Person in history
James Van Der Beek
James Van Der Beek, American actor (born 1977)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2026 · February 11
Their story
Who they were
James David Van Der Beek was an American actor. Known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery on The WB's Dawson's Creek (1998–2003), he also played a fictionalized version of himself on the ABC sitcom Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23 (2012–2013), starred as FBI agent Elijah Mundo on CSI: Cyber (2015–2016) and appeared as Matt Bromley during the first season of the FX drama Pose (2018).
Why this date
James Van Der Beek appears on our February 11 calendar for 2026 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about James Van Der Beek
When did James Van Der Beek die?
February 11 2026.
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