James Van Der Beek
Acting
Born March 8, 1977 — Died February 11, 2026
From Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
Also known as James Van Derbeek, James David 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.
Filmography
The Gates
Jacob
20266.1
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
Leroy Lahey
20257.0
Sidelined: The QB and Me
Leroy Lahey
20256.3
The Real Full Monty
Self
20244.0
Bad Hair
Grant Madison
20215.6
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches
Self
20202.0
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
Self
20209.7
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Self
20195.7
Downsizing
Anesthesiologist
20175.4
Labor Day
Officer Treadwell
20137.1
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The Magic Bracelet
Joe
20135.0
Backwards
Geoff
20125.7
Salem Falls
Jack St. Bride
20115.3
The Big Bang
Adam Nova
20115.3
DILF Khakis
Self
20116.0
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes
Self
20116.0
Vandermemes
Self
20116.0
Asshole for Hire
Self
20116.0
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis
Sean Bateman
20107.0
Formosa Betrayed
Jake Kelly
20106.0
Mrs. Miracle
Seth Webster
20096.0
Taken in Broad Daylight
Tony Zappa
20095.2
Stolen
Diploma / Roggiani
20095.9
Eye of the Beast
Dan Leland
20075.0
Final Draft
Paul Twist
20073.5
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)
20077.3
The Plague
Tom Russell
20064.9
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Danny Roane: First Time Director
Self
20064.6
Standing Still
Simon
20055.5
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
Self
20046.4
The Rules of Attraction
Sean Bateman
20026.1
Texas Rangers
Lincoln Rogers Dunnison
20016.0
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
James Van Der Beek (uncredited)
20016.4
Scary Movie
Dawson Leary (uncredited)
20006.4
Harvest
James Peterson
19994.3
Varsity Blues
Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
19996.1
I Love You, I Love You Not
Tony
19965.3
Angus
Rick Sandford
19956.6