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James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek

Acting·1977–2026·38 films

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.

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Filmography

Scary Movie
Scary Movie (2000)Dawson Leary (uncredited)
Downsizing
Downsizing (2017)Anesthesiologist
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)James Van Der Beek (uncredited)
Labor Day
Labor Day (2013)Officer Treadwell
The Rules of Attraction
The Rules of Attraction (2002)Sean Bateman
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)Self
Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues (1999)Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)
Sidelined: The QB and Me
Sidelined: The QB and Me (2025)Leroy Lahey
The Big Bang
The Big Bang (2011)Adam Nova
Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (2001)Lincoln Rogers Dunnison
Stolen
Stolen (2009)Diploma / Roggiani
Mrs. Miracle
Mrs. Miracle (2009)Seth Webster
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
Sidelined 2: Intercepted (2025)Leroy Lahey
Angus
Angus (1995)Rick Sandford
Bad Hair
Bad Hair (2021)Grant Madison
The Plague
The Plague (2006)Tom Russell
Standing Still
Standing Still (2005)Simon
Eye of the Beast
Eye of the Beast (2007)Dan Leland
I Love You, I Love You Not
I Love You, I Love You Not (1996)Tony
Taken in Broad Daylight
Taken in Broad Daylight (2009)Tony Zappa
The Gates
The Gates (2026)Jacob
Salem Falls
Salem Falls (2011)Jack St. Bride
Formosa Betrayed
Formosa Betrayed (2010)Jake Kelly
Backwards
Backwards (2012)Geoff
Final Draft
Final Draft (2007)Paul Twist
Danny Roane: First Time Director
Danny Roane: First Time Director (2006)Self
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party (2004)Self
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU (2020)Self
Harvest
Harvest (1999)James Peterson
The Real Full Monty
The Real Full Monty (2024)Self
Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut)
Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut) (2003)Dawson Leery
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis (2010)Sean Bateman
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches (2020)Self
DILF Khakis
DILF Khakis (2011)Self
Asshole for Hire
Asshole for Hire (2011)Self
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes (2011)Self
Vandermemes
Vandermemes (2011)Self