Garry Chalk
ActorActive 2011–2026
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11Hallmark films
3 at Christmas
Audience rating6.4 / 10
across 9 rated films
Weirdness3.6 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
Two for Tee2026
Garry Chalk is the kind of actor Hallmark keeps in the background of small towns, never the lead but reliably part of the furniture. He has eleven films stretching from 2011 to 2026, and he has never top-billed a single one, which suits him. He turns up where the story needs a steady older face, usually in a small town, six of his eleven set there. His sharpest showing is Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery from 2016, which at 6.9 sits a notch above his 6.4 average, with the companion title A Deadly Recipe right behind it. Christmas is occasional rather than central for him, just three holiday outings, and he plays everything straight, no winking. If you watch enough of these, you have seen Garry Chalk many times without quite learning his name.
Follow & about Garry
- From
- Southampton
Garry Chalk is an English born Canadian actor. He has provided the voices for Optimus Primal of Beast Wars: Transformers and Beast Machines: Transformers, as well as Optimus Prime in the anime English dubs of Transformers: Armada, Transformers Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron. Chalk's live-action performances include The Fly II, Godzilla, Freddy vs. Jason, Stargate SG-1, and Cold Squad.
Garry’s signature
Across 11 films, Garry frequently leans into Christmas and is usually set in small towns.
- Christmas3 films
- small towns6 films
- an actor2 films
- a love triangle6 films
- a return home4 films
Coming up next
Newest title for Garry11
11 Hallmark movies over 16 years.
Roughly 0.7 a year, every year.
Known for
Certified weird
Tis the Season for Love6.3
as Santa · 2015
Weirdness 8/10
Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery6.9
as Mayor Bascomb · 2016
Weirdness 5/10
Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe6.7
as Mayor Bascomb · 2016
Weirdness 2/10
Love Struck Café6.2
as Matt Quinn · 2017
Weirdness 3/10
Love Under the Rainbow6.5
as Paul · 2019
Weirdness 3/10
Three Weeks, Three Kids6.3
as Charlie Marshall · 2011
Weirdness 2/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Garry’s most frequent on-screen partner is Alison Sweeney, with 2 films together.
Recurring roles
Garry is a recurring face in Murder, She Baked/Hannah Swensen Mysteries.
Where Garry fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Garry keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 11 movies
Newest first2020s
3 films2010s
8 films- 2019Love Under the RainbowActor as Paul · Wedding Anniversary6.5Weird 3/10
- 2018
Memories of ChristmasActor as Mike · Holiday6.1Weird 3/10 - 2017Love Struck CaféActor as Matt Quinn · Small Town6.2Weird 3/10
- 2016Murder, She Baked: A Deadly RecipeActor as Mayor Bascomb · Small Town6.7Weird 2/10
- 2016Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler MysteryActor as Mayor Bascomb · Valentine's Day6.9Weird 5/10
- 2015Tis the Season for LoveActor as Santa · Christmas6.3Weird 8/10
- 2013
After All These YearsActor as Sgt. Mulligan · Wedding Anniversary6.1Weird 3/10 - 2011Three Weeks, Three KidsActor as Charlie Marshall · Suburb6.3Weird 2/10
Garry’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Garry’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Garry Chalk
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Garry from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- Sonic the Hedgehogas Navy Chief of Staff2020
- The Predatoras Postal Worker2018
- Riverdaleas Al Fieldstone2017 · TV
- Tomorrowlandas Jail Desk Jockey2015
- Godzillaas Stan Walsh2014
- Arrowas Lieutenant General J.G. Walker2012 · TV
- Watchmenas NORAD General2009
- Supernaturalas Sheriff Deitrich2005 · TV
Garry’s creative circle
Most directed by
- Kristoffer Tabori2 films
Most written by
- Joanne Fluke2 films
- Teena Booth2 films
Who Garry works with
The cast and crew Garry keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.4 across 9 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Garry Chalk been in?
- We have 11 Hallmark movies on file for Garry Chalk, spanning 2011–2026.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Garry Chalk known for?
- Garry is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with a love triangle.
- What is Garry Chalk's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery (2016) is Garry's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 6.9/10 audience rating.
- What is Garry Chalk's most popular Hallmark movie?
- Tis the Season for Love (2015) has more audience votes than any other Garry Chalk Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Garry Chalk usually star with?
- Garry has shared 2 films with Alison Sweeney, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- What is Garry Chalk working on next?
- Garry has a new Hallmark title on the way: Two for Tee (2026).
- Is Garry Chalk still making Hallmark movies?
- Yes — the most recent Garry Hallmark film we have is from 2026, so the credits keep coming.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Garry Chalk made?
- Garry Chalk turns up in 3 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Garry Chalk's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Garry Hallmark title we have is Three Weeks, Three Kids (2011).
- Where is Garry Chalk from?
- Garry is from Southampton.
- What does Garry Chalk do in Hallmark movies?
- Garry Chalk works on Hallmark films as actor.
Data & sources
Garry’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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