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James Van Der Beek’s career spanned TV, film and streaming hits — and his performances shaped a generation.
As In Touch previously reported, the 48-year-old actor lost his battle to stage 3 colorectal cancer on Wednesday, February 11. In his honor, we look back at five unforgettable roles that defined the Dancing With the Stars alum’s legacy.
Dawson Leery – Dawson’s Creek
His breakout role as sensitive dreamer Dawson made Van Der Beek a defining face in the late ’90s. The teen drama — which ran for 6 seasons from 1998 to 2003, and co-starred Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson and Michelle Williams — catapulted him to stardom. His heartfelt portrayal of Dawson set the emotional tone for the cultural phenomenon that followed.
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