All Good Things... The Characters of Dawson's Creek

All Good Things... -- Characters of Dawson's Creek

Click on the character's name for information about the character, their connections to other characters, and the actor or actress that portrays him or her.

NOTE: this page is current as of December 21, 2008, after the series finale. Further updates will be made only to Actor bios.

Dawson Leery	Joey Potter	Jen Lindley	Pacey Witter
Bodie Wells	Evelyn "Grams" Ryan	Mrs. Gail Leery	Mr. Mitchell Leery
Bessie Potter	Doug Witter	Abby Morgan	Andie McPhee
Jack McPhee	Audrey Liddell

Note: when a character knows someone "through" another character, unless otherwise specified that is the only way they are connected, they don't really know each other; but may have met or something before.

CREEK DAYS and CREEK TIMES are the same thing. They are Dawson's movie in the second season. Creek Times was the working title during production, the final version however was re-titled Creek Days.

"Dawson Leery"/James Van Der Beek

DAWSON is the main character, an aspiring filmmaker who is extremely intelligent for his age and idolises Steven SpieCURlberg. His birthday is March 14th, 1983
JOEY -- they have been best friends since they were little and they have dated, broken up, dated again, broken up, etc. They remain close friends and "Soul Mates"
JEN -- he was captivated by his first sight of her when she arrived in Capeside; they were neighbours and had an on and off relationship. They worked on Creek Days together: she was his producer. They also remain close friends.
PACEY -- good friends for a long time, Dawson was the only one to know of Pacey and Miss Jacobs' relationship. Though they fight often over Joey, they are still close friends and probably always will be
BODIE -- through Joey, but Dawson did videotape the birth of Bodie's child
MRS. RYAN -- They have a good relationship, he is one of the many people that confide in her
"MOM" -- Mrs. Gail Leery. They had a good relationship (although his parents active sex life embarrassed him a little) until he found out she was having an affair with co-anchor Bob. They have since made amends and he helps her raise his new sister Lillian
"DAD" -- Mr. Mitchell Leery. They got along well, but had difficulty talking about anything. Dawsons always had ambivalent feelings towards him, but he took Mitch's death very hard.
BESSIE -- helped her give birth to her and Bodie's child, videotaped it
DEPUTY DOUG -- through Pacey
ABBY -- She was trying to get Jen and Dawson back together, and she was just mean to him, he attended her funeral
ANDIE -- through Pacey
JACK -- through Joey; Jack helped Dawson with Creek Days, earlier they fought over Joey
AUDREY -- through Joey
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- Director, producer, everything else
ULTIMATE FATE -- Executive Producer of the hit Teen Drama Series "The Creek."
JAMES VAN DER BEEK's acting career includes the films "I Love you...I Love You Not", "Harvest", "Angus", and "Varsity Blues". He became an actor when an injury prohibited him from playing on sports teams. He has been acting since then, and was lucky enough to land the role in Dawson's Creek..

