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James David Van Der Beek, Jr. was born on March 8, 1977, in Cheshire, Connecticut, USA as the oldest of three children to father Jim Van Der Beek, a cellular-phone company executive and mother Melinda Van Der Beek, a gymnastics studio owner and former Broadway dancer. James has a brother named Jared who was born in 1979 and a sister named Juliana who was born in 1981... See full bio »

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James David Van Der Beek Jr.
in Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
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2013 Friends with Better Lives (TV series) (pre-production)
Will Stokes
 
2013 Labor Day (post-production)
 
2012-2013 Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (TV series)
James Van Der Beek
– Monday June... (2013) … James Van Der Beek
– Ocupado... (2013) … James Van Der Beek
– Teddy Trouble... (2013) … James Van Der Beek
– The D... (2013) … James Van Der Beek
– The Original B---- (2013) … James Van Der Beek
See all 26 episodes »
 
2008-2013 How I Met Your Mother (TV series)
Simon
– P.S. I Love You (2013) … Simon
– Sandcastles in the Sand (2008) … Simon
 
2012 Backwards
Geoff
 
2012 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Sean Albert
– Father Dearest (2012) … Sean Albert
 
2011 Salem Falls (TV movie)
Jack St. Bride
 
2011 Franklin & Bash (TV series)
Nathan
– Bachelor Party (2011) … Nathan
 
2011 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series)
Rex Tamlyn
– To the Boy in the Blue Knit Cap (2011) … Rex Tamlyn
 
2011 Asshole for Hire (short)
 
2011 DILF Khakis (short)
 
2010 Mercy (TV series)
Dr. Joe Briggs
– That Crazy Bitch Was Right (2010) … Dr. Joe Briggs
– Too Much Attitude and Not Enough Underwear (2010) … Dr. Joe Briggs
– We All Saw This Coming (2010) … Dr. Joe Briggs
– There Is No Superwoman (2010) … Dr. Joe Briggs
– Of Course I'm Not (2010) … Dr. Joe Briggs
See all 10 episodes »
 
2010 The Big Bang
Adam Nova
 
2009 Mrs. Miracle (TV movie)
Seth Webster
 
2009 The Forgotten (TV series)
Judd Shaw
– Lucky John (2009) … Judd Shaw
 
2009 Stolen
Diploma/Roggiani
 
2009 The Storm (TV series)
Dr. Jonathan Kirk
– The Storm, Part 2 (2009) … Dr. Jonathan Kirk
– The Storm, Part 1 (2009) … Dr. Jonathan Kirk
 
2009 Formosa Betrayed
Jake Kelly
 
2009 Medium (TV series)
Dylan Hoyt
– All in the Family (2009) … Dylan Hoyt
 
2008-2009 One Tree Hill (TV series)
Reese Dixon
– Searching for a Former Clarity (2009) … Reese Dixon
– Screenwriter's Blues (2009) … Reese Dixon
– We Change, We Wait (2009) … Reese Dixon
– You Have to Be Joking (Autopsy of the Devil's Brain) (2008) … Reese Dixon
 
2009 Taken in Broad Daylight (TV movie)
Tony Zappa
 
2009 Eva Adams (TV movie)
Connor Strikes
 
2007 Ugly Betty (TV series)
Luke Carnes
– Grin and Bear It (2007) … Luke Carnes
 
2007/I Final Draft
Paul Twist
 
2007 Criminal Minds (TV series)
Tobias Hankel / Raphael
– Revelations (2007) … Tobias Hankel
– The Big Game (2007) … Raphael / Tobias Hankel
 
2007 Football Wives (TV movie)
Brian Reynolds
 
2007 Eye of the Beast (TV movie)
Dan Leland
 
2006 The Plague (video)
Tom Russell
 
2006 Robot Chicken (TV series)
Bush's Aide / Doctor / Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon / …
– Massage Chair (2006) … Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon (voice) / Bush's Aide (voice) / Doctor (voice)
– Rodigitti (2006) … Paper Bag/Time Traveller (voice)
 
2006 Sex, Power, Love & Politics (TV movie)
Ozzie
 
2005/II Standing Still
Simon
 
2005 Three (TV series)
John-O
– Pilot (2005) … John-O
 
1998-2003 Dawson's Creek (TV series)
Dawson Leery
– All Good Things... (2003) … Dawson Leery
– ...Must Come to an End (2003) … Dawson Leery
– Joey Potter and Capeside Redemption (2003) … Dawson Leery
– Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road (2003) … Dawson Leery
– Catch-22 (2003) … Dawson Leery
See all 128 episodes »
 
