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

Scary Movie

Dawson Leary (uncredited)

Downsizing

Anesthesiologist

Sidelined: The QB and Me

Leroy Lahey

Labor Day

Officer Treadwell

Sidelined 2: Intercepted

Leroy Lahey

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

James Van Der Beek

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Self

The Rules of Attraction

Sean Bateman