James Van Der Beek
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Rules of Attraction
as Sean Bateman
2002
Angus
as Rick Sandford
1995
Texas Rangers
as Lincoln Rogers Dunnison
2001
Final Draft
as Paul Twist
2007
Formosa Betrayed
as Jake Kelly
2010
Varsity Blues
as Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
1999
The Plague
as Tom Russell
2006
Stolen
as Diploma / Roggiani
2009
Vandermemes
as Self
2011
Asshole for Hire
as Self
2011
DILF Khakis
as Self
2011
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes
as Self
2011
Taken in Broad Daylight
as Tony Zappa
2009
Mrs. Miracle
as Seth Webster
2009
The Big Bang
as Adam Nova
2011
Eye of the Beast
as Dan Leland
2007
Harvest
as James Peterson
1999
Salem Falls
as Jack St. Bride
2011
Backwards
as Geoff
2012
Labor Day
as Officer Treadwell
2013
TV Appearances
Medium
as Dylan Hoyt
2005
Clarissa Explains It All
as Paulie
1991
EP Daily
1997
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003
Dawson's Creek
as Dawson Leery
1998
The View
as Self
1997
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Criminal Minds
as Tobias Hankel
2005
Ugly Betty
as Luke Carnes
2006
Fast Foodies
as Self
2021
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Rex Tamlyn
2001
The Panel
1998