James Van Der Beek
Born: 1977-03-08
• Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
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
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
Sidelined: The QB and Me
The Real Full Monty
Bad Hair
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Giving and Receiving
Downsizing
Labor Day
No Image
The Magic Bracelet
Backwards
Salem Falls
The Big Bang
DILF Khakis
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes
Vandermemes
Asshole for Hire
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis
Formosa Betrayed
Mrs. Miracle
Taken in Broad Daylight
Stolen
Eye of the Beast
Final Draft
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
The Plague
Danny Roane: First Time Director
Standing Still
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut)
The Rules of Attraction
Texas Rangers
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Scary Movie
Harvest
Varsity Blues
I Love You, I Love You Not
Angus