Original: One of them was for the fledgling WB Network show Dawson's Creek. Van Der Beek won the title role of "Dawson Leery," and the show's 1998 debut was a success that helped to establish the network and its cast, which included Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, and Joshua Jackson.
Simplified: He is best known for his role as Dawson Leery in Dawson's Creek alongside Katie Holmes.