"Josephine ("Joey") Potter"/Katie Holmes

JOEY is the poor-unfortunate-wrong-side-of-the-tracks-tomboy who doesn't get any breaks. Her mother died of cancer and her father is in prison (again), and she lived with her sister Bessie and their new-born baby, and helped run the family B&B. She got a break when her marks earned her a scholarship at Worthington
DAWSON -- best friends since early childhood, she tumbled into love with him and was frustrated that he didn't realise it. But once they started dating, she found it really awkward and difficult to get along with Dawson, and found it best to end it before more people got hurt, but they fell right back into their relationship soon after, and subsequently ended it again. This patterns continues, but they remain close friends and "soul mates"
JEN -- Although they originally despised each other, Jen and Joey have become really close friends.
PACEY -- they despised each other, only because she completely disapproved of him and everything he did, while he tried to put up with her. Since then, their relationship has gone from friendship to dating and more, and then less, etc. At last check, they were dating again.
BODIE -- Her sister's boyfriend; Joey originally disliked him, but has come to appreciate him more.
MRS. RYAN -- Mrs. Ryan originally disapproved of Joey and her wrong-side-of-the-creek family, but now Joey is one of the many Boston students that confide in her.
MRS. LEERY -- Joey found out about Mrs. Leery's affair well before Dawson did, and Mrs. Leery vowed her to silence. Otherwise through Dawson.
MR. LEERY -- through Dawson
BESSIE -- Sisters. They get along, and Joey was resentful of her because Bessie had to lay down the law more often than not. Joey was\often reminded of her dead mother by Bessie, as their features are similar, and has since come to feel good around her
DEPUTY DOUG -- through Pacey
ABBY -- She tried to break Joey and Dawson up so that Jen could go out with him again, Joey was one of the victims of Abby's scheme in "Sex She Wrote"
ANDIE -- through Pacey
JACK -- they worked together and dated. Jack understood Joey's needs and talents, and they made a very good couple; that is until Jack came out
AUDREY -- College roommates and best girlfriends. The two of them helped each other through all the difficult times at Worthington College
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- She helped out however she could
ULTIMATE FATE -- Editor living in New York City
KATIE HOLMES' acting career includes the movies Disturbing Behavior and The Ice Storm, and many of her high school productions.

"Jennifer ("Jen") Lindley"/Michelle Williams

JEN was the new girl in town; she moved to Capeside from New York in the first episode, because her parents caught her in their bed with a guy. She tried to return to a normal life, after being "sexualised too young" (lost her virginity at age 12); but she had trouble because guys came on to her left and right. Her grandmother and her feelings for her passed-away grandfather also held her back. She started a new life in Boston, and later New York City. See "Ultimate Fate" for more.
DAWSON -- They dated on and off; she was happy when she was with him, but had trouble dealing with the fact the she lost him, and almost had him back. She produced Creek Days with him and they have since become very close friends
JOEY -- Although they originally despised each other over Dawson, they have since become really close friends
PACEY -- Jen and Pacey are both always up for fun. They have a great time together and trust each other greatly
BODIE -- through Joey
"GRAMS" -- Jen's grandmother. They get along for the most part, but Grams often disapproves of Jen's dating habits. Jen has moved in and out of Grams' house, but lived with her and Jack in Boston.
MRS. LEERY -- through Dawson
MR. LEERY -- through Dawson
BESSIE -- through Joey; but helped her deliver her baby
DEPUTY DOUG -- through Pacey and Jack
ABBY -- They were best friends, Abby was trying to bring out the old "New York Jen", and was trying to get Jen and Dawson back together, until Jen realised how under-handed she was. SInce then, Jen realised that Abby was the best friend she ever had, so they went out drinking, and Abby hit her head, called Jen a bitch for laughing, and fell in the water and drowned
ANDIE -- through Pacey, they console each other for the most part
JACK -- Originally friends only through mutual friend Joey, Jen and Jack have become best friends. They lived together with Grams.
AUDREY -- They fought briefly over CJ, otherwise friends through the rest of the characters
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- Producer
ULTIMATE FATE -- Irritated a previously existing heart condition when impregnated by her boyfriend while running an art gallery in SoHo. Died a year after giving birth.
MICHELLE WILLIAMS' acting career includes the movie remake Halloween: H2O. Her other movie credits include 1994's Lassie, Species, A Thousand Acres, and A Mother's Justice.

