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James Van Der Beek

Bio: James Van Der Beek (born March 8, 1977) is an American actor, known for Dawson's Creek.
Born: Tue, Mar 08 1977
Birthplace: Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
James Van Der Beek is 47 years old
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Poster of Sidelined: The QB and Me
Sidelined: The QB and Me
James Van Der Beek was 47 in Sidelined: The QB and Me as 'Leroy Lahey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 2025
Poster of The Real Full Monty
The Real Full Monty
James Van Der Beek was 47 in The Real Full Monty as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 2024
Poster of Bad Hair
Bad Hair
James Van Der Beek was 44 in Bad Hair as 'Grant Madison'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 05 2021
Poster of The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
James Van Der Beek was 42 in The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 2020
Poster of Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
James Van Der Beek was 42 in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot as 'James Van Der Beek'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 2019
Poster of Downsizing
Downsizing
James Van Der Beek was 40 in Downsizing as 'Anesthesiologist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2017
Poster of Labor Day
Labor Day
James Van Der Beek was 36 in Labor Day as 'Officer Treadwell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 2013
Poster of The Magic Bracelet
The Magic Bracelet
James Van Der Beek was 36 in The Magic Bracelet as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 18 2013
Poster of Backwards
Backwards
James Van Der Beek was 35 in Backwards as 'Geoff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 2012
Poster of Salem Falls
Salem Falls
James Van Der Beek was 34 in Salem Falls as 'Jack St. Bride'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 2011
Poster of The Big Bang
The Big Bang
James Van Der Beek was 33 in The Big Bang as 'Adam Nova'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 03 2011
Poster of DILF Khakis
DILF Khakis
James Van Der Beek was 33 in DILF Khakis as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 2011
Poster of Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes
James Van Der Beek was 33 in Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 2011
Poster of Vandermemes
Vandermemes
James Van Der Beek was 33 in Vandermemes as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 2011
Poster of Asshole for Hire
Asshole for Hire
James Van Der Beek was 33 in Asshole for Hire as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 2011
Poster of Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis
James Van Der Beek was 33 in Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis as 'Sean Bateman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 2010
Poster of Formosa Betrayed
Formosa Betrayed
James Van Der Beek was 32 in Formosa Betrayed as 'Jake Kelly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 2010
Poster of Mrs. Miracle
Mrs. Miracle
James Van Der Beek was 32 in Mrs. Miracle as 'Seth Webster'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 2009
Poster of Taken in Broad Daylight
Taken in Broad Daylight
James Van Der Beek was 32 in Taken in Broad Daylight as 'Tony Zappa'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 2009
Poster of Stolen
Stolen
James Van Der Beek was 32 in Stolen as 'Diploma / Roggiani'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of Eye of the Beast
Eye of the Beast
James Van Der Beek was 30 in Eye of the Beast as 'Dan Leland'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 2007
Poster of Final Draft
Final Draft
James Van Der Beek was 30 in Final Draft as 'Paul Twist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 18 2007
Poster of Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
James Van Der Beek was 30 in Robot Chicken: Star Wars as 'Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 2007
Poster of The Plague
The Plague
James Van Der Beek was 29 in The Plague as 'Tom Russell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 2006
Poster of Standing Still
Standing Still
James Van Der Beek was 27 in Standing Still as 'Simon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 2005
Poster of Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
James Van Der Beek was 27 in Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 2004
Poster of Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut)
Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut)
James Van Der Beek was 26 in Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut) as 'Dawson Leery'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 2003
Poster of The Rules of Attraction
The Rules of Attraction
James Van Der Beek was 25 in The Rules of Attraction as 'Sean Bateman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 2002
Poster of Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers
James Van Der Beek was 24 in Texas Rangers as 'Lincoln Rogers Dunnison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 2001
Poster of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
James Van Der Beek was 24 in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back as 'James Van Der Beek (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 2001
Poster of Scary Movie
Scary Movie
James Van Der Beek was 23 in Scary Movie as 'Dawson Leary (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 2000
Poster of Harvest
Harvest
James Van Der Beek was 22 in Harvest as 'James Peterson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1999
Poster of Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues
James Van Der Beek was 21 in Varsity Blues as 'Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1999
Poster of I Love You, I Love You Not
I Love You, I Love You Not
James Van Der Beek was 19 in I Love You, I Love You Not as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1996
Poster of Angus
Angus
James Van Der Beek was 18 in Angus as 'Rick Sandford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1995
Poster of Rocking the Boat
Rocking the Boat
James Van Der Beek will be 47+ in Rocking the Boat
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
James Van Der Beek was 45+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Fast Foodies
Fast Foodies
James Van Der Beek was 43+ in Fast Foodies as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 04 2021
Poster of Walker
Walker
James Van Der Beek was 43+ in Walker as 'New Neighbour'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 21 2021
Poster of Home Movie: The Princess Bride
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
James Van Der Beek was 43+ in Home Movie: The Princess Bride as 'Prince Humperdinck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 29 2020
Poster of Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
James Van Der Beek was 42+ in Under A Rock with Tig Notaro as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 04 2019
Poster of POSE
POSE
James Van Der Beek was 41+ in POSE as 'Matt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 03 2018
Poster of The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
James Van Der Beek was 40+ in The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2018
Poster of Sea Oak
Sea Oak
James Van Der Beek was 40+ in Sea Oak as 'Mr. Frendt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 10 2017
Poster of Drop the Mic
Drop the Mic
James Van Der Beek was 40+ in Drop the Mic as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2017
Poster of Vampirina
Vampirina
James Van Der Beek was 40+ in Vampirina as 'Boris Hauntley (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2017
Poster of What Would Diplo Do?
