James Van Der Beek, 1977
Writers · March 8, 1977
James Van Der Beek
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James Van Der Beek is 49 years old, born March 8, 1977 in United States · Pisces.
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About
James Van Der Beek became a late-90s household name playing Dawson Leery on The WB's Dawson's Creek. The American actor and screenwriter was born in 1977 and later pivoted to ensemble dramas like Pose and CSI: Cyber, plus films ranging from Varsity Blues to Bad Hair. A Pisces with life-path 8, Van Der Beek balanced teen-idol roots with character work across two decades [F1, enrichments].
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Biography
James Van Der Beek's breakthrough role was Dawson Leery on The WB's Dawson's Creek (1998–2003), the teen soap that defined late-90s television. Born March 8, 1977, in the US, he worked as both actor and screenwriter, shifting between film and television throughout his career. His filmography included Varsity Blues (1999), Texas Rangers (2001), The Rules of Attractions (2002), Formosa Betrayed (2009), Labor Day (2013), and Bad Hair (2020). After Dawson's Creek ended, Van Der Beek demonstrated range in ensemble and supporting roles: he played a fictionalized version of himself on ABC's cult sitcom Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012–2013), took on FBI agent Elijah Mundo in CSI: Cyber (2015–2016), and appeared as Matt Bromley in the first season of FX's Pose (2018). As a Pisces born under life-path 8 [enrichments], he embodied both the emotional depth associated with his zodiac sign and the material-world focus of numerology's achievement number—traits reflected in his navigation from teen stardom to serious dramatic work. Van Der Beek remained active in television and film production until his death in 2026.
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Trivia
- Van Der Beek played Dawson Leery across all six seasons of The WB's Dawson's Creek, the role that launched his career.
- He appeared as a fictionalized version of himself on Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, blurring the line between actor and character.
- His film career spanned multiple genres, from the sports comedy Varsity Blues to the psychological thriller The Rules of Attraction.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. James Van Der Beek extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
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Frequently asked
- How old is James Van Der Beek?
- James Van Der Beek is 49 years old (born March 8, 1977).
- When is James Van Der Beek's birthday?
- James Van Der Beek was born on March 8, 1977.
- What is James Van Der Beek's zodiac sign?
- James Van Der Beek is a Pisces, born March 8, 1977.
- What is James Van Der Beek's Chinese zodiac sign?
- James Van Der Beek was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is James Van Der Beek from?
- James Van Der Beek is from United States.
- What does James Van Der Beek do?
- James Van Der Beek is a writer.
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