Acting · b. 1977 · Cheshire, Connecticut, USA

James Van Der Beek

Biography

James Van Der Beek (March 8, 1977 – February 11, 2026) was an American actor best known for his role as Dawson Leary on the television series Dawson's Creek.

Acting

The Gates Jacob 2026 Sidelined: The QB and Me Leroy Lahey 2025 Sidelined 2: Intercepted Leroy Lahey 2025 The Real Full Monty Self 2024 Bad Hair Grant Madison 2021 The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU Self 2020 All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches Self 2020 Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Self 2019 Giving and Receiving Matt Bromley 2018 Downsizing Anesthesiologist 2017 Labor Day Officer Treadwell 2013 The Magic Bracelet Joe 2013 Backwards Geoff 2012 Vandermemes Self 2011 Asshole for Hire Self 2011 DILF Khakis Self 2011 Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes Self 2011 The Big Bang Adam Nova 2011 Salem Falls Jack St. Bride 2011 Formosa Betrayed Jake Kelly 2010 Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis Sean Bateman 2010 Stolen Diploma / Roggiani 2009 Taken in Broad Daylight Tony Zappa 2009 Mrs. Miracle Seth Webster 2009 Final Draft Paul Twist 2007 Eye of the Beast Dan Leland 2007 Robot Chicken: Star Wars Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound) 2007 The Plague Tom Russell 2006 Danny Roane: First Time Director Self 2006 Standing Still Simon 2005

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