John Brotherton
ActorActive 2012–2024
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6Hallmark films
5 at Christmas
Audience rating6.3 / 10
across 3 rated films
Weirdness4.7 / 10
Right on the Hallmark median
Best reviewed
Most recent
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
- From
- Ellensburg
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
Frequent co-star
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.
Movies by year
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has John Brotherton been in?
- We have 6 Hallmark movies on file for John Brotherton, spanning 2012–2024.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is John Brotherton known for?
- John is best known for Christmas movies.
- What is John Brotherton's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Lights, Camera, Christmas! (2022) is John's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 6.6/10 audience rating.
- What is John Brotherton's most popular Hallmark movie?
- Help for the Holidays (2012) has more audience votes than any other John Brotherton Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does John Brotherton usually star with?
- John has shared 2 films with Brooke D'Orsay, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is John Brotherton still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest John Hallmark credit we have is from 2024; nothing later has turned up yet.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has John Brotherton made?
- John Brotherton turns up in 5 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was John Brotherton's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest John Hallmark title we have is Help for the Holidays (2012).
- Where is John Brotherton from?
- John is from Ellensburg.
- What does John Brotherton do in Hallmark movies?
- John Brotherton works on Hallmark films as actor.
Data & sources
John’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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