beek, Sr, a former professional baseball player
    • Professional debut: Finding the Sun
    • Feature film debut: Angus
    • Spouse: Actress Heather McComb, couple split in June of 2009
    • Descent: Dutch-American
  • James Van Der Beek is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery on the WB drama Dawson's Creek. Known as somewhat of an athlete, it was a football injury at the age of 13 that changed his focus to acting. As well as television acting, he has also appeared in several films including Final Draft and Scary Movie.

    Van Der Beek and wife Heather McComb have reportedly split. The couple were married in July of 2003.The Insider: James Vand Der Beek and Heather McComb Split (June 10, 2009)

  • Films

    • 1995: Angus
    • 1996: I Love You, I Love You Not
    • 1998: Harvest
    • 1999: Varsity Blues
    • 2000: Scary Movie
    • 2001: Texas Rangers
    • 2002: The Rules of Attraction
    • 2005: Standing Still
    • 2007: Final Draft
    • 2009: Formosa Betrayed

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