Eric Keenleyside
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22Hallmark films
6 at Christmas
across 20 rated films
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
Eric Keenleyside is the kind of actor Hallmark keeps in its back pocket, never the lead across his 22 films but a face the network calls back again and again. He has logged four films apiece with Sarah Lind, Jesse Metcalfe, Chelsea Hobbs, and Sunita Prasad, which makes him a real regular in their orbits rather than a one-off hire. Small towns are his territory, with 12 of his films set there, and he plays the warmth straight instead of for laughs. His best work bookends the career: November Christmas from 2010 and Five More Minutes from 2021 both sit at 7.5, with A Reason for the Season from 2024 just behind at 7.3. He is the steady presence in the corner of the frame, the one you recognize before you can name him.
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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
as Mike · 2014
Weirdness 7/10
as Hank Patterston · 2012
Weirdness 2/10
as Uncle Jimmy · 2013
Weirdness 3/10
as Mason Taynor · 2017
Weirdness 3/10
as Wade Miller · 2010
Weirdness 4/10
as Security Guard · 2010
Weirdness 7/10
On-screen partners
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.
