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