James Van Der Beek
Known for Acting
Born March 8, 1977
Died February 11, 2026 (aged 48)
Place of Birth Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
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.
Filmography
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Scary Movie
2000
as Dawson Leary (uncredited)
Sidelined: The QB and Me
2025
as Leroy Lahey
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
2025
as Leroy Lahey
Labor Day
2013
as Officer Treadwell
Downsizing
2017
as Anesthesiologist
The Rules of Attraction
2002
as Sean Bateman
Varsity Blues
1999
as Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001
as James Van Der Beek (uncredited)
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019
as Self
Texas Rangers
2001
as Lincoln Rogers Dunnison
The Gates
2026
as Jacob
The Big Bang
2011
as Adam Nova
Angus
1995
as Rick Sandford
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
2004
as Self
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
2007
as Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)
Danny Roane: First Time Director
2006
as Self
Stolen
2009
as Diploma / Roggiani
The Real Full Monty
2024
as Self
Bad Hair
2021
as Grant Madison
Final Draft
2007
as Paul Twist
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