
James Van Der Beek
Acting
Born 1977-03-08 · Cheshire, Connecticut, USA · Died 2026-02-11
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.
Acting

The Gates
Jacob

Sidelined 2: Intercepted
Leroy Lahey

Overcompensating
Charlie

Sidelined: The QB and Me
Leroy Lahey

The Real Full Monty
Self

The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self

Bad Hair
Grant Madison

Fast Foodies
Self

Walker
New Neighbour

All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches
Self

Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Prince Humperdinck

The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
Self

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Self

Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
Self - Guest

The Masked Singer
Self - Griffin

POSE
Matt

What the Fit
Self

The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
Self - Guest

Downsizing
Anesthesiologist

Sea Oak
Mr. Frendt

Drop the Mic
Self

Vampirina
Boris Hauntley (voice)

What Would Diplo Do?
Diplo

Room 104
Scott

The $100,000 Pyramid
Self

Match Game
Self - Panelist

The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self

CSI: Cyber
Elijah Mundo

Friends with Better Lives
Will Stokes

Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
