James Van Der Beek
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 8, 1977
- Died
- February 11, 2026
- Birthplace
- Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
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
1 in 2 2026
Actor
The Gates 2026
as Jacob
Sidelined 2: Intercepted 2025
as Leroy Lahey
Sidelined: The QB and Me 2025
as Leroy Lahey
The Real Full Monty 2024
as Self
Bad Hair 2021
as Grant Madison
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches 2020
as Self
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU 2020
as Self
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot 2019
as Self
Downsizing 2017
as Anesthesiologist
Labor Day 2013
as Officer Treadwell
- The Magic Bracelet
The Magic Bracelet 2013
as Joe
Backwards 2012
as Geoff
Salem Falls 2011
as Jack St. Bride
The Big Bang 2011
as Adam Nova
DILF Khakis 2011
as Self
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes 2011
as Self
Asshole for Hire 2011
as Self
Vandermemes 2011
as Self
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis 2010
as Sean Bateman
Formosa Betrayed 2010
as Jake Kelly
Mrs. Miracle 2009
as Seth Webster
Taken in Broad Daylight 2009
as Tony Zappa
Stolen 2009
as Diploma / Roggiani
Eye of the Beast 2007
as Dan Leland
Final Draft 2007
as Paul Twist
Robot Chicken: Star Wars 2007
as Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)
The Plague 2006
as Tom Russell
- Danny Roane: First Time Director
Danny Roane: First Time Director 2006
as Self
Standing Still 2005
as Simon
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party 2004
as Self
The Rules of Attraction 2002
as Sean Bateman
Texas Rangers 2001
as Lincoln Rogers Dunnison
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back 2001
as James Van Der Beek
Scary Movie 2000
as Dawson Leary (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special 1999
as Self
Harvest 1999
as James Peterson
Varsity Blues 1999
as Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
I Love You, I Love You Not 1996
as Tony
Angus 1995
as Rick Sandford
Credits from TMDB.