James David Van Der Beek was born on March 8, 1977 in Cheshire, Connecticut, the son of Melinda (née Weber; 1950–2020), [4] a dancer and gymnastics teacher, and husband James …

Nov 8, 2024 · James Van Der Beek gave his first comments about the "shock" of learning he has colorectal cancer and the "trickiest thing" he's faced since being diagnosed.

Van Der Beek and his wife have four daughters — Olivia, 14, Annabel, 11, Emilia, nine, and Gwendolyn, six — and two sons, Joshua, 13, and Jeremiah, two.

Jul 30, 2025 · James Van Der Beek says his children have become his unexpected caretakers amid his journey with colon cancer. The “Dawson’s Creek” alum publicly shared the news of …

Dec 4, 2025 · Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in Dawson’s Creek, has given a deeply personal update on his ongoing battle with stage-three colorectal cancer, revealing …

Jul 30, 2025 · James Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in 2023, and while he has undergone treatment, he’s kept the details under wraps.

Jul 30, 2025 · James Van Der Beek got candid about his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis, saying that while it often feels like a "full-time job," he's trying to take life more slowly and …

4 days ago · The star has already rescheduled.Beloved Actor Forced to Cancel TV Appearance Amid Cancer Battle

4 days ago · James Van Der Beek did not attend his scheduled appearance on the Today show Friday morning. The Dawson’s Creek alum was slated to give an exclusive interview about his …

Jul 31, 2025 · Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek said living with cancer feels like a 'full-time job' as the star shared a health update after he was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal …