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
Downsizing
Sidelined: The QB and Me
Labor Day
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
The Rules of Attraction
The Big Bang
Varsity Blues
Top Movie Credits
Scary Movie
Dawson Leary (uncredited)
Downsizing
Anesthesiologist
Sidelined: The QB and Me
Leroy Lahey
Labor Day
Officer Treadwell
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
Leroy Lahey
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
James Van Der Beek
The Rules of Attraction
Sean Bateman
The Big Bang
Adam Nova
Varsity Blues
Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon