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James Van Der Beek
Born: 1977-03-08 in Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
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.
Rated Filmography (37)
Sorted by Score9.7
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
2020
7.6
The Gates
2026
7.2
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
2007
7.1
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
2025
7.1
Labor Day
2013
7.0
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis
2010
6.9
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
1999
6.6
Angus
1995
6.4
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
2004
6.4
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001
6.4
Scary Movie
2000
6.4
Sidelined: The QB and Me
2025
6.2
The Rules of Attraction
2002
6.1
Varsity Blues
1999
6.1
Formosa Betrayed
2010
6.0
Mrs. Miracle
2009
6.0
Vandermemes
2011
6.0
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes
2011
6.0
Asshole for Hire
2011
6.0
DILF Khakis
2011
5.9
Texas Rangers
2001
5.9
Stolen
2009
5.7
Backwards
2012
5.7
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019
5.6
Bad Hair
2021
5.5
Standing Still
2005
5.4
Downsizing
2017
5.3
The Big Bang
2011
5.3
Salem Falls
2011
5.3
I Love You, I Love You Not
1996
5.2
Taken in Broad Daylight
2009
5.0
Eye of the Beast
2007
4.9
The Plague
2006
4.3
Harvest
1999
4.0
The Real Full Monty
2024
3.8
Final Draft
2007
2.0
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches
2020