What Would Diplo Do?
James Van Der Beek was 40+ in What Would Diplo Do? as 'Diplo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 03 2017
Poster of Room 104
Room 104
James Van Der Beek was 40+ in Room 104 as 'Scott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 28 2017
Poster of The $100,000 Pyramid
The $100,000 Pyramid
James Van Der Beek was 39+ in The $100,000 Pyramid as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 2016
Poster of Match Game
Match Game
James Van Der Beek was 39+ in Match Game as 'Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 26 2016
Poster of The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
James Van Der Beek was 38+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of CSI: Cyber
CSI: Cyber
James Van Der Beek was 37+ in CSI: Cyber as 'Elijah Mundo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 2015
Poster of Friends with Better Lives
Friends with Better Lives
James Van Der Beek was 37+ in Friends with Better Lives as 'Will Stokes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 31 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
James Van Der Beek was 36+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
James Van Der Beek was 36+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of The Eric Andre Show
The Eric Andre Show
James Van Der Beek was 35+ in The Eric Andre Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 20 2012
Poster of Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23
Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23
James Van Der Beek was 35+ in Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 as 'James Van Der Beek'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 11 2012
Poster of Mercy
Mercy
James Van Der Beek was 32+ in Mercy as 'Dr. Joe Briggs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
James Van Der Beek was 32+ in Modern Family as 'Bo Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of The Forgotten
The Forgotten
James Van Der Beek was 32+ in The Forgotten as 'Judd Shaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of The Storm
The Storm
James Van Der Beek was 32+ in The Storm as 'Dr. Jonathan Kirk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 26 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
James Van Der Beek was 32+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Free Radio
Free Radio
James Van Der Beek was 30+ in Free Radio
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 03 2008
Poster of Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
James Van Der Beek was 29+ in Ugly Betty as 'Luke Carnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 2006
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
James Van Der Beek was 28+ in Criminal Minds as 'Tobias Hankel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
James Van Der Beek was 28+ in How I Met Your Mother as 'Simon Tremblay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
James Van Der Beek was 28+ in Dancing with the Stars as 'Self - Contestant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 01 2005
Poster of Medium
Medium
James Van Der Beek was 27+ in Medium as 'Dylan Hoyt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of The Soup
The Soup
James Van Der Beek was 27+ in The Soup
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 01 2004
Poster of One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
James Van Der Beek was 26+ in One Tree Hill as 'Adam Reese'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
James Van Der Beek was 25+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
James Van Der Beek was 24+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Rex Tamlyn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
James Van Der Beek was 22+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Sean Albert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice Awards
James Van Der Beek was 22+ in Teen Choice Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1999
Poster of The Panel
The Panel
James Van Der Beek was 20+ in The Panel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 18 1998
Poster of Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
James Van Der Beek was 20+ in Dawson's Creek as 'Dawson Leery'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1998
Poster of EP Daily
EP Daily
James Van Der Beek was 20+ in EP Daily
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Sat, Sep 20 1997
Poster of The View
The View
James Van Der Beek was 20+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Aliens in the Family
Aliens in the Family
James Van Der Beek was 19+ in Aliens in the Family as 'Ethan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 1996
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
James Van Der Beek was 15+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of Clarissa Explains It All
Clarissa Explains It All
James Van Der Beek was 14+ in Clarissa Explains It All as 'Paulie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 23 1991
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
James Van Der Beek was 0+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975