James Van Der Beek
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in February 2026.
publication date: Friday, February 13, 2026 (part of February 2026)
category: 
Television
clue: This recently departed actor might have been destined for his breakout role as the titular character on a WB teen sitcom, since his Dutch surname translates into English as "from the creek."
explanation: Van Der Beek starred in Dawson's Creek. more…
intended difficulty: very easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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