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  James Van Der Beek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Van Der Beek was born in Cheshire, Connecticut to James Van Der Beek (a cellular phone company account manager and former pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers) and Melinda (a gymnastics studio owner and former Broadway dancer); he has a brother, Jared (born 1979) and a sister, Juliana (born 1981).
Van Der Beek attended Cheshire Academy (a private school), where he played football, although he suffered a concussion which prevented him from continuing his interest in the game.
Van Der Beek began auditioning in New York City at age 16 and appeared in the off-Broadway play Finding the Sun, as well as in the play Shenandoah in 1994.
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 James Van Der Beek   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Van Der Beek made his film debut in the 1995 comedy Angus, aptly cast as a golden-boy football quarterback.
Though to this point Van Der Beek's success had been built on the image of the squeaky clean, all-American small town boy, a pair of efforts following the millennial turnover signaled that the actor who had become the very personification of white-bred wholesomeness was determined to create a new, decidedly more edgy image for himself.
Though his initial effort ended in mystery as the segment featuring Van Der Beek as a closeted high school homosexual was cut from director Todd Solandz's Storytelling (2002) shortly before the film's release, his efforts would be cemented later that same year with the subsequent release of The Rules of Attraction.
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 Boston.com / A&E / TV / James Van Der Beek testifies in suit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
James Van Der Beek got a little star treatment when he testified in a lawsuit against a real estate company over a home he bought.
Van Der Beek, who starred as hopeless romantic Dawson Leery on "Dawson's Creek," was allowed to enter and leave New Hanover Superior Court Wednesday through the same courtroom door used by the presiding judge in the case.
Van Der Beek claims a real estate agent neglected to tell him about extensive water damage to a house he bought in Wilmington in 2000 for more than $800,000.
www.boston.com /ae/tv/articles/2004/08/12/james_van_der_beek_testifies_in_suit?mode=PF   (211 words)

  
 James Van Der Beek Hitched - Jul 07, 2003 - E! Online News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
James Van Der Beek may not have gotten the girl on Dawson's Creek but his real-life wedding to actress Heather McComb proves he's no slouch in the romance department.
Van Der Beek and longtime gal-pal McComb were married Saturday at an outdoor ceremony in Malibu, his publicist confirmed Monday.
Van Der Beek and McComb announced their engagement in February 2002, the same time Creek costar Kerr Smith confirmed his engagement to actress Harmoni Everett.
www.eonline.com /News/Items/0,1,12107,00.html?ibd   (432 words)

  
 James Van Der Beek - Cranky Critic® StarTalk - Movie Star Interviews
Wearing an unironed denim shirt that hangs loosely over his faded jeans, van der Beek, currently starring in the drugs 'n' sex college satire Rules of Attraction, based on Bret Easton Ellis' dark novel, recalls the craziness that was once a part of his life at the peak of his television success.
Van der Beek's character and those around him are cruel; the actor responds that "it's not my job to stand in judgement of these people.
Van der Beek spent 2 years at university studying English and Sociology, before landing the gig in Dawson's Creek, and admits he found it easy to relate to the drug and sex-hazed world of Rules of Attraction, "to the point when I read the script I thought it was very honest and truthful.
www.crankycritic.com /qa/pf_articles/jamesvanderbeek.html   (1353 words)

  
 James Van Der Beek Biography :: Hollywood.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Van Der Beek made his film debut as a bully in 1995's "Angus", a film better known for its soundtrack than its box office performance.
With a revised storyline that Van Der Beek asserts "castrated" the initial vision of the film, "Angus" fizzled out, and didn't prove to be the stepping stone to higher profile roles that the young actor expected.
Van Der Beek's healthy outlook on his celebrity status, his appreciation for the opportunities afforded him, and his marked dedication to his craft would help the young actor transcend his heartthrob image and emerge as a strong performer and compelling box office draw.
www.hollywood.com /celebs/fulldetail/id/192656   (741 words)

  
 James Van Der Beek News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Connecticut native James Van Der Beek found an agent his first day scouting about NYC but didn't land a paying acting job for a year and a half.
Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in the WB series "Dawson s Creek," has prevailed in a New Hanover County courtroom.
James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Kerr Smith.
www.topix.net /who/james-van-der-beek   (574 words)

