Dawson Leery

Dawson Wade Leery is the central fictional character and the main protagonist of the American television drama Dawson's Creek. The character is portrayed by American actor James Van Der Beek. Dawson is the first child and only son of Mitch Leery and his college sweetheart, Gail Leery. He was born on March 14, 1983. His three best friends are Joey Potter, the girl across the creek, whom he considers his soulmate, Pacey Witter, Capeside High's class clown, and Jen Lindley, the new girl in town. When the McPhee family arrive in town at the beginning of Season 2, Dawson gains two new friends, Andie McPhee and her brother Jack McPhee. Dawson is joined by a sister, Lily, who is born when he is 18. An eternal optimist (at least originally),...