News update Who was James Van Der Beek? Biography, Career, Death and Net Worth James Van Der Beek (March 8, 1977–February 11, 2026) was an American actor best known for his role as Dawson Leery on The WB's Dawson's Creek Newsflez February 12, 2026 James Van Der Beek (March 8, 1977–February 11, 2026) was an American actor best known for his role as Dawson Leery on The WB’s Dawson’s Creek Please like and share : Post navigation Previous: “She was very disrespectful” – Lady who claims to know Frederick Leonard and Peggy Ovire reveals what allegedly ended their marriageNext: “I cheated on my wife, but my mother…” — Man laments after mother does the unexpected Related Stories News update Adamawa ADC governorship aspirant drags party, INEC to court over primary election Newsflez June 11, 2026 News update NDLEA arrests 73 suspects in Kano drug raids Newsflez June 11, 2026 News update Trump cancels planned strikes, bombings on Iran Newsflez June 11, 2026