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.

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The Rules of Attraction

Varsity Blues

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James Van Der Beek

Ross

The Swinging Cheerleaders (1998)

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James Van Der Beek

Jamie Middleditch

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief (90's Live Action)

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James Van Der Beek

Jerry Jerrod

Sex and the City (90s Teen Cast)

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James Van Der Beek

Tyler

Mermaid Magic (90s Live Action)

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James Van Der Beek

Max Hastings

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (90s)

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James Van Der Beek

Brad Lewis

I Am Not Okay With This (90s)

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James Van Der Beek

90's

Which Actor Should've Played ron stoppable Various Decades?

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James Van Der Beek

Chad

Stranger Things (1991)

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James Van Der Beek

Kenny Jones

Ted Lasso (90s Genderswap)

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James Van Der Beek

March 8

Celebrity Birthday Calendar

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James Van Der Beek

Judy Greer

Voice actors (18+) who should voice love interests of other voice actors

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James Van Der Beek

Green Lantern (Alan Scott)

James Gunn's DC Cinematic Universe

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James Van Der Beek

Maxxie Oliver

Skins (1997-2003)

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Ross Cinderella (Rose Cinderella)

What Characters Do You Want James Van Der Beek to Play in Genderswap in the '90s

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James Van Der Beek

Stellan (Stella)

What Characters Do You Want James Van Der Beek to Play in Genderswap in the '90s

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Casey Ainsworth (Cassie Ainsworth)

What Characters Do You Want James Van Der Beek to Play in Genderswap in the '90s

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Casey Ainsworth

Skins (1997-2003 Genderswap)

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Chase Becker (Casey Becker)

What Characters Do You Want James Van Der Beek to Play in Genderswap in the '90s

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James Van Der Beek

Cody (90's)

Fantasy Patrol (in Different Decades)

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Jeremy "Jem" Benton

Jem and the Holograms (90s Live Action Genderswap)

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James Van Der Beek

Carey White

Carey 1998 (Carrie 1998 Genderswap)

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James Van Der Beek

Sam Bredford

Spike Team (90's Genderswap Live Action)

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James Van Der Beek

Emmett Leventan/Nolan

Do Revenge ('90s Genderswap)

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James Van Der Beek

Jesse Pierson

Fraternity Row (Sorority Row 1999 Genderswap)

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Jesse Pierson

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