John Schneider
ActorBorn 1960Active 2007–2016
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6Hallmark films
Audience rating5.7 / 10
across 6 rated films
Weirdness3.0 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
John Schneider is more of a Hallmark journeyman than a marquee draw, leading only 2 of his 6 films across a run that stretches from 2007 to 2016. Don't expect tinsel from him either, since not one of those titles lands at Christmas, which is rare for the network. He works the plain, grounded end of things, mostly small town, with the strange kept firmly off the table. The high point is You've Got a Friend from 2007 at 6.6, with Come Dance at My Wedding and Love by the Book close behind in the low sixes. He never settled into a regular pairing here, sharing just a film apiece with the likes of Tom Skerritt and Daryl Hannah, so think of him slotting into different casts rather than anchoring one. If you want a familiar face in a no-fuss, snow-free Hallmark, he fits the bill.
Follow & about John
- From
- Mount Kisco
- Married to
- Tawny Little
John Richard Schneider is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his portrayal of Bo Duke in the television action comedy series The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985), as Clark Kent's father: Jonathan Kent, in the television series Smallville (2001–2011), and Jim Cryer in the television series The Haves and the Have Nots (2013–2021).
John’s signature
Across 6 films, John is usually set in small towns.
- small towns4 films
- second-chance romance2 films
- a scene-stealing pet3 films
- a return home2 films
- enemies-to-lovers2 films
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 first2010s
3 filmsJohn’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at John’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- John Schneider
John’s creative circle
Most directed by
- James A. Contner2 films
- Mark Jean2 films
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 5.7 across 6 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has John Schneider been in?
- We have 6 Hallmark movies on file for John Schneider, spanning 2007–2016.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is John Schneider known for?
- John is best known for romances set in small towns, often with second-chance romance.
- What is John Schneider's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- You've Got a Friend (2007) is John's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 6.6/10 audience rating.
- What is John Schneider's most popular Hallmark movie?
- Shark Swarm (2008) has more audience votes than any other John Schneider Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Is John Schneider still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest John Hallmark credit we have is from 2016; nothing later has turned up yet.
- What was John Schneider's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest John Hallmark title we have is You've Got a Friend (2007).
- Where is John Schneider from?
- John is from Mount Kisco.
- Is John Schneider married?
- Yes — John is married to Tawny Little.
- What does John Schneider do in Hallmark movies?
- John Schneider 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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