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 1 minute read 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 ”Why would you ?”- Lady returns to father’s house over new house rent, amount sparks buzz Newsflez April 17, 2026 News update “Our first night together was a banger” – Man reflects on marriage with virgin girlfriend Newsflez April 17, 2026 News update Abike Shugar breaks silence on painful movie experience that led to her fall out with Toyin Abraham Newsflez April 17, 2026