James Van Der Beek
Acting1977-03-08 - 2026-02-11Cheshire, Connecticut, USAMale

James Van Der Beek

Also known as James Van Derbeek, James David Van Der Beek

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.

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Known For
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CMT Music Awards poster
CMT Music Awards
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The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU poster
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
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Teen Choice Awards poster
Teen Choice Awards
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Criminal Minds poster
Criminal Minds
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POSE poster
POSE
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How I Met Your Mother poster
How I Met Your Mother
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit poster
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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Modern Family poster
Modern Family
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The Eric Andre Show poster
The Eric Andre Show
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Clarissa Explains It All poster
Clarissa Explains It All
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One Tree Hill poster
One Tree Hill
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent poster
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
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Quick Facts
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Known For Department

Acting

Born

1977-03-08

Place of Birth

Cheshire, Connecticut, USA

Also Known As

James Van DerbeekJames David Van Der Beek
Behind the Camera
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Devil May Cry

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What Would Diplo Do?

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What Would Diplo Do?

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