"Pacey Witter"/Joshua Jackson

PACEY was always the loner of the group. His reputation had him as a pervert and loser, that makes up stupid rumours to get attention and popularity. His father was really strict on him, and he acts out by doing "stupid things," such as sleeping with his English teacher, entering himself into the Miss Capeside pageant, etc. His relationships with Joey, Andie, and Audrey increased his confidence and he has become a strong character. He worked his way through a job as a chef and later as a stock broker.
DAWSON -- Pacey's best friend. He keeps Pacey grounded, most of the time, and helps him through rough times. They fight often over Joey, but always return to one another
JOEY -- Originally hating each other, Joey and Pacey's relationship went from hate-hate to love-hate to love-love. They have fallen in and out of love and they finally ended up together
JEN -- They have fun together and Pacey confides in Jen
BODIE -- through Joey
MRS. RYAN -- through Jen
MRS. LEERY -- through Dawson
MR. LEERY -- through Dawson
BESSIE -- through Joey
DEPUTY DOUG -- Pacey's brother. They get along almost as badly as Pacey and his father. Doug is always looking for ways to get Pacey into trouble for something or other, Pacey is always telling him he's gay (which turns out to be true), Doug often pulls his gun on him.
ABBY -- through Jen
ANDIE -- They also originally hated each other, until they dated for a while, and broke up and became friends again
JACK -- Pacey stood up for Jack against Mr. Peterson. He felt sorry for him, and sympathizes with him; partially because he's Andie's brother. Now they remain friends
AUDREY -- They met through Joey and went out on and off through the two seasons she was on the show. They remain friends.
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- Calmed Andie down
ULTIMATE FATE -- Dating Joey and owning-operating the newly re-opened IceHouse
Canadian actor JOSHUA JACKSON hails from British Columbia. There he did a lot of BC tourism commercials, which led to a part in MacGyver. His movies include Crooked Hearts, The Mighty Ducks 1 through 3, Andre, Digger, Magic in the Water, and Apt Pupil. Recently added to his credits are movies Urban Legends and The Skulls. Television credits include being in Robin; on Loxly & Ronnie and Julie, two Showtime Contemporary classics, and guest starring roles in Champs & The Outer Limits.

"Bodie Wells"/Obi Ndefo/George Gaffney

BODIE is the boyfriend of Bessie Potter, Joey's sister. She had his child out of wedlock, and many people held those facts against him. He disappeared for a time, only to return as the new cook of the Potter's B'n'B
DAWSON -- Dawson helped with and videotaped the birth of his child
JOEY -- Joey is Bessie's younger sister, they lived together in the same house
JEN -- helped deliver his baby
PACEY -- through Joey
MRS. RYAN -- She delivered his baby when Bessie was unable to get an ambulance or to a hospital. She completely disapproved of him and his relationship with Bessie, and has trouble keeping quiet about it
MRS. LEERY -- Through Joey/Dawson
MR. LEERY -- Through Joey/Dawson
BESSIE -- She is his girlfriend, and had his child, they get along well as a couple, and fight only over the baby
DEPUTY WITTER -- No connection
ABBY -- No Connection
ANDIE -- No connection
JACK -- No connection
AUDREY - No Connection
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- N.A.
ULTIMATE FATE -- living with Bessie and operating Potter's B&B
OBI NDEFO's career is very limited, but includes playing a Klingon on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
GEORGE GAFFNEY played Bodie in the Pilot episode. He has been in the movies Last Lives, The Love Letter, and Stonebrook.

"Evelyn 'Grams' Ryan"/Mary Beth Peil

"Grams" is Jen's Grandmother and guardian. Her husband (known as "Gramps") was dying during the first season, and finally passed on in the Season 1 Finale. Mrs. Ryan is a very religious conservative, and is often disapproving of everyone. More recently she has become a little more accepting and lived in Boston with Jen and Jack. She moved with Jen to NYC when she developed cancer. Since the start of the show her name has changed from Francis to Evelyn
DAWSON -- Former neighbours, Dawson feels safe with Grams.
JOEY -- She originally was very disapproving of Joey and her family, but has since come to know her better
JEN -- She likes Jen, and doesn't want harm to come to her, but has trouble letting Jen go. She also disapproves of Jen's lack of religious belief. She often worries that Jen will become the same person she was in New York. More recently Grams has seen a side of Jen she really appreciates; she sees the capable, intelligent Jen. They now live together.
PACEY -- mostly through Jen
BODIE -- She helped deliver his child, although she extremely disapproved of the fact that they are a bi-racial, unmarried couple having a baby so young, and feels that they will not care for it
MRS. LEERY -- Good neighbours
MR. LEERY -- Good neighbours
BESSIE -- Grams helped Bessie deliver her baby (although against her will)
DEPUTY WITTER -- Through Jack
ABBY -- She attended Abby's funeral with Jen, when Jen gave a speech that got herself kicked out of the house
ANDIE -- No connection
JACK -- Jack has become a part of the family, they now live together with Jen.
AUDREY -- Through Jen
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- Provided snacks
ULTIMATE FATE -- recovered from cancer, lives in NYC with her daughter
MARY BETH PEIL is a theatrical actress, and has had a long and extensive acting career. She has also appeared in the movies Reckless and Jersey Girl.

