Anybody remember this teenage heartthrob? How could you not? James Van Der Beek played the role of "Dawson Leery" in the hit series "Dawson's Creek" from 1998 until 2003. Even though he's still had a few successful roles after his most famous role, Van Der Beek still can't seem to shake the fact that he will always be known as "Dawson" to the majority of people!