James Van Der Beek

Van der beek played the role of reuben in his middle school production of joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat. James david van der beek was born on march 8, 1977 in cheshire, connecticut, as the oldest of three children of melinda (weber), a gymnastics studio owner and broadway dancer, and jim van der. Sep 22, 2025here's everything to know about james van der beek's cancer diagnosis and everything he's said about his health journey.

Dec 19, 2025actor james van der beek, diagnosed with colorectal cancer, reacts to concern about gaunt look on "dawson's creek" reunion, shares symptoms and health update. Aug 7, 2025van der beek first revealed he had colorectal cancer in a november interview with people, sharing he was diagnosed in august 2023. Dec 19, 2025more than a year after james van der beek first shared his colorectal cancer diagnosis, the dawson's creek alum shared an update on his health journey—and what he’s most grateful for.

Jul 30, 2025james van der beek says his children have become his unexpected caretakers amid his journey with colon cancer. Dec 20, 2025speaking to us from his texas ranch, van der beek is now reflecting on a more than two-year battle with colon cancer. 1 day agojames van der beek has shared a health update with his followers amid his battle with cancer.

Dec 19, 2025actor james van der beek, best known for his starring roles in 1990s hits "dawson's creek" and "varsity blues," on friday shared an update on his cancer battle.