What is James Van Der Beek's net worth? Dawson's Creek actor's wealth explored in the wake of colorectal cancer diagnosis

James Van Der Beek revealed that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The Dawson's Creek star confirmed his ongoing health battle in an interview with People magazine on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Talking about the diagnosis, the actor said:

"I have colorectal cancer. I've been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family."

Despite the cancer diagnosis, Van Der Beek noted that he's "feeling good" and that there are "reasons for optimism." The actor didn't disclose further details about his diagnosis or his treatment and has not addressed it on social media either.

Meanwhile, his wife Kimberly shared a post on her Instagram Story on Sunday referring to the actor amid his health update. She reshared a post about Northern Cardinal being "romantic" birds that mate for life and travel together, to which she tagged the actor.

As for James Van Der Beek, who has an estimated net worth of $8 million per Celebrity Net Worth, he's keeping busy amid his cancer battle. He recently joined the Walker cast as a guest star. He's also set to star in the Tubi original romantic comedy Sidelined: The QB and Me, streaming on November 29.

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James Van Der Beek has a net worth of $8 million from years of acting

Decades of acting in various TV shows and movies have helped James Van Der Beek rack up his $8 million fortune. He started acting when he was in high school, landing roles in movies like Angus and I Love You, I Love You Not, and guest starring roles in shows like Clarissa Explains It All and As The World Turns.

The actor also got an early venture into voice acting, with his first credit being the voice of Pazu in the Disney dubbed version of Castle in the Sky. He went on to star in several movies in the early 2000s. Van Der Beek played Lincoln Rodger's Dunnison in Texas Rangers, Sean Bateman in The Rules of Attraction, and Simon in Standing Still.

However, his character Dawson Leery in the long-standing TV show Dawson's Creek was one of his crowning glory. Playing the titular protagonist in the WB drama for 122 episodes, throughout the 6-season run of the series made him a household name and helped his multi-million-dollar fortune.

James Van Der Beek also made a cameo as Dawson in Scary Movie, which won him a Best Cameo in a Movie award at the 2001 MTV Movie & TV Awards. The show wrapped up in 2003, and the actor would continue making a mark in several other TV shows.

He was in Mercy, Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, Friends with Better Lives, Pose, and CSI: Cyber. He also joined the Vampirina cast as the voice of Boris Hauntley.

As for movies, some of his best works are Varsity Blues, Sea Oak, and Formosa Betrayed. On November 29, fans will see James Van Der Beek playing Leroy Lahey, Noah Beck's character's tough but well-meaning father in Sidelined: The QB and Me.