James Van Der Beek
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James David Van Der Beek was an American actor. Known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery on The WB's Dawson's Creek, he also played a fictionalized version of himself on the ABC sitcom Don't Trust the
Van Der Beek in 2013
Van Der Beek in 2023
Van Der Beek with Kerr Smith at GalaxyCon in Oklahoma City, 2025
Van Der Beek at GalaxyCon Austin in September 2023, not long after his cancer diagnosis
The Gates (2026 film)
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The Gates is a 2026 American thriller film starring Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, Keith Powers, James Van Der Beek, Sofia Hublitz, Kylr Coffman, Elle Evans, and Brad Leland. Written and directed by John
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…and host Nick Cannon surprised him by bringing his wife Brook and their children onstage. In 2026, he posthumously appeared in John Burr's feature film The Gates by Lionsgate Premiere, and the Legally Blonde prequel television series Elle. On August 31, 2023, Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage III colorectal…
Theatrical release poster