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James Van Der Beek

Born
March 8, 1977
Died
February 11, 2026

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.

Acting

By IMDb rating
Poster for “Labor Day”

Labor Day

2013IMDb 6.9
Officer Treadwell
Poster for “Downsizing”

Downsizing

2017IMDb 5.8
Anesthesiologist
Poster for “Bad Hair”

Bad Hair

2021IMDb 5.6
Grant Madison