2002 The Rules of Attraction
Sean Bateman
 
2001 Texas Rangers
Lincoln Rogers Dunnison
 
2000 Scary Movie
Dawson Leery (uncredited)
 
1999 Varsity Blues
Mox
 
1998 Harvest
James Peterson (as James Van Derbeek)
 
1996 I Love You, I Love You Not
Tony
 
1996 Aliens in the Family (TV series)
Ethan
– You Don't Have a Pet to Be Popular (1996) … Ethan
 
1995 As the World Turns (TV series)
Stephen Anderson
– Episode dated 27 November 1995 (1995) … Stephen Anderson
– Episode dated 5 October 1995 (1995) … Stephen Anderson
– Episode dated 11 April 1995 (1995) … Stephen Anderson
 
1995 Angus
Rick Sandford
 
1993 Clarissa Explains It All (TV series)
Paulie
– Alter Ego (1993) … Paulie
 
1986 Castle in the Sky
Pazu (voice: English version)
 
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2002 The Rules of Attraction (performer: "Anna Begins")
 
Show ShowSelf (46 titles)
2012 Rove LA (TV series)
Himself
– James Van Der Beek/Ben Folds/Jeff Probst (2012) … Himself
 
2012 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Himself
– Halloween Extravaganza (2012) … Himself
 
2010-2012 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.808 (2012) … Himself
– Episode #1.194 (2010) … Himself
 
2012 The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2012 Conan (TV series)
Himself
– One Hundred Years of Solitude (2012) … Himself
 
2010-2012 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #6.68 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #4.13 (2010) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– James Van Der Beek/Kim Zolciak/Amber Rose (2012) … Himself
 
2012 Watch What Happens: Live (TV series)
Himself
– Gabourey Sidibe and James Van Der Beek (2012) … Himself
 
2012 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 25 April 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2003-2012 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 April 2012 (2012) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 July 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2012 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #10.147 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 After Lately (TV series)
Himself
– The PA Hole (2012) … Himself
 
2011 2011 New Now Next Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
2001-2011 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Billy Crystal (2011) … Himself
– James Van Der Beek (2001) … Himself
– James Van Der Beek (2001) … Himself
 
2011 Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes (short)
Himself
 
2011 Vandermemes (short)
Himself
 
2010 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 October 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Sidewalks Entertainment (TV series)
Himself
– James Van Der Beek/Johnny Knoxville/Jeff Tremaine (2010) … Himself
 
2008-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 August 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 April 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2010 The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 April 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Wake Up, It's Tuesday! (TV series)
Himself
– It's James Van Der Beek, Y'all! (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Castle in the Sky: The World of Laputa (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2010 Castle in the Sky: Creating 'Castle in the Sky' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2010 Castle in the Sky: Character Sketches (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2008 Free Radio (TV series)
Himself
– The Temp (2008) … Himself
 
2006 Danny Roane: First Time Director
Himself
 
2005 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Kids of Dawson's Creek (2005) … Himself
 
2003 T4 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 March 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 V Graham Norton (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.20 (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Revealed with Jules Asner (TV series)
Himself
– Katie Holmes (2002) … Himself
 
2002 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 October 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
1999-2002 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #10.162 (2002) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 May 1999 (1999) … Himself
– Episode #7.4 (1999) … Himself
 
2002 Total Access 24/7 (TV series)
Himself
– 1010 Dawson's Creek (2002) … Himself
 
2001 Anatomy of a Scene (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Rules of Attraction … Himself
 
2001 Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Himself
 
1998-2001 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 May 2001 (2001) … Himself
– Episode dated 27 April 2000 (2000) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 January 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
2000 2000 MTV Movie Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself - Presenter
 
1999 Saturday Night Live 25 (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1999 The Howie Mandel Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 July 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
1999 The Panel (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.7 (1999) … Himself
 
1999 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 January 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
1999 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself - Host
– James Van Der Beek/Everlast (1999) … Himself - Host
 
1999 Dawson's Creek: Behind the Scenes (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1999 The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter, Television's Most Memorable Moment #1: Friends: Ross & Rachel Get Married
 
1999 1999 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1998 The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Introducing Musical Number
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (6 titles)
2007 Robot Chicken: Star Wars (TV movie)
Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)
 
2007 Criminal Minds (TV series)
 
2006 100 Greatest Teen Stars
Himself
 
2004 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tom Hanks (TV movie)
Himself
 
1999 Songs from Dawson's Creek (TV documentary)
Dawson Leery
 
1998 Seventeen: The Faces for Fall (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 

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Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23: Season 2: Episode 13 -- Chloe hunts for her original roommate in search of revenge. Castle in the Sky -- Clip: First Look at the Castle Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: : -- Jimmy shows some of James' earliest work in a very retro commercial, and the two talk about James' show "Don't Trust The B in Apartment 23."
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Personal Details

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was in a production of "Shenandoah" at the Goodspeed Opera House in Connecticut See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | 11 Interviews  | 9 Articles  | 10 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

James Van Derbeek

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I'm not about to talk about what's romantic in my life - I figure if you talk about it once - then that's an open invitation for everyone to dig into your personal life even further. So, I just keep my private life to myself. See more »

Trivia:

Was an English major at Drew University before leaving school to do Dawson's Creek. See more »

Nickname:

Baby James, Beek See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces