Name: James Van Der Beek
Date of Birth: 8 March 1977 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 kindergarten 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. 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 his mother. Is a Dutch-American Oddly, the literal translation of his Dutch surname means 'from the creek'. Brother-in-law of Jennifer McComb. Met his wife after her sister, Jennifer McComb, played a small guest-role in an episode of "Dawson's Creek." Jennifer kept in touch with the "Dawson's" crew and introduced James and Heather. There was a third story in Storytelling (2001) with Van Der Beek as a college student realizing his sexuality, which was subsequently cut out of the film. Read more James Van Der Beek movies (actor)User Comments |
