Happy birthday! James Van Der Beek turns 47 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 47 on Friday, Mar. 8, 2024.

James Van Der Beek is celebrating his 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor James Van Der Beek (Dawson's Creek, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Van Der Beek, a cultural icon

Born James William Van Der Beek in Cheshire on March 8, 1977, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Van Der Beek's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little James hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for James Van Der Beek as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 47.

Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!

James Van Der Beek career in pictures

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