Eric Close
Actor · DirectorActive 2001–2024
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8Hallmark films
4 at Christmas
Audience rating6.2 / 10
across 7 rated films
Weirdness3.8 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
Everything Eric has done for Hallmark, from Follow the Stars Home (2001) right through to To Have and to Holiday (2024).
Follow & about Eric
- From
- Staten Island
Eric Close is an American actor, best known for his roles in television series, particularly as FBI agent Martin Fitzgerald in the CBS mystery drama Without a Trace (2002–2009), Michael Wiseman in the CBS sci-fi drama Now and Again (1999-2000), Teddy Conrad in the ABC musical drama Nashville (2012–2017), and Travis Tanner in Suits (2011–2015).
Eric’s signature
Across 4 films, Eric usually leans into Christmas and is almost always set in small towns.
6 hours
6 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 4 festive titles.
Known for
Christmas at Graceland5.7
Director · 2018
Weirdness 3/10
Christmas in the Air6.2
as Robert Trent · 2017
Weirdness 4/10
Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays6.2
Director · 2019
Weirdness 4/10
Follow the Stars Home7.1
as Mark McCune · 2001
Weirdness 2/10
Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday6.2
as Anthony · 2019
Weirdness 3/10
Sugar Plum Twist6.1
Director · 2021
Weirdness 7/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Eric’s most frequent on-screen partner is Claire Elizabeth Green, with 2 films together.
Recurring roles
Eric is a recurring face in At Graceland.
Where Eric fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Eric keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 8 movies
Newest first2020s
2 films2010s
5 films- 2019Angel Falls: A Novel HolidayActor as Anthony · Christmas6.2Weird 3/10
- 2019Christmas at Graceland: Home for the HolidaysDirector · Christmas6.2Weird 4/10
- 2019
Wedding at GracelandDirector · Big City5.9Weird 3/10 - 2018Christmas at GracelandDirector · Christmas5.7Weird 3/10
- 2017Christmas in the AirActor as Robert Trent · Christmas6.2Weird 4/10
Eric’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Eric’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Eric Close
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Eric from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- American Sniperas DIA Agent Snead2014
- American Horror Storyas Hugo2011 · TV
- Suitsas Travis Tanner2011 · TV
- Criminal Mindsas Spicer2005 · TV
- Kim Possibleas Crash Cranston (voice)2002 · TV
- Takenas John2002 · TV
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unitas Colin Barnes1999 · TV
- MacGyveras Guard1985 · TV
Eric’s creative circle
Most written by
- Brian Sawyer2 films
- Duane Poole2 films
- Gregg Rossen2 films
Who Eric works with
The cast and crew Eric keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.2 across 7 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Eric Close been in?
- We have 8 Hallmark movies on file for Eric Close, spanning 2001–2024.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Eric Close known for?
- Eric is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns.
- What is Eric Close's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Follow the Stars Home (2001) is Eric's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 7.1/10 audience rating.
- What is Eric Close's most popular Hallmark movie?
- Christmas at Graceland (2018) has more audience votes than any other Eric Close Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Eric Close usually star with?
- Eric has shared 2 films with Claire Elizabeth Green, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is Eric Close still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest Eric Hallmark credit we have is from 2024; nothing later has turned up yet.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Eric Close made?
- Eric Close turns up in 4 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Eric Close's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Eric Hallmark title we have is Follow the Stars Home (2001).
- Where is Eric Close from?
- Eric is from Staten Island.
- What does Eric Close do in Hallmark movies?
- Eric Close works on Hallmark films as actor and director.
Data & sources
Eric’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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