James Van Der Beek

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

The Gates 2026 ★ 6.7
Overcompensating 2025 ★ 7.2
Sidelined: The QB and Me 2025 ★ 6.3
Walker 2021 ★ 7.1
Home Movie: The Princess Bride 2020 ★ 7.8
POSE 2018 ★ 8.3
Vampirina 2017 ★ 6.7
Room 104 2017 ★ 5.7
CSI: Cyber 2015 ★ 6.1
Labor Day 2013 ★ 7.1
Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 2012 ★ 6.7
Franklin & Bash 2011 ★ 7.3
Modern Family 2009 ★ 7.9
Ugly Betty 2006 ★ 6.4
Criminal Minds 2005 ★ 8.3
How I Met Your Mother 2005 ★ 8.1
Medium 2005 ★ 7.5
One Tree Hill 2003 ★ 7.8
Law & Order: Criminal Intent 2001 ★ 7.6
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back 2001 ★ 6.4
Scary Movie 2000 ★ 6.4
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 1999 ★ 8.0
Dawson's Creek 1998 ★ 7.3
TFI Friday 1996 ★ 7.1