7. Mary Margaret Humes
Playing Dawson’s mom Gail, this star was on all six seasons of “Dawson’s Creek” and has been an acting vet. Since the 1980s. After the show ran its course, she kept on landing TV roles, notably in holiday-themed Hallmark movies like “Home by Spring,” “Matchmaker Santa” and “A Detour for Christmas.” She has her fingers crossed for a crossover show.
8. John Wesley Shipp
Playing across Gail as Dawson Leery’s dad Mitch Leery, his character was killed off in 2001 with a car accident storyline. He’s also a notable soap opera actor on shows like “As the World Turns” and “All My Children,” as well as a reboot of “The Flash” on the CW from 2014-2022. He also appeared in the crossover show dubbed “Stargirl” and might make a comeback in it.
9. Mary Beth Peil
Despite playing Jen Lindley’s grandmother over two decades ago, Mary Beth Peil is still acting at age 81. In fact, she’s currently making a comeback since the show went on Netflix. Peil has had prominent roles on shows like “The Good Wife” and films like “Collateral Beauty.” She was also nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2020 for “After Forever.” After Dawson’s Creek, she had a long stint on Broadway.
