James Van Der Beek
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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
Credits
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
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
as James Van Der Beek
Downsizing (2017)
as Anesthesiologist
Varsity Blues (1999)
as Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)
as Self
The Rules of Attraction (2002)
as Sean Bateman
The Gates (2026)
as Jacob
Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
as Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)
The Big Bang (2011)
as Adam Nova
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special (1999)
as Self
Bad Hair (2021)
as Grant Madison
Stolen (2009)
as Diploma / Roggiani
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU (2020)
as Self
Texas Rangers (2001)
as Lincoln Rogers Dunnison
Standing Still (2005)
as Simon
The Real Full Monty (2024)
as Self
Final Draft (2007)
as Paul Twist
Eye of the Beast (2007)
as Dan Leland
Danny Roane: First Time Director (2006)
as Self
I Love You, I Love You Not (1996)
as Tony
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party (2004)
as Self
Angus (1995)
as Rick Sandford
The Plague (2006)
as Tom Russell
Taken in Broad Daylight (2009)
as Tony Zappa
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis (2010)
as Sean Bateman
Mrs. Miracle (2009)
as Seth Webster
Formosa Betrayed (2010)
as Jake Kelly
The Magic Bracelet (2013)
as Joe
Harvest (1999)
as James Peterson
Salem Falls (2011)
as Jack St. Bride
Backwards (2012)
as Geoff
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches (2020)
as Self
1 in 2 (2026)
Actor
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes (2011)
as Self
Vandermemes (2011)
as Self
DILF Khakis (2011)
as Self
Asshole for Hire (2011)
as Self