James Van Der Beek

Acting

Born March 8, 1977 · Cheshire, Connecticut, USA

1 film as director · Active 2017–2017

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

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999

Criminal Minds

2005

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009

Modern Family

2009

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014

One Tree Hill

2003

Saturday Night Live

1975

Directed(1)

No films found.

Acting(90)

2026The GatesJacob

Film

2025Sidelined 2: InterceptedLeroy Lahey

Film

2025OvercompensatingCharlie