  
 Dawson Leery - James Van Der Beek
A mild concussion sidelined his school football career, and instead Van Der Beek found himself playing the lead role in a local children's theater production of "Grease." He fell in love with the theater and continued to perform locally.
The film was a hit and Van Der Beek's performance cemented his reputation in the world of film as well as television.
When Van Der Beek was 16, his mother, noting his intense interest in performing, offered to support his aspirations by accompanying him on daily six-hour round trips into New York City, to test the waters.
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 James Van Der Beek (Dawson Leery)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This gorgeous blond actor was born on March 8 in Cheshire, Connecticut, a town almost as picturesque as D.C.'s Capeside.
Instead, at the age of 13, James sustained a mild concussion and was advised by his doctor not to play fooball that season.
James fell in love with musical theater and became just as obsessed as Dawson about becoming an actor, despide an encouter with a pessimistic high school teacher at his private school, Cheshire Academy, who told him he didn't have enough talent.
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 James Van Der Beek
Born on March 8, 1977, James Van Der Beek, his name is Dutch for "by the brook", is the star of the controversial hit "Dawson's Creek".
Van Der Beek has taken a leave from his studies at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.
Van Der Beek was cast in the role of Rick Sandford, basic high school trouble-maker.
www.casenet.com /people/jamesvanderbeek.htm   (471 words)

  
 James Van Der Beek: Texas Rangers: BOXOFFICE Sneak Preview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In January 1999, Van Der Beek's first post-"Dawson" starring role in "Varsity Blues," which earned $55 million, made him an immediate boxoffice commodity, and he had to put together a project quickly to be ready to shoot during his hiatus starting in March.
an Der Beek is cautiously looking forward to graduating, however, from the high school-set angsty dramas that have made him a star to more adult roles closer to his own age.
Van Der Beek recognizes the advantages of being a teen idol, even if he doesn't embrace it, and hopes that "Texas Rangers" will somewhat alter the media's and his fans' perception of him.
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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 former pitcher for the Dodgers 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.
Though James has taken a hiatus from his college studies to shoot the series, he still plans to finish his degree.
www.entertainzones.com /actors/v/james-van-der-beek   (462 words)

  
 Words For My Enjoyment » Blog Archive » Today’s Prognosis on James Van Der Beek and Dog Kissing
James has fallen down the ladder of conservativeness since he stopped acting (he stopped acting, hasn’t he?) which was witnessed by his dirty old beard (which is wonderful at catching errant food particles falling from his mouth).
But even more disturbing or fascinating than seeing James, seeing James’ beard, or seeing James and his wife eating food (yes, celebrities eat food just like you and me!) was the fact that James Van Der Beek lets his little Yorkshire Terrier tongue kiss him in public.
Van Der Beek actually lived in the back of my friend’s house for several months.
www.pauldavidson.net /2005/08/01/todays-prognosis-on-james-van-der-beek-and-dog-kissing   (1307 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - James Van Der Beek weds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Van Der Beek, who starred as hopeless romantic Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek for six years, married actress Heather McComb over the holiday weekend in an outdoor ceremony in Malibu.
James Van Der Beek and actress Heather McComb dated for six years before tying the knot.
Van Der Beek's uncle, a recently licensed minister, performed the ceremony.
www.usatoday.com /life/2003-07-08-vanderbeek_x.htm   (290 words)

  
 "Dawson's Creek" Stars Engaged - Feb 20, 2002 - E! Online News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Van Der Beek, who plays the titular Dawson Leery, is off the market after proposing to his girlfriend of two years, actress Heather McComb.
While Van Der Beek's publicist, Cindy Guagenti, could not say the exact date of the question-popping, she did say the Dawson star broke out the ring "recently." No wedding date has been set.
Van Der Beek, who turns 25 March 8, shot to fame with the launch of the WB's Dawson's Creek in 1998.
www.eonline.com /News/Items/0,1,9542,00.html   (451 words)

  
 TeenHollywood.com - Van Der Beek Sees End of Dawson - James Van Der Beek
Actor James Van Der Beek is set to shoot the final episode of his hit TV show Dawson's Creek next month - and he's thrilled to see the end of it.
The Dawson's Creek finale will be filmed on April 28th and Van Der Beek admits he's far from reluctant to be walking away from his longrunning stint.
Van Der Beek, who will now be able to set up home with his fiancee Heather McComb, is set to start filming independent flick Standing Still In New York this month.
www.teenhollywood.com /d.asp?r=32807&cat=1056&testcookie=1   (291 words)