"Mrs. Gail Leery"/Mary-Margaret Humes

MRS. LEERY is Dawson's news anchor mother, who got caught having an affair with her co-anchor Bob, causing her divorce from Mr. Leery. They have since remarried and she grieves his death strongly. She since got married to a new husband.
DAWSON -- She is his mother, when he found out about her affair, he temporarily disowned her, but they have become much closer again
JOEY -- Joey found out before anybody that Mrs. Leery was having an affair, but she kept it quiet long enough.
JEN -- through Dawson; Jen also stayed at the Leery house for Mrs. Leery's report
PACEY -- she was one of the judges of the pageant that he entered, otherwise through Dawson
BODIE -- His child was born in her house, they stayed there during the storm
MRS. RYAN -- they have their disagreements, but they get along pretty well as neighbours. Mrs. Leery sometimes looks towards her for advice.
MITCH -- Her husband. They had an unusually active sex life until he found out about her affair, since then they have slowly been reconciling; but they finally agreed that he should move out. Not long after, they reconciled once again, remarried, and had a child, Lily, together. She misses him greatly.
BESSIE -- Bessie had her child in their house, otherwise through Joey
DEPUTY WITTER -- No connection
ABBY -- Abby stayed at the Leery house for Mrs. Leery's report; but got booted out for her horrific attitude
ANDIE -- Andie stayed at the Leery house for Mrs. Leery's report
JACK -- No connection
AUDREY -- Audrey drove Pacey's car through Mrs. Leery's house at Christmas time
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- N.A.
ULTIMATE FATE -- Still living in Capeside, remarried, and running Leery's Fresh Fish.
MARY-MARGARET HUMES' career includes a guest spot on Matlock, where she played Leann Wilson, a former news anchor (she now plays a current news anchor) who killed her ex-co-host, because he was a jerk.. She has also appeared on Eerie Indiana, Hunter, Renegade, Manimal, and The Dukes of Hazzard. Her films include History of the World Part One, and Pointman.

"Mr. Mitchell Leery"/John Wesley Shipp

MR. LEERY was Dawson's father, and he was very romantic with Mrs. Leery, but became very jealous and upset when he heard of her affair. They have since divorced and re-married. He died suddenly on his way home from the convenience store picking up milk for their new daughter, when he was hit head-on by a drunk driver.
DAWSON -- his son. They got along pretty well, but he had troubling talking to Dawson. Dawson now misses him greatly.
JOEY -- through Dawson
JEN -- through Dawson
PACEY -- through Dawson; they went fishing together
BODIE -- His child was born in Mr. Leery's house, they stayed there during the storm
MRS. RYAN -- They had their disagreements, but got along pretty well as neighbours
GAIL -- His wife. Things haven't been the same since her affair, and he has since moved out and back in again, and they have divorced, remarried, and had a child
BESSIE -- Her child was born in his house, otherwise through Dawson and Joey
DEPUTY WITTER -- No connection
ABBY -- No Connection
ANDIE -- No connection
JACK -- they went fishing together
AUDREY -- No connection
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- N.A.
ULTIMATE FATE -- died at the end of season 5
JOHN WESLEY SHIPP's career has placed him on TV show's such as Flash (as the Flash), NYPD Blue, Sisters, and some soap operas. His movie credits include The Neverending Story 2 and Soft Deceit.

