
Fred Gerber
Career at a glance
6Hallmark films
2 at Christmas
across 5 rated films
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
Fred Gerber is the steady hand behind the camera on six Hallmark films, and his comfort zone is the cozy mystery rather than the meet-cute. His sharpest result is Mystery 101: Killer Timing from 2021, which at 7.4 sits well above the rest, with Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath from 2019 a few notches lower at 6.6. Small towns do most of the work in his films, four of the six unfolding on quiet, walkable streets where everyone has a secret. Christmas turns up only twice, and his best holiday outing is The Christmas Promise at 6.7. He directs straight down the middle, no winking, no high-concept swings. If you like a Hallmark whodunit that trusts its puzzle and keeps the snow tasteful, his work has been quietly dependable.
Follow & about Fred
Fred Gerber is an American film and television director and television producer. Gerber has directed several popular television series which include The X-Files, Desperate Housewives and House. Gerber has also served as a producer on China Beach, Threat Matrix, Family Law and The Lying Game.
Fred’s signature
Across 6 films, Fred often leans into Christmas and is usually set in small towns.
On-screen partners

Fred’s most frequent on-screen partner is Cardi Wong, with 2 films together.
Where Fred fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Fred keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 6 movies
Newest first2020s
5 filmsFred’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Fred’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Fred from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- Designated Survivoras Director2016 · TV
- Reignas Director2013 · TV
- Prison Breakas Director2005 · TV
- Houseas Director2004 · TV
- Desperate Housewivesas Director2004 · TV
- ERas Director1994 · TV
- The X-Filesas Director1993 · TV
- True Gritas Stunts1969
Fred’s creative circle
Go-to cast
- Cardi Wong2 films
- Karen Holness2 films
- Shiraine Haas-Blake2 films
Who Fred works with
The cast and crew Fred 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 5 rated movies — each dot is one film.






