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
Downsizing (2017)
as Anesthesiologist
The Gates (2026)
as Jacob
The Rules of Attraction (2002)
as Sean Bateman
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)
as Self
The Big Bang (2011)
as Adam Nova
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
as James Van Der Beek (uncredited)
Stolen (2009)
as Diploma / Roggiani
Final Draft (2007)
as Paul Twist
Varsity Blues (1999)
as Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
Texas Rangers (2001)
as Lincoln Rogers Dunnison
The Real Full Monty (2024)
as Self
Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
as Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)
Standing Still (2005)
as Simon
Danny Roane: First Time Director (2006)
as Self
Harvest (1999)
as James Peterson
Mrs. Miracle (2009)
as Seth Webster
The Plague (2006)
as Tom Russell
I Love You, I Love You Not (1996)
as Tony
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis (2010)
as Sean Bateman
Eye of the Beast (2007)
as Dan Leland
Taken in Broad Daylight (2009)
as Tony Zappa
The Magic Bracelet (2013)
as Joe
Backwards (2012)
as Geoff
Bad Hair (2021)
as Grant Madison
Formosa Betrayed (2010)
as Jake Kelly
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party (2004)
as Self
Salem Falls (2011)
as Jack St. Bride
Angus (1995)
as Rick Sandford
Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut) (2003)
as Dawson Leery
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches (2020)
as Self
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU (2020)
as Self
Vandermemes (2011)
as Self
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes (2011)
as Self
Asshole for Hire (2011)
as Self
DILF Khakis (2011)
as Self