Acting
James Van Der Beek
1977-2026
Known for The Rules of Attraction, Dawson's Creek, Varsity Blues.
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Born03/08/1977
Died02/11/2026
AgeDied at 48
BirthplaceCheshire, Connecticut, USA
DepartmentActing
Also known asJames Van Derbeek, James David 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.
Movie Credits
Salem Falls (2011)
Formosa Betrayed (2009)
Taken in Broad Daylight (2009)
Eye of the Beast (2007)
Final Draft (2007)
The Plague (2006)
The Rules of Attraction (2002)
Texas Rangers (2001)
Varsity Blues (1999)
Backwards (2012)
Mrs. Miracle (2009)
The Gates (2026)
Sidelined: The QB and Me (2025)
Stolen (2009)
I Love You, I Love You Not (1996)
Angus (1995)
Sidelined 2: Intercepted (2025)
The Real Full Monty (2024)
Labor Day (2013)
The Big Bang (2010)
Bad Hair (2021)
Danny Roane: First Time Director (2006)
Standing Still (2005)
Downsizing (2017)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)
Scary Movie (2000)
