Danica McKellar
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17Hallmark films
6 at Christmas
across 17 rated films
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
as Allie · 2015
Weirdness 6/10
as Kat · 2012
Weirdness 3/10
as Lizzie · 2017
Weirdness 5/10
as Christina · 2016
Weirdness 3/10
as Jessica Summers · 2015
Weirdness 3/10
as Molly Quinn · 2016
Weirdness 3/10
On-screen partners
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.
