Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/03/1977 |
| Age | 48 years (died on 11, Feb, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Cheshire, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 11/02/2026 |
Latest News about James Van Der Beek
11/02/2026
James Van Der Beek died on February 11, 2026, at the age of 48 after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. His family received significant financial support through a GoFundMe campaign that raised more than $2.5 million to assist with medical and end-of-life expenses.
09/01/2026
James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly finalized the purchase of a 36-acre ranch in the Austin, Texas area for $4.76 million. The family had been renting the property since 2020 after relocating from Beverly Hills, and the private transaction was completed on January 9, 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | James David Van Der Beek |
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| Earned Name | James Darren |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Cheshire Academy, Connecticut |
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| College | Drew University, Madison, New Jersey |
| Graduation Year | 1995 |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Family
| Father | James William Van Der Beek (a cellular phone company executive) |
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| Mother | Melinda (1950–2020) (a dancer, gymnastics teacher) |
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Career
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| Last Film | The Gates (2026) as Jacob | ||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/vanderjames/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/VanDerJames/ | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. James Van Der Beek has diverse family roots, including Dutch, German, English, Scots-Irish, and French descents. | |
| 2. The surname 'Van Der Beek' translates to 'from the creek' in Dutch. | |
| 3. During his school years, he portrayed Reuben in the play 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat'. | |
| 4. At fifteen, he requested his mother to take him to New York City to enroll in an acting agency. | |
| 5. He initiated his acting journey at seventeen with an off-Broadway production. | |
| 6. His film debut as a mean bully occurred in 1995's 'Angus'. | |
| 7. He starred in the hit series 'Dawson's Creek', which aired for six seasons. | |
| 8. He gained acclaim for his role in the film 'Varsity Blues', which topped the U.S. box office upon release. | |
| 9. He was recognized as one of the '50 Most Beautiful People in the World' by People magazine in 1999. | |
| 10. James was a member of an all-male a cappella group during his college years. | |
| 11. He made a return to off-Broadway in 2003 with 'Rain Dance' after his initial success. |