James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek swiftly rose to fame with his breakout role as Dawson Leery on "Dawson's Creek." His filmography extends beyond the Creek, with notable roles in films such as "Varsity Blues," "The Rules of Attraction," and "Formosa Betrayed." His role in "Varsity Blues" brought him an MTV Movie Award and a Teen Choice Award for Breakout Star. He showed his versatility when he embraced the challenge of playing a fictionalized version of himself in "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23," a performance that attracted considerable critical acclaim.

Van Der Beek continued to expand his acting repertoire when he joined the cast of "CSI: Cyber" as FBI Agent Elijah Mundo. He then landed a role on the first season of the Emmy-nominated FX drama "Pose" as Matt Bromley. His ability to tackle diverse roles was further highlighted when he competed in the 28th season of "Dancing with the Stars," consistently scoring in the top spot. Van Der Beek's dedication to his craft was recognized at the 8th Annual San Diego Film Festival where he won Best Actor for his performance in "Formosa Betrayed."

In addition to acting, Van Der Beek has shown talent behind the scenes. He co-created, wrote, produced, and starred in "What Would Diplo Do?," earning positive reviews for both his writing and performance. His online presence also garnered attention, winning him the NewNowNext Award for OMG Internet Award for JamesVanDerMemes.com. Van Der Beek continues to engage with his fans, announcing plans to appear in the season finale of "We Are Family" with his oldest daughter Olivia later the same year.