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James Van Der Beek
Born 1977-03-08Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The GatesJacobSidelined 2: InterceptedLeroy LaheySidelined: The QB and MeLeroy LaheyThe Real Full MontySelfBad HairGrant MadisonAll-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and CoachesSelfThe Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVUSelfJay and Silent Bob RebootSelfDownsizingAnesthesiologistLabor DayOfficer TreadwellThe Magic BraceletJoeBackwardsGeoffSalem FallsJack St. BrideThe Big BangAdam NovaDILF KhakisSelfVan Der Week: Behind the ScenesSelfVandermemesSelfAsshole for HireSelfInspired by Bret Easton EllisSean BatemanFormosa BetrayedJake KellyMrs. MiracleSeth WebsterTaken in Broad DaylightTony ZappaStolenDiploma / RoggianiEye of the BeastDan Leland