James Van Der Beek

James David Van Der Beek was an American actor. Known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery on The WB's Dawson's Creek, he also played a fictionalized version of himself... Wikipedia

• Born:  James David Van Der Beek, March 08, 1977, Cheshire, Connecticut, U.S.
• Age at death:  48 years
• Died:  February 11, 2026, Austin, Texas, U.S.
• Education:  Cheshire Academy
• Alma mater:  Drew University
• Occupation:  Actor
• Years active:  1992–2026
• Children:  6
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo