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