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James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek

Actor · 1977–2026 · Cheshire, Connecticut, USA

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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.

Acted in 58

2000s

  1. 2009
  2. Taken in Broad Daylight

    Tony Zappa

  3. Stolen

    Diploma / Roggiani

  4. The Storm

    Dr. Jonathan Kirk · 2 episodes

  5. 2007
  6. 2006
  7. 2005
  8. 2003
  9. 2002
  10. 2001
  11. 2000

Wrote 1

Produced 1

Other crew 1

Created 1

Appearances33

2020s

  1. 2024
  2. 2022
  3. 2021
  4. 2020

    All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches

    Self

  5. The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU

    Self

2000s

  1. 2009
  2. 2008

    Free Radio

    Self · 1 episode

  3. 2005
  4. 2004

    Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party

    Self

  5. 2003
  6. 2002

    CMT Music Awards

    Self - Presenter · 1 episode

1990s

  1. 1999

    Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special

    Self

  2. Teen Choice Awards

    Self · 1 episode

  3. 1997