Actor
James Van Der Beek
Born March 8, 1977 in Cheshire, Connecticut, USADied February 11, 202628 films
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.
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First watchLabor Day20137.1as Officer TreadwellTwo strangers are drawn together under incredible circumstances. What starts as an unforeseen encounter over a long holiday weekend soon becomes a second chance love story.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
28 films as actor- 2026The GatesJacob
- 2025Sidelined 2: InterceptedLeroy Lahey
- 2025Sidelined: The QB and MeLeroy Lahey
- 2021Bad HairGrant Madison
- 2017DownsizingAnesthesiologist
- 2013Labor DayOfficer Treadwell
- 2013The Magic BraceletJoe
- 2012BackwardsGeoff
- 2011Salem FallsJack St. Bride
- 2011The Big BangAdam Nova
- 2010Inspired by Bret Easton EllisSean Bateman
- 2010Formosa BetrayedJake Kelly
- 2009Mrs. MiracleSeth Webster
- 2009Taken in Broad DaylightTony Zappa
- 2009StolenDiploma / Roggiani
- 2007Eye of the BeastDan Leland
- 2007Final DraftPaul Twist
- 2007Robot Chicken: Star WarsBush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)
- 2006The PlagueTom Russell
- 2005Standing StillSimon
- 2002The Rules of AttractionSean Bateman
- 2001Texas RangersLincoln Rogers Dunnison
- 2001Jay and Silent Bob Strike BackJames Van Der Beek
- 2000Scary MovieDawson Leary (uncredited)
- 1999HarvestJames Peterson
- 1999Varsity BluesJonathan 'Mox' Moxon
- 1996I Love You, I Love You NotTony
- 1995AngusRick Sandford