James Van Der Beek
1977 – 2026

James Van Der Beek

American actor (1977–2026)

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Born
1977-03-08, Cheshire
Died
2026-02-11
Birthplace state
Connecticut

Biography

James David Van Der Beek was born in Cheshire, Connecticut in 1977 and worked as a television, film, and stage actor as well as a screenwriter. He played Dawson Leery on The WB's Dawson's Creek from 1998 to 2003, and later appeared in Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 on ABC from 2012 to 2013 as a fictionalized version of himself. He also took roles as FBI agent Elijah Mundo on CSI: Cyber from 2015 to 2016 and as Matt Bromley in the first season of the FX drama Pose in 2018.

Occupation

James Van Der Beek is recorded as a television actor, a film actor, a stage actor, a actor and a screenwriter, born in Connecticut (1977–2026).

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Frequently asked about James Van Der Beek

Who was James Van Der Beek?
James Van Der Beek was American actor (1977–2026), born in Connecticut (1977 – 2026).
When and where was James Van Der Beek born?
James Van Der Beek was born on 1977-03-08 in Cheshire.
When did James Van Der Beek die?
James died on 2026-02-11.
What was James Van Der Beek known for?
James Van Der Beek is recorded as a television actor, a film actor, a stage actor, a actor and a screenwriter.
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