James Van Der Beek
March 8, 1977 – 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.
Known For
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Criminal Minds
2005
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Modern Family
2009
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
How I Met Your Mother
2005
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
The View
1997
Saturday Night Live
1975
Dancing with the Stars
2005
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
One Tree Hill
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Medium
2005