James Van Der Beek

Actor · Born 1977

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.

New and in cinemas

1 in 2

2026

Filmography

1 in 2

2026

The Gates

2026 · as Jacob

Sidelined 2: Intercepted

2025 · as Leroy Lahey

Sidelined: The QB and Me

2025 · as Leroy Lahey

Bad Hair

2021 · as Grant Madison

Downsizing

2017 · as Anesthesiologist

Labor Day

2013 · as Officer Treadwell

Backwards

2012 · as Geoff

Salem Falls

2011 · as Jack St. Bride

The Big Bang

2011 · as Adam Nova

Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis

2010 · as Sean Bateman

Formosa Betrayed

2010 · as Jake Kelly