James Van Der Beek

Actor

Born: March 8, 1977
Died: February 11, 2026 (age 48)
From: 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 (39)

The Gates (2026)
Jacob
Sidelined 2: Intercepted (2025)
Leroy Lahey
Sidelined: The QB and Me (2025)
Leroy Lahey
The Real Full Monty (2024)
Self
Bad Hair (2021)
Grant Madison
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches (2020)
Self
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU (2020)
Self
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)
Self
Downsizing (2017)
Anesthesiologist
Labor Day (2013)
Officer Treadwell
The Magic Bracelet
The Magic Bracelet (2013)
Joe
Backwards (2012)
Geoff
Salem Falls (2011)
Jack St. Bride
The Big Bang (2011)
Adam Nova
DILF Khakis (2011)
Self
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes (2011)
Self
Vandermemes (2011)
Self
Asshole for Hire (2011)
Self
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis (2010)
Sean Bateman
Formosa Betrayed (2010)
Jake Kelly
Mrs. Miracle (2009)
Seth Webster
Taken in Broad Daylight (2009)
Tony Zappa
Stolen (2009)
Diploma / Roggiani
Eye of the Beast (2007)
Dan Leland
Final Draft (2007)
Paul Twist
Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)
The Plague (2006)
Tom Russell
Danny Roane: First Time Director (2006)
Self
Standing Still (2005)
Simon
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party (2004)
Self