
James Van Der Beek
ActingMarch 8, 1977 (48 years old at death)Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
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.
Movies

9.7
Movie
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
2020

7.2
Movie
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
2007

7.1
Movie
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
2025

7.0
Movie
Labor Day
2013

7.0
Movie
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis
2010

6.6
Movie
Angus
1995

6.4
Movie
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001

6.4
Movie
Scary Movie
2000

6.2
Movie
Sidelined: The QB and Me
2025

6.2
Movie
The Rules of Attraction
2002

6.1
Movie
Varsity Blues
1999

6.1
Movie
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
2004
TV Shows

10.0
TV
CMT Music Awards
2002

9.1
TV
Teen Choice Awards
1999

8.3
TV
Criminal Minds
2005

8.3
TV
POSE
2018

8.1
TV
How I Met Your Mother
2005

7.9
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999

7.9
TV
Modern Family
2009

7.9
TV
The Eric Andre Show
2012

7.8
TV
One Tree Hill
2003

7.8
TV
Clarissa Explains It All
1991

7.6
TV
The Masked Singer
2019

7.6
TV
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001