James Van Der Beek

James William Van Der Beek, Jr. (born March 8, 1977 in Cheshire, Connecticut) is an American film actor. He is the son of former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jim Van Der Beek and former Broadway dancer Melinda Van Der Beek.

Awards

Van Der Beek has won the following awards:

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• the 1999 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Male Performance (for Varsity Blues)
• the 2001 MTV Movie Award for Best Cameo in a Movie (for Scary Movie)

He was also nominated for the 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor - Newcomer (for Varsity Blues)

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