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James Van Der Beek
Born
Mar 8, 1977
Died: Feb 11, 2026
Lived 48 years
Place of Birth
Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
40
Movies
51
TV Shows
Also Known As
James Van Derbeek
James David Van Der Beek
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James Van Der Beek
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.
Movies
40
TV Shows
51
The Gates
as
Jacob
2026
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
as
Leroy Lahey
2025
Sidelined: The QB and Me
as
Leroy Lahey
2025
The Real Full Monty
as
Self
2024
Bad Hair
as
Grant Madison
2021
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches
as
Self
2020
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
as
Self
2020
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
as
Self
2019
Giving and Receiving
as
Matt Bromley
2018
Downsizing
as
Anesthesiologist
2017
Labor Day
as
Officer Treadwell
2013
The Magic Bracelet
as
Joe
2013
Backwards
as
Geoff
2012
Salem Falls
as
Jack St. Bride
2011
The Big Bang
as
Adam Nova
2011
DILF Khakis
as
Self
2011
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes
as
Self
2011
Vandermemes
as
Self
2011
Asshole for Hire
as
Self
2011
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis
as
Sean Bateman
2010
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