James Van Der Beek
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.
Born
Mar 08, 1977
Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
Died
Feb 11, 2026
Known For
Acting
Movies
38 acting
0 crew
Popularity
2.5
Known For
Scary Movie
2000
as Dawson Leary (uncredited)
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
2025
as Leroy Lahey
Sidelined: The QB and Me
2025
as Leroy Lahey
Labor Day
2013
as Officer Treadwell
Downsizing
2017
as Anesthesiologist
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001
as James Van Der Beek
The Rules of Attraction
2002
as Sean Bateman
Varsity Blues
1999
as Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019
as Self
The Robot Chicken: Star Wars
2007
as Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)
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