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    Alistair Abell

    Actor·Active 2017–2024
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    Career at a glance

    5Hallmark films

    2 at Christmas

    Audience rating6.1 / 10

    across 4 rated films

    Weirdness3.0 / 10

    Mostly standard issue

    Best reviewed

    MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill6.5

    Most recent

    Christmas with the Singhs2024

    Everything Alistair has done for Hallmark, from Summer in the Vineyard (2017) right through to Christmas with the Singhs (2024).

    Follow & about Alistair

    From
    Wawanesa
    Alistair Abell is a Canadian actor, producer and director who works in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has voiced several roles in anime, most notably Colin MacLeod in Highlander: The Search for Vengeance and Lord Djibril in Gundam Seed Destiny. He has also worked in video games such as Electronic Arts' SSX 3, and SSX On Tour.
    From Wikipedia

    Alistair’s signature

    Across 5 films, Alistair often leans into Christmas and is usually set in small towns.

    • Christmas2 films
    • small towns3 films
    • second-chance romance3 films
    • a return home2 films
    • a hidden secret4 films

    On-screen partners

    Marcus Rosner headshot
    Frequent co-star

    Alistair’s most frequent on-screen partner is Marcus Rosner, with 2 films together.

    • Yes, I Do (2018)·
    • Summer in the Vineyard (2017)

    Where Alistair fits in

    The corners of the Hallmark universe Alistair keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.

    • 🧁Baking & cooking movies
    • 🔄Second-chance romance

    All 5 movies

    Newest first

    2020s

    3 films
    • 2024Christmas with the SinghsActor as Sports Announcer (voice) · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 3/10
    • 2022When I Think of ChristmasActor as Ted · Christmas5.8Weird 3/10
    • 2021MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the KillActor as George · Museum6.5Weird 3/10

    2010s

    2 films
    • 2018Yes, I DoActor as Pastor · Small Town5.8Weird 3/10
    • 2017Summer in the VineyardActor as Wine Critic #1 · Rural/Farm6.2Weird 3/10

    Alistair’s standouts

    • MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill poster
      Highest ratedMatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill (2021)

      Best-reviewed of the 5, at 6.5/10

      6.5
    • When I Think of Christmas poster
      Most divisiveWhen I Think of Christmas (2022)

      Lowest-rated of the 5 — every filmography has one

      5.8

    In pictures

    A quick look at Alistair’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.

    • Alistair Abell headshotAlistair Abell
    • Christmas with the Singhs poster
    • When I Think of Christmas poster
    • MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill poster
    • Yes, I Do poster
    • Summer in the Vineyard poster

    Beyond Hallmark

    Where else you might recognise Alistair from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.

    • The Good Doctoras Arnold Granger
      2017 · TV
    • Sausage Partyas Mariachi Salsa / Gefilte Fish (voice)
      2016
    • iZombieas CSI Tech
      2015 · TV
    • The Flashas ER Doctor
      2014 · TV
    • Arrowas Charles Eked
      2012 · TV
    • Supernaturalas Monitor Guard
      2005 · TV
    • Freddy vs. Jasonas Officer Goodman
      2003
    • Smallvilleas Professor
      2001 · TV

    Movies by year

    Alistair Abell Hallmark movies by release year1201712018201920201202112022202312024

    People also ask

    How many Hallmark movies has Alistair Abell been in?
    We have 5 Hallmark movies on file for Alistair Abell, spanning 2017–2024.
    What kind of Hallmark movies is Alistair Abell known for?
    Alistair is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with second-chance romance.
    What is Alistair Abell's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
    MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill (2021) is Alistair's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 6.5/10 audience rating.
    What is Alistair Abell's most popular Hallmark movie?
    Summer in the Vineyard (2017) has more audience votes than any other Alistair Abell Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
    Who does Alistair Abell usually star with?
    Alistair has shared 2 films with Marcus Rosner, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
    Is Alistair Abell still making Hallmark movies?
    The newest Alistair Hallmark credit we have is from 2024; nothing later has turned up yet.
    How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Alistair Abell made?
    Alistair Abell turns up in 2 Hallmark Christmas movies.
    What was Alistair Abell's first Hallmark movie?
    The earliest Alistair Hallmark title we have is Summer in the Vineyard (2017).
    Where is Alistair Abell from?
    Alistair is from Wawanesa.
    What does Alistair Abell do in Hallmark movies?
    Alistair Abell works on Hallmark films as actor.

    Data & sources

    Alistair’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb, TMDB and Wikipedia, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated June 2026.

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