James Van Der Beek

Acting

Born: 1977-03-08 in Cheshire, Connecticut, USA

Died: 2026-02-11

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.

Acting

The Rules of Attraction

Sean Bateman

Angus

Rick Sandford

Texas Rangers

Lincoln Rogers Dunnison

Final Draft

Paul Twist

Formosa Betrayed

Jake Kelly

Varsity Blues

Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon

The Plague

Tom Russell

Stolen

Diploma / Roggiani

Vandermemes

Self

Asshole for Hire

Self

DILF Khakis

Self

Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes

Self

Taken in Broad Daylight

Tony Zappa

Mrs. Miracle

Seth Webster

The Big Bang

Adam Nova

Eye of the Beast

Dan Leland

Harvest

James Peterson

Salem Falls

Jack St. Bride

Backwards

Geoff

Labor Day

Officer Treadwell

Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut)

Dawson Leery

Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party

Self

Sidelined: The QB and Me

Leroy Lahey

Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis

Sean Bateman

The Magic Bracelet

Joe

Robot Chicken: Star Wars

Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)

Standing Still

Simon

Downsizing

Anesthesiologist

I Love You, I Love You Not

Tony

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Self

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

James Van Der Beek (uncredited)

Scary Movie

Dawson Leary (uncredited)

Bad Hair

Grant Madison

The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU

Self

The Real Full Monty

Self

All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches

Self

Sidelined 2: Intercepted

Leroy Lahey

Danny Roane: First Time Director

Self

Giving and Receiving

Matt Bromley

The Gates

Jacob

The Rules of Attraction

Sean Bateman

Angus

Rick Sandford

Texas Rangers

Lincoln Rogers Dunnison

Final Draft

Paul Twist

Formosa Betrayed

Jake Kelly

Varsity Blues

Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon

The Plague

Tom Russell

Stolen

Diploma / Roggiani

Vandermemes

Self

Asshole for Hire

Self

DILF Khakis

Self

Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes

Self

Taken in Broad Daylight

Tony Zappa

Mrs. Miracle

Seth Webster

The Big Bang

Adam Nova

Eye of the Beast

Dan Leland

Harvest

James Peterson

Salem Falls

Jack St. Bride

Backwards

Geoff

Labor Day

Officer Treadwell

Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut)

Dawson Leery

Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party

Self

Sidelined: The QB and Me

Leroy Lahey

Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis

Sean Bateman

The Magic Bracelet

Joe

Robot Chicken: Star Wars

Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)

Standing Still

Simon

Downsizing

Anesthesiologist

I Love You, I Love You Not

Tony

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Self

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

James Van Der Beek (uncredited)

Scary Movie

Dawson Leary (uncredited)

Bad Hair

Grant Madison

The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU

Self

The Real Full Monty

Self

All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches

Self

Sidelined 2: Intercepted

Leroy Lahey

Danny Roane: First Time Director

Self

Giving and Receiving

Matt Bromley

The Gates

Jacob