"Bessie Potter"/Nina Repeta

BESSIE is Joey's older sister and Guardian; their mother died a long time ago of cancer, and their father is in jail. She had a baby with her boyfriend Bodie near the end of the first season, and all four of them lived in a small house-turned-B&B.
DAWSON -- through Joey; he helped her deliver her baby, as well as videotaping the event
JOEY -- they're sisters, and they get along for the most part, though they both resented their predicament a little
JEN -- Jen helped her deliver her baby
PACEY -- through Joey
BODIE -- her boyfriend; they get along quite well, and he helps her with the B'n'B
MRS. RYAN -- She disapproved strongly of Bessie and Body's relationship, but bites her lip enough to get by
MRS. LEERY -- through Dawson and Joey
MR. LEERY -- through Dawson and Joey
DEPUTY WITTER -- No connection
ABBY -- No Connection
ANDIE -- No connection
JACK -- He worked for her at the Icehouse, they had a good working relationship
AUDREY -- through Joey
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- N.A.
ULTIMATE FATE -- running Potter's B'n'B
NINA REPETA has appeared on Matlock, and has been featured in such movies as Bloodmoon, Radioland Murders, and My Stepson, My Lover.

"Deputy Doug Witter"/Dylan Neal

"DEPUTY DOUG", as Pacey calls him, is Pacey and Gretchen's brother. He and Pacey do not get along very well, but when they need to they can be quite civil.
DAWSON -- through Pacey
JOEY -- through Pacey
JEN -- through Pacey and Jack
PACEY -- they are brothers, and have trouble getting along, they sometimes competed over women (i.e. Tamara Jacobs)
BODIE -- No connection
MRS. RYAN -- No connection
MRS. LEERY -- No connection
MR. LEERY -- No connection
BESSIE -- No connection
ABBY -- No Connection
ANDIE -- Pacey almost ran her over in Doug's car
JACK -- Boyfriends. Jack is Doug's first and only boyfriend, he helped him come out.
AUDREY -- Through Pacey. Doug was the officer responsible for taking the report when Audrey drove Pacey's car through the Leery House
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- N.A.
ULTIMATE FATE -- Came out of the closet, now dating Jack and helping him to raise Jen's child. Promoted to Sheriff
DYLAN NEAL has appeared on such TV shows as The Bold and the Beautiful, Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, Pacific Palisades, and most recently Sabrina The Teenage Witch

"Abby Morgan"/Monica Keena

ABBY was Jen's new best friend, and was intrigued by her past life. She was trying to help Jen get Dawson back, and to get the old New York Jen back. She was very cunning and deceitful, and was the perfect complement to Chris. She died by drowning in the Creek, after getting drunk and falling off a pier
DAWSON -- she was helping Jen get him back,. and she stars as the Jen character in Creek Days
JOEY -- she was trying to separate her and Dawson
JEN -- they were best friends, and were plotting to get Dawson back, but Jen realised how deceitful Abby was, and ended the friendship. They became friends again, shortly before her death
PACEY -- They had Saturday detention together
BODIE -- No connection
MRS. RYAN -- through Jen
MRS. LEERY -- Abby helped Mrs. Leery with her report on teens today, but because of her horiffic attitude, Abby got kicked out
MR. LEERY -- No connection
BESSIE -- No connection
DEPUTY WITTER -- No connection
ANDIE -- They despised each other, because Abby was really mean to her. Andie gave the eulogy at Abby's funeral
JACK -- She wanted nothing to do with him until he came out, then she wanted him to change teams
AUDREY -- No connection
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- Played the Jen character
ULTIMATE FATE -- died midway through the show
MONICA KEENA has a somewhat extensive filmography. From playing Oksana Baiul in the TV movie of her life, to co-starring in While You Were sleeping, Ripe, Snow White, The Devil's Advocate, and Strike, to guest starring in Law and Order, and Homicide: Life on the Street, Monica has had a full career.

