James Van Der Beek
Acting
Born March 8, 1977 · 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.
Films (40)
The Gates
2026
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
2025
Sidelined: The QB and Me
2025
The Real Full Monty
2024
Bad Hair
2021
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches
2020
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
2020
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019
Giving and Receiving
2018
Downsizing
2017
Labor Day
2013
The Magic Bracelet
2013
Backwards
2012
Salem Falls
2011
The Big Bang
2011
DILF Khakis
2011
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes
2011
Vandermemes
2011
Asshole for Hire
2011
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis
2010
Formosa Betrayed
2010
Mrs. Miracle
2009
Taken in Broad Daylight
2009
Stolen
2009
Eye of the Beast
2007
Final Draft
2007
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
2007
The Plague
2006
Danny Roane: First Time Director
2006
Standing Still
2005
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
2004
Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut)
2003
The Rules of Attraction
2002
Texas Rangers
2001
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001
Scary Movie
2000
Harvest
1999
Varsity Blues
1999
I Love You, I Love You Not
1996
Angus
1995