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