
James Van Der Beek
Born in Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
- Born:
- March 8, 1977
- Died:
- February 11, 2026 (age 48)
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.
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Sidelined: The QB and Me
2025
As Leroy Lahey

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019
As Self

Downsizing
2017
As Anesthesiologist

Labor Day
2013
As Officer Treadwell

The Big Bang
2011
As Adam Nova

Mrs. Miracle
2009
As Seth Webster

Stolen
2009
As Diploma / Roggiani

Robot Chicken: Star Wars
2007
As Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)

The Rules of Attraction
2002
As Sean Bateman

Texas Rangers
2001
As Lincoln Rogers Dunnison

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001
As James Van Der Beek (uncredited)

Scary Movie
2000
As Dawson Leary (uncredited)

Varsity Blues
1999
As Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon