James Van Der Beek
James Van Der Beek is an American actor best known for playing the title role in the teen drama *Dawson's Creek* (1998–2003).
The show made him a heartthrob icon of late-1990s television.
He later appeared in comedic roles that played on his earnest image, including a fictionalized version of himself in *Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23*.
American film industry center
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- filmographyListed screen credits
- Dawson's CreekLate-nineties teenage melodrama series
- performanceCarrying out a task
casting · role · character · star · heartthrob · leading man · cameo · sitcom
Spirited boldness under pressure
- footballField sport with goals
- TexasSecond-largest American state
- whipped creamAerated dairy topping
- MTVYouth-oriented video network
heartthrob · teen idol · pinup · Tiger Beat · poster · memorabilia · throwback · retro
Jennifer's nickname
- MitchMasculine given name
- GailEnglish feminine name
- BessieTraditional cow's name
- AndieFeminine nickname
Wilmington · Katie Holmes · coming-of-age · series finale · pilot · monologue · waterfront · teen drama
Self-aware or transcendent
- ironicExpressing contrary meaning
- tongue-in-cheekHumorously not meant literally
- Scary MovieFrightening cinematic feature
- cameoBrief guest appearance
Hollywood
American film industry center
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- filmographyListed screen credits
- Dawson's CreekLate-nineties teenage melodrama series
performance · casting · role · character · star · heartthrob · leading man · cameo · sitcom · drama
moxie
Spirited boldness under pressure
- footballField sport with goals
- TexasSecond-largest American state
- whipped creamAerated dairy topping
MTV · heartthrob · teen idol · pinup · Tiger Beat · poster · memorabilia · throwback · retro · zeitgeist
Jen
Jennifer's nickname
Andie · Wilmington · Katie Holmes · coming-of-age · series finale · pilot · monologue · waterfront · teen drama
meta
Self-aware or transcendent
- ironicExpressing contrary meaning
- tongue-in-cheekHumorously not meant literally
- Scary MovieFrightening cinematic feature
cameo · satire · celebrity · wink · send-up · lampoon · good sport
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