Fred Henderson
ActorActive 2015–2023
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18Hallmark films
10 at Christmas
Audience rating6.5 / 10
across 16 rated films
Weirdness4.1 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
Fred Henderson is the actor you have seen a dozen times without ever learning his name, the reliable supporting player who never takes top billing but keeps the town running. Across 18 films from 2015 to 2023, he has zero leads, and that is rather the point: he fills out the small-town world while the romance happens up front. Christmas is his busy season, with 10 holiday titles, and 12 of his films drop him into some snowy little main street. He plays it straight, no winking. His best-reviewed work sits at a tidy 7.0, shared by "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane" from 2023 and "The Christmas Waltz" from 2020. He turns up alongside Jeremy Guilbaut in four of these, so if a December movie has Fred in the background, you are in safe hands.
Follow & about Fred
- From
- Canada
Fred’s signature
Across 18 films, Fred usually leans into Christmas and is usually set in small towns.
- Christmas10 films
- small towns12 films
- an event planner2 films
- second-chance romance8 films
14 hours
14 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 10 festive titles.
Known for
The Christmas Waltz7.0
as Fergus · 2020
Weirdness 2/10
Christmas Joy6.4
as Ed Andrews · 2018
Weirdness 3/10
Magic Stocking6.4
as Mayor Fred · 2015
Weirdness 7/10
Open by Christmas6.8
as Dave Beaton · 2021
Weirdness 4/10
Flip That Romance6.4
as Ed · 2019
Weirdness 3/10
A Harvest Wedding6.6
as Bill · 2017
Weirdness 3/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Fred’s most frequent on-screen partner is Jeremy Guilbaut, with 4 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 18 movies
Newest first2020s
9 films- 2023
Christmas on Cherry LaneActor as Frank Sawyer · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 6/10 - 2023
Fourth Down and LoveActor as Final Destination 2 · SuburbNot ratedWeird 3/10 - 2023
Mystery on Mistletoe LaneActor as Wallace · Christmas7.0Weird 2/10 - 2022
Campfire RomanceActor as Frank · Christmas5.3Weird 5/10 - 2022
Cut, Color, MurderActor as Fred Wright · Small Town6.2Weird 4/10 - 2022
Five More Minutes: Moments Like TheseActor as Grandpa Howard · Christmas6.8Weird 10/10 - 2021Open by ChristmasActor as Dave Beaton · Christmas6.8Weird 4/10
- 2020
The Christmas DoctorActor as Dr. Ray · Christmas6.9Weird 4/10 - 2020The Christmas WaltzActor as Fergus · Christmas7.0Weird 2/10
2010s
9 films- 2019
Easter Under WrapsActor as Foster Cavendish · Easter6.4Weird 4/10 - 2019Flip That RomanceActor as Ed · Small Town6.4Weird 3/10
- 2019
Holiday HeartsActor as Dr. David · Christmas6.6Weird 3/10 - 2019
The Last BridesmaidActor as Richard · Wedding Anniversary6.7Weird 4/10 - 2018Christmas JoyActor as Ed Andrews · Christmas6.4Weird 3/10
- 2017A Harvest WeddingActor as Bill · Rural/Farm6.6Weird 3/10
- 2017
Destination WeddingActor as Thomas Hamilton · Resort/Vacation6.0Weird 3/10 - 2016
The Convenient GroomActor as Roy Wright · Small Town5.7Weird 4/10 - 2015Magic StockingActor as Mayor Fred · Christmas6.4Weird 7/10
Fred’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Fred’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Fred Henderson
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Fred from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- Riverdaleas Governor Dooley2017 · TV
- Supergirlas Mayor2015 · TV
- The Flashas Coroner2014 · TV
- The Interviewas News Anchor2014
- Arrowas Mr. Gardner2012 · TV
- Supernaturalas Preacher2005 · TV
- Final Destination 2as Dr. Lees2003
- Smallvilleas Dr. Langston2001 · TV
Fred’s creative circle
Most directed by
- Allan Harmon3 films
- David Winning2 films
- Kevin Fair2 films
- Mark Jean2 films
Most written by
- Nina Weinman3 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 6.5 across 16 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Fred Henderson been in?
- We have 18 Hallmark movies on file for Fred Henderson, spanning 2015–2023.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Fred Henderson known for?
- Fred is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with second-chance romance.
- What is Fred Henderson's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Mystery on Mistletoe Lane (2023) is Fred's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 7.0/10 audience rating.
- What is Fred Henderson's most popular Hallmark movie?
- The Christmas Waltz (2020) has more audience votes than any other Fred Henderson Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Fred Henderson usually star with?
- Fred has shared 4 films with Jeremy Guilbaut, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is Fred Henderson still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest Fred Hallmark credit we have is from 2023; nothing later has turned up yet.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Fred Henderson made?
- Fred Henderson turns up in 10 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Fred Henderson's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Fred Hallmark title we have is Magic Stocking (2015).
- Where is Fred Henderson from?
- Fred is from Canada.
- What does Fred Henderson do in Hallmark movies?
- Fred Henderson works on Hallmark films as actor.
Data & sources
Fred’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb and TMDB, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated August 2026.
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