Danica McKellar
ActressBorn 1975Active 2012–2021
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17Hallmark films
6 at Christmas
Audience rating6.4 / 10
across 17 rated films
Weirdness3.7 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
When Hallmark casts Danica McKellar, she is the name above the title, every single time. All 17 of her films since 2012 have her in the lead, the kind of trust the network rarely hands out. She plays it straight, settling into a familiar small town without ever winking at the camera, and Winter is plainly where she does her best work. Six of those films are Christmas titles. Her high point is Love and Sunshine from 2019, which at 7.1 edges out Crown for Christmas and Coming Home for Christmas just behind it. One name keeps recurring next to hers: Bruce Boxleitner has turned up in four of her films, so unlike many leads she has a partner she actually returns to. If you want a dependable star and a premise you can read off the poster, she has earned a regular spot in your December rotation.
Follow & about Danica
- From
- La Jolla
- Married to
- Mike Verta
Danica McKellar (born January 3, 1975) is an American actress, mathematics writer, and education advocate. She is best known for playing Winnie Cooper in the television series The Wonder Years. She has appeared in various television films for the Hallmark Channel. She has also done voice acting including Frieda Goren in Static Shock, Miss Martian in Young Justice, and Killer Frost in DC Super Hero Girls. In 2015, McKellar became part of the main cast in the Netflix original series Project Mc2.
Danica’s signature
Across 17 films, Danica often leans into Christmas and is often set in small towns.
- Christmas6 films
- small towns6 films
- an event planner3 films
8 hours
8 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 6 festive titles.
Known for
Crown for Christmas6.9
as Allie · 2015
Weirdness 6/10
Love at the Christmas Table6.4
as Kat · 2012
Weirdness 3/10
Coming Home for Christmas6.7
as Lizzie · 2017
Weirdness 5/10
My Christmas Dream6.2
as Christina · 2016
Weirdness 3/10
Perfect Match6.0
as Jessica Summers · 2015
Weirdness 3/10
Wedding Bells6.3
as Molly Quinn · 2016
Weirdness 3/10
On-screen partners
On-screen couple
Danica’s most frequent on-screen partner is Victor Webster, with 3 films together — top-billed alongside each other in 3 of them.
Recurring roles
Danica is a recurring face in MatchMaker Mysteries.
Where Danica fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Danica keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 17 movies
Newest first2020s
4 films- 2021
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the KillActress as Angie Dove · Museum6.5Weird 3/10 - 2021
You, Me & the Christmas TreesActress as Olivia · Christmas6.3Weird 2/10 - 2020
Christmas She WroteActress as Kayleigh · Christmas5.9Weird 4/10 - 2020
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Fatal RomanceActress as Angie Dove · Big City6.6Weird 4/10
2010s
13 films- 2019
Christmas at DollywoodActress as Rachel · Christmas6.1Weird 6/10 - 2019
Love and SunshineActress as Ally Craig · Misunderstanding7.1Weird 3/10 - 2019
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer EngagementActress as Angie Dove · Big City6.4Weird 3/10 - 2018
Christmas at Grand ValleyActress as Kelly · Christmas6.3Weird 4/10 - 2018
Love in DesignActress as Hannah McElroy · Small Town6.1Weird 4/10 - 2018
Very, Very, ValentineActress as Helen · Valentine's Day6.5Weird 4/10 - 2017
Campfire KissActress as Dana · Rural/Farm6.3Weird 3/10 - 2017Coming Home for ChristmasActress as Lizzie · Christmas6.7Weird 5/10
- 2016My Christmas DreamActress as Christina · Christmas6.2Weird 3/10
- 2016Wedding BellsActress as Molly Quinn · Small Town6.3Weird 3/10
- 2015Crown for ChristmasActress as Allie · Christmas6.9Weird 6/10
- 2015Perfect MatchActress as Jessica Summers · Big City6.0Weird 3/10
- 2012Love at the Christmas TableActress as Kat · Holiday6.4Weird 3/10
Danica’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Danica’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Danica McKellar
Danica’s creative circle
Most directed by
- James Head2 films
- Terry Ingram2 films
Most written by
- Marcy Holland3 films
- Julie Sherman Wolfe2 films
- Nina Weinman2 films
Who Danica works with
The cast and crew Danica keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next. Bigger circle, more films together.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.4 across 17 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Danica McKellar been in?
- We have 17 Hallmark movies on file for Danica McKellar, spanning 2012–2021.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Danica McKellar known for?
- Danica is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns.
- What is Danica McKellar's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Love and Sunshine (2019) is Danica's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 7.1/10 audience rating.
- What is Danica McKellar's most popular Hallmark movie?
- Crown for Christmas (2015) has more audience votes than any other Danica McKellar Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Danica McKellar usually star with?
- Danica's most frequent on-screen partner is Victor Webster — the two have led 3 films together as a Hallmark romantic pairing.
- Is Danica McKellar still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest Danica Hallmark credit we have is from 2021; nothing later has turned up yet.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Danica McKellar made?
- Danica McKellar turns up in 6 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Danica McKellar's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Danica Hallmark title we have is Love at the Christmas Table (2012).
- Where is Danica McKellar from?
- Danica is from La Jolla.
- Is Danica McKellar married?
- Yes — Danica is married to Mike Verta.
- What does Danica McKellar do in Hallmark movies?
- Danica McKellar works on Hallmark films as actress.
Data & sources
Danica’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb, TMDB and Wikipedia, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated August 2026.
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