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)
Downsizing (2017)
as Anesthesiologist
Sidelined: The QB and Me (2025)
as Leroy Lahey
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
as James Van Der Beek
Power/Rangers (2015)
as Rocky DeSantos
The Gates (2026)
as Jacob
Labor Day (2013)
as Officer Treadwell
Sidelined 2: Intercepted (2025)
as Leroy Lahey
The Rules of Attraction (2002)
as Sean Bateman
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)
as Self
Varsity Blues (1999)
as Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party (2004)
as Self
Bad Hair (2021)
as Grant Madison
Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
as Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis (2010)
as Sean Bateman
The Big Bang (2011)
as Adam Nova
Danny Roane: First Time Director (2006)
as Self
Texas Rangers (2001)
as Lincoln Rogers Dunnison
The Real Full Monty (2024)
as Self
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special (1999)
as Self
Stolen (2009)
as Diploma / Roggiani
Final Draft (2007)
as Paul Twist
Angus (1995)
as Rick Sandford
I Love You, I Love You Not (1996)
as Tony
Standing Still (2005)
as Simon
Mrs. Miracle (2009)
as Seth Webster
Eye of the Beast (2007)
as Dan Leland
Taken in Broad Daylight (2009)
as Tony Zappa
The Plague (2006)
as Tom Russell
Formosa Betrayed (2010)
as Jake Kelly
Backwards (2012)
as Geoff
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU (2020)
as Self
Harvest (1999)
as James Peterson
Salem Falls (2011)
as Jack St. Bride
The Magic Bracelet (2013)
as Joe
1 in 2 (2026)
Actor
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches (2020)
as Self
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes (2011)
as Self
Vandermemes (2011)
as Self
DILF Khakis (2011)
as Self
Asshole for Hire (2011)
as Self