From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how James Van Der Beek made an impact.
James Van Der Beek is an American actor best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the television series Dawson's Creek (1998-2003). He has also played notable roles, including a fictionalized version of himself in Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012-2013), FBI Agent Elijah Mundo in CSI: Cyber (2015-2016), and Matt Bromley in Pose (2018). Van Der Beek's career has spanned various television genres, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
In 1993, at age 16, James Van Der Beek made his professional off-Broadway debut in Edward Albee's play Finding the Sun.
In 1995, James Van Der Beek made his feature film debut as a sadistic bully in Angus.
In 1996, James Van Der Beek shot a small role in the independent film I Love You, I Love You Not.
In early 1997, James Van Der Beek auditioned for the television pilot of Dawson's Creek.
In the spring of 1997, James Van Der Beek played a supporting role in the independent film Cash Crop, originally titled Harvest.
In 1998, James Van Der Beek appeared in the film Varsity Blues.
In 1998, James Van Der Beek portrayed Dawson Leery on The WB's Dawson's Creek.
In 1999, James Van Der Beek starred in the teen football drama Varsity Blues and won an MTV Movie Award for his role.
In 2001, the independent film Cash Crop, in which James Van Der Beek played a supporting role, was released after being filmed in 1997.
In 2002, James Van Der Beek appeared in the film The Rules of Attraction.
In 2002, James Van Der Beek played Sean Bateman in the film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel, The Rules of Attraction.
After Dawson's Creek ended in 2003, James Van Der Beek returned to off-Broadway in Lanford Wilson's Rain Dance and completed a screenplay titled Winning.
In 2003, James Van Der Beek returned to off-Broadway, briefly appearing in the play Rain Dance.
In 2003, the WB series Dawson's Creek, starring James Van Der Beek as Dawson Leery, ended its run.
In 2006, James Van Der Beek appeared in the direct-to-DVD thriller The Plague.
In 2007, James Van Der Beek guest-starred in Criminal Minds, playing a serial killer named Tobias Hankel.
In 2008, James Van Der Beek began a recurring role on One Tree Hill as a filmmaker.
In 2008, James Van Der Beek made a guest appearance on How I Met Your Mother as Robin Scherbatsky’s early boyfriend.
In 2009, James Van Der Beek portrayed real life kidnapper Anthony Steven "Tony Zappa" Wright in the Lifetime film Taken In Broad Daylight.
In 2009, James Van Der Beek starred in the film Formosa Betrayed.
On January 5, 2010, James Van Der Beek was cast in a recurring role on the television series Mercy as Dr. Joe Briggs.
On February 26, 2010, the film Formosa Betrayed, starring James Van Der Beek, was distributed theatrically in the United States.
In 2011, James Van Der Beek portrayed Kesha's nemesis in her music video for "Blow".
In 2012, James Van Der Beek played a fictionalized version of himself on the ABC sitcom Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23.
In 2013, James Van Der Beek appeared in the film Labor Day.
In 2013, James Van Der Beek's role as a fictionalized version of himself on Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 came to an end.
On March 4, 2015, James Van Der Beek began his role as Senior Field Agent Elijah Mundo on CSI: Cyber.
In 2015, James Van Der Beek began starring on CSI: Cyber as FBI Agent Elijah Mundo.
In 2016, James Van Der Beek concluded his role as FBI Agent Elijah Mundo on CSI: Cyber.
In 2017, James Van Der Beek appeared in the British comedy series Carters Get Rich and made a cameo in the film Downsizing.
In 2018, James Van Der Beek appeared as Matt Bromley on the first season of the FX drama Pose.
In 2019, James Van Der Beek was cast in the Emmy-nominated show Pose as Matt Bromley.
In 2020, James Van Der Beek appeared in the film Bad Hair.
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