Eric Keenleyside
ActorActive 2008–2025
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22Hallmark films
6 at Christmas
Audience rating6.7 / 10
across 20 rated films
Weirdness4.2 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
Our catalogue credits Eric Keenleyside in 22 Hallmark films, including 6 tagged Christmas. The earliest Hallmark film in our catalogue for Eric Keenleyside is Every Second Counts (2008). The filmography below uses that same set of credits.
Follow & about Eric
- From
- St. Stephen
Eric Keenleyside is a Canadian actor.
Eric’s signature
Across 22 films, Eric frequently leans into Christmas and is usually set in small towns.
- Christmas6 films
- small towns12 films
- a doctor4 films
- a return home8 films
- second-chance romance6 films
9 hours
9 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 6 festive titles.
Known for
In My Dreams6.3
as Mike · 2014
Weirdness 7/10
A Bride for Christmas6.6
as Hank Patterston · 2012
Weirdness 2/10
Window Wonderland6.7
as Uncle Jimmy · 2013
Weirdness 3/10
The Perfect Catch6.6
as Mason Taynor · 2017
Weirdness 3/10
November Christmas7.5
as Wade Miller · 2010
Weirdness 4/10
Trading Christmas6.9
as Security Guard · 2010
Weirdness 7/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Eric’s most frequent on-screen partner is Chelsea Hobbs, with 4 films together.
Recurring roles
Eric is a recurring face in Martha's Vineyard Mysteries.
Where Eric fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Eric keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 22 movies
Newest first2020s
10 films- 2025
A Royal Montana ChristmasActor as Jimmy Blaylock · Rural/CountryNot ratedWeird 3/10 - 2025
The Wish SwapActor as Godzilla · Rural/FarmNot ratedWeird 5/10 - 2024
A Reason for the SeasonActor as Jack Marshall · Christmas7.3Weird 6/10 - 2022
Rip in TimeActor as Calvin Majors · Rural/Farm6.7Weird 9/10 - 2021
Five More MinutesActor as Grandpa Jerry Bingham · Christmas7.5Weird 7/10 - 2021
Poisoned in Paradise: A Martha's Vineyard MysteryActor as Chief Madieras · Small Town6.7Weird 4/10 - 2021
Raise a Glass to LoveActor as Mike Savern · Wedding Anniversary6.9Weird 4/10 - 2020
A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha's Vineyard MysteryActor as Chief Madieras · Small Town6.6Weird 2/10 - 2020
Riddled with Deceit: A Martha's Vineyard MysteryActor as Chief Madieras · Resort/Vacation6.7Weird 3/10 - 2020
Ships in the Night: A Martha's Vineyard MysteryActor as Chief Madieras · Small Town6.8Weird 2/10
2010s
11 films- 2019
Mystery 101: Words Can KillActor as Phil Jenk · Small Town7.1Weird 4/10 - 2018
Time for Me to Come Home for ChristmasActor as Bob · Christmas6.6Weird 3/10 - 2018
Winter's DreamActor as Gus Miller · Resort/Vacation6.1Weird 4/10 - 2017The Perfect CatchActor as Mason Taynor · Small Town6.6Weird 3/10
- 2014In My DreamsActor as Mike · Wedding Anniversary6.3Weird 7/10
- 2013Window WonderlandActor as Uncle Jimmy · Christmas6.7Weird 3/10
- 2012A Bride for ChristmasActor as Hank Patterston · Christmas6.6Weird 2/10
- 2012
Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a ManActor as Lucius Breed · Small Town6.2Weird 3/10 - 2010
Growing the Big OneActor as Mayor Kyle Finster · Rural/Farm6.3Weird 5/10 - 2010November ChristmasActor as Wade Miller · Christmas7.5Weird 4/10
- 2010Trading ChristmasActor as Security Guard · Christmas6.9Weird 7/10
Eric’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Eric’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Eric Keenleyside
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Eric from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- 1922as Lars2017
- The Edge of Seventeenas Tom Franklin2016
- Godzillaas Boyd2014
- Big Eyesas Gannett Lawyer #22014
- Supernaturalas Jim McAnn2005 · TV
- Final Destination 2as Detective Suby2003
- Smallvilleas Mike2001 · TV
- The X-Filesas Lance Kernof1993 · TV
Eric’s creative circle
Most directed by
- Mark Jean3 films
- Andy Mikita2 films
- David Winning2 films
- Michael M. Scott2 films
Most written by
- Philip R. Craig4 films
- Barbara Kymlicka2 films
- Brian Sawyer2 films
- Gregg Rossen2 films
- John Christian Plummer2 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. Bigger circle, more films together.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.7 across 20 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Eric Keenleyside been in?
- We have 22 Hallmark movies on file for Eric Keenleyside, spanning 2008–2025.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Eric Keenleyside known for?
- Eric is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with a return home.
- What is Eric Keenleyside's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Five More Minutes (2021) is Eric's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 7.5/10 audience rating.
- What is Eric Keenleyside's most popular Hallmark movie?
- In My Dreams (2014) has more audience votes than any other Eric Keenleyside Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Eric Keenleyside usually star with?
- Eric has shared 4 films with Chelsea Hobbs, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is Eric Keenleyside still making Hallmark movies?
- Yes — the most recent Eric Hallmark film we have is from 2025, so the credits keep coming.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Eric Keenleyside made?
- Eric Keenleyside turns up in 6 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Eric Keenleyside's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Hallmark film in our catalogue for Eric Keenleyside is Every Second Counts (2008).
- Where is Eric Keenleyside from?
- Eric is from St. Stephen.
- What does Eric Keenleyside do in Hallmark movies?
- Eric Keenleyside works on Hallmark films as actor.
Data & sources
Eric’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb, TMDB and Wikipedia, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team.
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