No wonder this sexy, shy-guy actor is landing the coolest roles in young Hollywood--from Dawson Leery on the WB's Dawson's Creek to quarterback Jonathan "Mox" Moxon in the hit movie Varsity Blues--he's got that aw-shucks, guy-next-door irresistibility (not to mention those baby blue eyes!). James Van Der Beek also happens to be a talented actor who wowed the DC creators with his brilliant audition for the part of the sensitive, introspective Dawson. Now, in this revealing biography, you can get the lowdown on this hot young celebrity, including: What his life is like behind the scenes and off-camera How James got his start in acting Where he plans to go with his budding career What kind of girls he likes And much, much more!