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Actress

Barbara Niven

Starring in Hallmark films since 2005. Often at Christmas. 14 films with Alison Sweeney.

Hallmark films
39
at Christmas
13
average rating of 39 rated films
6.6
average weirdness, Hallmark median 4
3.9
Browse the films

Start hereThree ways into her films

Best reviewedCrossword Mysteries: AbracadaverRated 7.3 by 1,367 viewersWeirdestChristmas in Evergreen: Tidings of JoyWeirdness 9 of 10, weirder than 97% of Hallmark filmsNewest'Tis the Season for Setups2026, as June

Every Hallmark film

2020s 20 films

2010s 15 films

2000s 4 films

Beyond Hallmark

  • Suburban Gothic2014, Film, as Eve
  • Parks and Recreation2009, TV series, as June Hartwell
  • Redline2007, Film, as Sally Martin
  • Hell's Kitchen2005, TV series, as Self - Restaurant Patron
  • NCIS2003, TV series, as Elaine Burns
  • Las Vegas2003, TV series, as Alice Gold

Who she works with

What turns up in her films

Traits that show up in her films more often than in Hallmark films overall, rarest first.

  • Plays a baker or pastry chefRare on Hallmark

    10 of her 39 films (26%). 2% of all Hallmark films.

  • Love triangleCommon on Hallmark

    13 of her 39 films (33%). 23% of all Hallmark films.

  • A pet with a roleCommon on Hallmark

    15 of her 39 films (38%). 27% of all Hallmark films.

  • Small townClassic Hallmark

    20 of her 39 films (51%). 39% of all Hallmark films.

  • A secretClassic Hallmark

    23 of her 39 films (59%). 43% of all Hallmark films.

  • Baking and cookingClassic Hallmark

    29 of her 39 films (74%). 59% of all Hallmark films.

Ratings and weirdness

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Series and guides

Featured in our guides: Baking and cooking movies, Small-town movies, Dog and pet movies, Winter movies, Christmas movies, Best Christmas movies

Questions people ask

How many Hallmark movies has Barbara Niven been in?

We have 39 Hallmark movies on file for Barbara Niven, from 2005 to 2026.

What kind of Hallmark movies is Barbara Niven known for?

Barbara is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns.

What is Barbara Niven's highest-rated Hallmark movie?

Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver (2019) is Barbara's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 7.3/10 audience rating.

What is Barbara Niven's most popular Hallmark movie?

A Christmas Detour (2015) has more audience votes than any other Barbara Niven Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have seen.

What is Barbara Niven's weirdest Hallmark movie?

Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (2019) scores 9 out of 10 on our weirdness scale.

Who does Barbara Niven usually star with?

Barbara has shared 14 films with Alison Sweeney, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.

Is Barbara Niven still making Hallmark movies?

Yes. The most recent Barbara Hallmark film we have is from 2026.

How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Barbara Niven made?

Barbara Niven turns up in 13 Hallmark Christmas movies.

What was Barbara Niven's first Hallmark movie?

The earliest Hallmark film in our catalogue for Barbara Niven is Back to You and Me (2005).

Where is Barbara Niven from?

Barbara is from Portland.

Is Barbara Niven married?

Yes. Barbara is married to David Niven, Jr..

What does Barbara Niven do in Hallmark movies?

Barbara Niven works on Hallmark films as actress.

Credits come from IMDb, posters and other credits from TMDB, and ratings combine IMDb and TMDB audience scores, and the biography from Wikipedia. Weirdness and traits are HallmarkDB’s own, read from each film’s subtitles. Barbara Niven on IMDb · Barbara Niven on TMDB · Barbara Niven on Wikipedia