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“When Dawson’s Creek began in 1998 Van Der Beek was 15-year-old protagonist Dawson Leery”
The New York Times by Anita Gates View original article

Analyzed on 2026-10-22T22:43:20+00:00 · Last updated 2026-10-22

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When “Dawson’s Creek” began, in 1998, Mr. Van Der Beek was its 15-year-old protagonist, Dawson Leery, a wide-eyed, fresh-faced high school sophomore and seemingly perennial virgin.

Extracted from: James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Actor, Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle , The New York Times

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The New York Times nytimes.com credibility 0.85 Supports

“When “Dawson’s Creek” began, in 1998, Mr. Van Der Beek was its 15-year-old protagonist, Dawson Leery, a wide-eyed, fresh-faced high school sophomore and seemingly perennial virgin.”

James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Actor, Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle

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The New York Times nytimes.com credibility 0.85 Contradicts

“James Van Der Beek was just 20 years old when he rose to fame as the titular heartthrob on the romantic teen drama “Dawson’s Creek.””

In His Second Act, James Van Der Beek Starred Online as a Proud Dad and Family Man

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Claim ID CLM-5D647ADA
Slug when-dawsons-creek-began-in-1998-van-der-beek-was-15-year-o-5d647ada
Origin nytimes.com
Captured 249 d ago
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