"Andrea ("Andie") McPhee"/Meredith Monroe

ANDIE first appeared on the scene when Pacey almost ran her over in his brother's cop car, and quickly established herself as a predominant character. She lived with her brother Jack and her mentally unstable mother in their large house on WIndsor, until she had a few breakdowns, and her father returned her and her mother to Providence. She since returned, but was touring Italy and away from the show.
DAWSON -- Friends originally through Pacey
JOEY -- Friends originally through Pacey
JEN -- Friends originally through Pacey, also through Jack
PACEY -- he almost ran her over, then pretended he was a cop and frightened her to death. Since then they became a couple and split up, but remain friends
BODIE -- No connection
MRS. RYAN -- No connection
MRS. LEERY -- Andie helped Mrs. Leery with her assignment on teens today
MR. LEERY -- No connection
BESSIE -- No connection
DEPUTY WITTER -- Pacey almost ran her over in his car, and impersonated him to make her feel bad
ABBY -- Andie gave the eulogy at her funeral
JACK -- He's her brother
AUDREY -- No connection
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- Props & costumes
ULTIMATE FATE -- (shown ONLY in the extended cut of the Series Finale) Med student working towards an MD
MEREDITH MONROE is a native of Houston Texas, and has a very select acting career. She guest starred on Hang Time and the Magnificent Seven, and appeared in the movie Fallen Arches. Though secretive about her age, we recently discovered that Meredith's Birthday is December 30th, 1976

"Jack McPhee"/Kerr Smith

JACK is Andie's brother, and works at Bessie's restaurant. He also dated Joey, until he realised his sexuality and came out. He lived with his sister Andie and his mentally unstable mother in their large house on WIndsor, until his father brought Andie and his mother back to Providence. Jack moved in with Jen and Grams in Boston and later NYC
DAWSON -- through Joey; Jack helped Dawson on his film
JOEY -- she helped him get the job at the Icehouse, they were kindred spirits and dated, until he came out. He still cares for her, and they are friends.
JEN -- Best friends
PACEY -- Pacey stood up for Jack when Mr. Peterson forced Jack to read his poem in front of the class
BODIE -- through Bessie
MRS. RYAN -- He lived with her and Jen
MRS. LEERY -- No connection
MR. LEERY -- they went fishing together
BESSIE -- He worked for her, they had a pretty good work relationship
DOUG -- Boyfriends. Jack helped Doug come out of the closet.
ABBY -- She wanted nothing to do with him until he came out--then she wanted him to change teams
ANDIE -- She's his sister
AUDREY -- Through Joey
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- designed the mock-up of "Creekside", helped out in other ways on the set
ULTIMATE FATE -- Teaching English at Capeside High, dating Doug and raising Jen's child.
KERR SMITH is about 10 years older than his character Jack, and appeared on As the World Turns in 1996-97, but otherwise has very few other acting credits

"Audrey Liddell"/Busy Phillips

AUDREY was originally Joey's college roommate at Worthington. Through the two years she was on the show, she dated Pacey, checked herself into rehab, and eventually became a backup singer for John Mayer. She and Joey are best girlfriends.
DAWSON -- through Joey
JOEY -- Best girlfriends. Audrey was Joey's roommate in first and second year at Worthington and despite their initial distaste for one another they became very close.
JEN -- They fought briefly over CJ, otherwise friends through the rest of the characters
PACEY -- They dated for a period of time. Since the breakup they have remained friends.
BODIE -- Through Joey
MRS. RYAN -- No connection
MRS. LEERY -- Audrey crashed Pacey's car through Mrs. Leery's house at Christmas
MR. LEERY -- No Connection
BESSIE -- Through Joey
DEPUTY WITTER -- Through Pacey
ABBY -- No connection
ANDIE -- No connection
JACK -- Through Joey
CREEK DAYS ROLE -- N.A.
ULTIMATE FATE -- Touring Europe as John Mayer's back-up singer
BUSY PHILLIPS has an extensive background in theatre school and community theatre. Outside of Dawson's Creek, she enjoys writing and producing theatre performances.

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