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James van der Beek Profile |
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Birth Date:
March 8, 1977
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Birth Place:
Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
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Birth
Name: James
William van der Beek Jr.
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Height: 6'0"
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Biography |
James William Van Der Beek, Jr. (born March 8, 1977 in
Cheshire, Connecticut) is an American film actor. He is the
son of former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jim Van Der Beek
(a Dutch American) and former Broadway dancer Melinda.
James Van Der Beek began acting at age 13, playing Danny
Zuko in a his school's performance of Grease. He began
auditioning in New York City at age 16 and appeared in the
off-Broadway play Finding the Sun; he also appeared in the
play Shenandoah in 1994. He attended high school in
Cheshire, at a private school named Cheshire Academy, where
he starred in many of the school's plays. Later, he was
given a scholarship to attend Drew University, where he was
an English major.
He started his film career with the movie Angus in 1995.
However, his career didn't really take off until he was cast
as Dawson Leery in the television series Dawson's Creek in
1998. He stopped going to college to film the series, but
plans to return to earn his degree.
In July 2003, he married actress Heather McComb. |
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Was an English major at Drew University before leaving
school to do "Dawson's Creek" (1998).
Was roommates with Joshua Jackson during the first season of
"Dawson's Creek" (1998).
He is the oldest of three children. His father is a cellular
phone salesman and his mother runs a gymnastics studio.
Chosen by People Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful
people in the world. [1998]
He started acting because a concussion stopped him from
playing football.
Was identified as dyslexic in kindergarden and learned to
read in a special class. Later became an honors student.
Has a brother Jared (1979) and a sister Julianne (1981)
His favourite city is New York
His favourite group is the Dave Matthews Band and his
favourite ice-cream is Vanilla.
He won a MTV video award for Varsity Blues (1999), and
another for the best cameo with Scary Movie (2000).
His favourite football team is Green Bay Packers.
His hobbies are: playing the guitar, sleeping, staying with
his friends and playing sports.
His favourite movie is The Shawshank Redemption (1994).
Lives in New York City for most of the summer - when his
show is on hiatus or when he is not shooting a film.
James enjoys watching football on weekends and still plays
football with his friends whenever he has the time.
The necklace that he wore on "Dawson's Creek" (1998) was
made by one of his best friends.
Is a Dutch-American
Oddly, the literal translation of his Dutch surname means
'from the creek'.
Brother-in-law of Jennifer McComb.
Shares a birthday with Freddie Prinze Jr. and Camryn
Manheim. |
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I am watching it now as we speek!!
oh and you are soo hott.