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BornMarch 8, 1977
DiedFebruary 11, 2026 (age 48)
Place of birthCheshire, Connecticut, USA
Film credits39
James Van Der Beek
DeceasedKnown for Acting
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.
Filmography
The Gates
2026
as Jacob
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
2025
as Leroy Lahey
Sidelined: The QB and Me
2025
as Leroy Lahey
The Real Full Monty
2024
as Self
Bad Hair
2021
as Grant Madison
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches
2020
as Self
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
2020
as Self
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019
as Self
Downsizing
2017
as Anesthesiologist
Labor Day
2013
as Officer Treadwell
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The Magic Bracelet
2013
as Joe
Backwards
2012
as Geoff
Salem Falls
2011
as Jack St. Bride
The Big Bang
2011
as Adam Nova
DILF Khakis
2011
as Self
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes
2011
as Self
Vandermemes
2011
as Self
Asshole for Hire
2011
as Self
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis
2010
as Sean Bateman
Formosa Betrayed
2010
as Jake Kelly
Mrs. Miracle
2009
as Seth Webster
Taken in Broad Daylight
2009
as Tony Zappa
Stolen
2009
as Diploma / Roggiani
Eye of the Beast
2007
as Dan Leland