- Born
- March 8, 1977
- Died
- February 11, 2026 (aged 48)
- Place of birth
- Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
- Also known as
- James Van Derbeek, James David 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.