James Van Der Beek

Acting · Born 1977-03-08 · 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.

Known for

• The Gates (2026)
• Sidelined: The QB and Me (2025)
• Sidelined 2: Intercepted (2025)
• The Real Full Monty (2024)
• Bad Hair (2021)
• The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU (2020)
• All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches (2020)
• Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)
• Downsizing (2017)
• Labor Day (2013)
• The Magic Bracelet (2013)
• Backwards (2012)
• Vandermemes (2011)
• Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes (2011)
• Asshole for Hire (2011)
• DILF Khakis (2011)
• The Big Bang (2011)
• Salem Falls (2011)
• Formosa Betrayed (2010)
• Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis (2010)
• Stolen (2009)
• Taken in Broad Daylight (2009)
• Mrs. Miracle (2009)
• Final Draft (2007)