Personal Info
James Van Derbeek
James David Van Der Beek
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.
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Gates
as Jacob
Sidelined: The QB and Me
as Leroy Lahey
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
as Leroy Lahey
The Real Full Monty
as Self
Bad Hair
as Grant Madison
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
as Self
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches
as Self
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
as Self
Downsizing
as Anesthesiologist
Labor Day
as Officer Treadwell
TV Shows
Overcompensating
as Charlie · 2 ep.
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self · 1 ep.
Walker
as New Neighbour · 1 ep.
Fast Foodies
as Self · 1 ep.
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
as Prince Humperdinck · 1 ep.
The Masked Singer
as Self - Griffin · 3 ep.
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
as Self - Guest · 1 ep.
POSE
as Matt · 8 ep.
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
as Self - Guest · 1 ep.
What the Fit
as Self · 1 ep.
