
Cast
James Van Der Beek
Acting
Cast
James Van Der Beek
Known for
Acting
Born
1977-03-08
From
Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
Died
2026-02-11
Also known as James Van Derbeek, James David Van Der Beek
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.

Scary Movie
as Dawson Leary (uncredited)

Sidelined: The QB and Me
as Leroy Lahey

Sidelined 2: Intercepted
as Leroy Lahey

Downsizing
as Anesthesiologist

Labor Day
as Officer Treadwell

Varsity Blues
as Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon

The Rules of Attraction
as Sean Bateman

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
as James Van Der Beek (uncredited)

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
as Self

Stolen
as Diploma / Roggiani

Bad Hair
as Grant Madison

The Gates
as Jacob

The Plague
as Tom Russell

Angus
as Rick Sandford

Texas Rangers
as Lincoln Rogers Dunnison

Final Draft
as Paul Twist

Standing Still
as Simon

Robot Chicken: Star Wars
as Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)

The Big Bang
as Adam Nova

The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
as Self

Salem Falls
as Jack St. Bride

Danny Roane: First Time Director
as Self

Mrs. Miracle
as Seth Webster

The Real Full Monty
as Self

Formosa Betrayed
as Jake Kelly

Eye of the Beast
as Dan Leland

Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
as Self

Harvest
as James Peterson

I Love You, I Love You Not
as Tony

Taken in Broad Daylight
as Tony Zappa

Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis
as Sean Bateman

Backwards
as Geoff

Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut)
as Dawson Leery

All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches
as Self

Asshole for Hire
as Self

The Magic Bracelet
as Joe

Vandermemes
as Self

DILF Khakis
as Self

Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes
as Self