  
 James Van Der Beek Height - Van Der Beek's
Once again, I met Van Der Beek in NYC he is 5'11"-6'0".
James had about an inch to maybe 2 inches on her in the show.
i met van der beek in santa monica last week and took a picture of him with my younger brother, who is 14 and stands 5'8.
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 James Van Der Beek: EXTRA's Bio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Fate certainly played a hand in James Van Der Beek's entrance into the acting world, but it was his dedication and talent that earned leading roles in DAWSON'S CREEK and two provocative films: "I Love You...I Love You Not" and "Harvest."
Suffering a mild concussion when he was 13 years old, the athletic Can Der Beek wasn't permitted to play on the football team that year.
A dean's list student, Van Der Beek received an academic scholarship from Drew University in Madison, N.J., where he is majoring in English with a minor in sociology.
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 James van der Beek-Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
James van der Beek-Online ist eine inoffizielle, nicht-kommerzielle Fanseite und steht in keinerlei Verbindung zu James van der Beek, The WB oder sonstigen an Dawson´s Creek beteiligten Firmen.
Das Copyright der Fotos liegt bei The WB, Columbia Tristar oder den jeweiligen Fotografen.
Das Copyright der Inhalte liegt bei James van der Beek-Online 2001.
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 AbsoluteNow: James Van der Beek photos - Actor JAMES VAN DER BEEK at party for GQ Magazine to promote their July issue ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
James Van Der Beek and fiance Heather McComb Lions Gate Films Hosts New York screening of "The Rules Of Attraction" at the Chelsea West Cinemas.
James Van Der Beek and fiance Heather McComb Lions Gate Films hosts New York screening of "The Rules Of Attraction" at the Clearview Chelsea West Cinemas.
Actor JAMES VAN DER BEEK at party for GQ Magazine to promote their July issue featuring Mark Wahlberg.
www.absolutenow.com /new/james_van_der_beek4.html   (420 words)

  
 JAMES VAN DER BEEK at HOLLYWOOD TEEN MOVIES
James of course won the role of Dawson.
The TV series was a smash hit worldwide, James' popularity soared and as they say the rest is history.
James was reportedly paid a salary of $200,000 for his role.
www.hollywoodteenmovies.com /JamesVanDerBeek.html   (632 words)

  
 James Van Der Beek Current Month TV Schedule
Starring James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Mary-Margaret Humes, Kerr Smith.
James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams.
Katie Holmes, James Van Der Beek, Joshua Jackson.
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 Biography for James Van Der Beek   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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 started acting at 13 after suffering a concussion playing football that prevented him from playing for a year on doctor's orders.
James enjoys watching football on weekends and still plays football with his friends whenever he has the time.
www.imdb.com /name/nm0004735/bio   (793 words)

  
 BBC - Films - review - The Rules of Attraction
Sean Bateman (James Van Der Beek - superb) is "an emotional vampire" who arrives at 'The End of the World Party' battered and drunk, looking for his latest victim.
Adapted from the novel by "American Psycho" author Bret Easton Ellis, "The Rules of Attraction" is predictably harsh.
Van Der Beek tears down his goodie-goodie Dawson's Creek image, with scenes of masturbation, violence, and empty sex.
www.bbc.co.uk /films/2003/02/27/the_rules_of_attraction_2003_review.shtml   (425 words)

  
 James Van Der Beek
Fate certainly played a hand in James Van Der Beek's entrance into the acting world, but it was his dedication and talent that earned leading roles in "Dawson's Creek" and two provocative new films - "I Love You...I Love You Not" and "Harvest."
Suffering a mild concussion when he was 13 years old, the athletic Van Der Beek wasn't permitted to play on the football team that year.
So, for the first time, he decided to try out for the school play and landed the lead role of Danny Zuko in the school's production of "Grease." Bitten by the acting bug, he continued to do local children's theater in his hometown of Cheshire, Conn.
www.angelfire.com /hi3/corrfan/james.html   (337 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Boy Next Door : The James Van Der Beek Story: Books: Alex Tresniowski   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
James Van Der Beek is a young actor on the verge of megastardom.
Riding high on the huge success of his film Varsity Blues, and with his hit show Dawson's Creek about to enter its third season, James is poised to become one of the hottest commodities in Hollywood.
Just like the sensitive, soulful, and oh-so-sexy Dawson, James grew up in a small New England town, where he dreamed of big-time success.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0345436725?v=glance   (644 words)

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