Acting
James Van Der Beek
- Born
- 1977-03-08 · Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
- Died
- 2026-02-11
- Filmography
- 94 titles on TMDB
About James Van Der Beek
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.
Backdrop from Scary Movie
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Upcoming film projects involving James Van Der Beek.
Post-production · Expected 13 Nov 2026
Cast
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Films & television
40 titles
Dawson Leary (uncredited)
Leroy Lahey
James Van Der Beek
Leroy Lahey
Officer Treadwell
Anesthesiologist
Sean Bateman
Jacob
Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)
Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
Grant Madison
Adam Nova
Diploma / Roggiani
Lincoln Rogers Dunnison
Dan Leland
Rick Sandford
Paul Twist
Tony Zappa
Tom Russell
Sean Bateman
Seth Webster
James Peterson
Jake Kelly
Jack St. Bride
Geoff
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