James Van Der Beek
Born: 1977-03-08
Birthplace: Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
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.
Known For
Scary Movie
Sidelined: The QB and Me
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
Downsizing
The Rules of Attraction
Labor Day
Varsity Blues
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Bad Hair
Top Movie Credits
Scary Movie
Dawson Leary (uncredited)
Sidelined: The QB and Me
Leroy Lahey
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
Leroy Lahey
Downsizing
Anesthesiologist
The Rules of Attraction
Sean Bateman
Labor Day
Officer Treadwell
Varsity Blues
Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
James Van Der Beek (uncredited)
Bad Hair
Grant Madison