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