John Brotherton
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6Hallmark films
5 at Christmas
across 3 rated films
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John Brotherton is the guy Hallmark hands the supporting role, not the keys to the poster. Across six films from 2012 to 2024 he has top-billed only once, and that math tells you exactly where he fits: the steady presence in the second slot, holding scenes together while someone else gets the meet-cute. Five of the six are Christmas titles, usually winter and usually a small town, so he is a December regular even if he is rarely the name above the door. His best-reviewed work lands at 6.6, shared by Lights, Camera, Christmas! from 2022 and Help for the Holidays back in 2012. He also leans a little odder than the average comfort-watch, picking up the higher-concept premises rather than the plain ones. No single co-star recurs, so he is not half of a fixed pair. He just keeps showing up where the season needs him.
Follow & about John
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John Brotherton is an American actor. He is most known for playing Matt Harmon on Netflix's Fuller House, and had roles in films such as Furious 7 (2015) and The Conjuring. He portrayed Jared Banks on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live.
John’s signature
Across 6 films, John almost always leans into Christmas and often plays an executive.
- Christmas5 films
- an executive2 films
7 hours
7 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 5 festive titles.
On-screen partners
John’s most frequent on-screen partner is Brooke D'Orsay, with 2 films together.
Recurring roles
John is a recurring face in Cherry Lane.
Where John fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe John keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 6 movies
Newest first2020s
5 films- 2024
Deck the Halls on Cherry LaneActor as John · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 5/10 - 2024
Following Yonder StarActor as Nick · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 2/10 - 2023
Christmas on Cherry LaneActor as John Hamilton · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 6/10 - 2022
Lights, Camera, Christmas!Actor as Brad · Christmas6.6Weird 6/10 - 2021
The Christmas ContestActor as Ben · Christmas5.8Weird 6/10
John’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at John’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- John Brotherton
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise John from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- The Conjuring: Last Ritesas Brad Hamilton2025
- 9-1-1as Tim Nash2018 · TV
- Furious 7as Sheppard2015
- Guardians of the Galaxyas Nova Starblaster Pilot2014
- The Conjuringas Brad2013
- 2 Broke Girlsas Agent Drake2011 · TV
- Modern Familyas Clay2009 · TV
- Dexteras Joe Walker2006 · TV
John’s creative circle
Most directed by
- Antonio Cupo2 films
- Rick Garman2 films
Who John works with
The cast and crew John keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next.
