James Van Der Beek
Acting
Born: Mar 08, 1977 — Died: Feb 11, 2026
From: Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
Credits: 30 titles
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
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidelined: The QB and Me | Leroy Lahey | 2025 | 6.191 |
| Jay and Silent Bob Reboot | Self | 2019 | 5.675 |
| Downsizing | Anesthesiologist | 2017 | 5.403 |
| Labor Day | Officer Treadwell | 2013 | 7.048 |
| The Magic Bracelet | Joe | 2013 | 5.0 |
| Backwards | Geoff | 2012 | 5.7 |
| Vandermemes | Self | 2011 | 6.0 |
| Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes | Self | 2011 | 6.0 |
| Asshole for Hire | Self | 2011 | 6.0 |
| DILF Khakis | Self | 2011 | 6.0 |
| The Big Bang | Adam Nova | 2011 | 5.3 |
| Salem Falls | Jack St. Bride | 2011 | 5.3 |
| Formosa Betrayed | Jake Kelly | 2010 | 6.0 |
| Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis | Sean Bateman | 2010 | 7.0 |
| Stolen | Diploma / Roggiani | 2009 | 5.9 |
| Taken in Broad Daylight | Tony Zappa | 2009 | 5.0 |
| Mrs. Miracle | Seth Webster | 2009 | 6.0 |
| Final Draft | Paul Twist | 2007 | 3.5 |
| Eye of the Beast | Dan Leland | 2007 | 5.0 |
| Robot Chicken: Star Wars | Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound) | 2007 | 7.244 |
| The Plague | Tom Russell | 2006 | 4.865 |
| Standing Still | Simon | 2005 | 5.467 |
| Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party | Self | 2004 | 6.444 |
| Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut) | Dawson Leery | 2003 | 6.0 |
| The Rules of Attraction | Sean Bateman | 2002 | 6.178 |
| Texas Rangers | Lincoln Rogers Dunnison | 2001 | 6.025 |
| Varsity Blues | Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon | 1999 | 6.136 |
| Harvest | James Peterson | 1999 | 4.333 |
| I Love You, I Love You Not | Tony | 1996 | 5.181 |
| Angus | Rick Sandford | 1995 | 6.6 |
Quick Facts
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1977 |
| From | Cheshire, Connecticut, USA |