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    Jonathan Bennett

    Actor · Director · Writer·Active 2010–2025
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    Career at a glance

    16Hallmark films

    6 at Christmas

    Audience rating6.2 / 10

    across 9 rated films

    Weirdness3.6 / 10

    Mostly standard issue

    Best reviewed

    The Groomsmen Last Dance6.9

    Most recent

    A Keller Christmas Vacation2025

    Jonathan Bennett has been turning up on Hallmark since 2010, though the network usually casts him in support rather than handing him the lead: only five of his eighteen films put him front and center. Christmas is where he shows up most, with seven holiday titles and a clear lean toward winter, often in a big city rather than the usual small town. He plays it straight, no winking at the camera. His best is "The Groomsmen Last Dance" from 2024 at 6.9, just ahead of "The Holiday Sitter" in 2022 at 6.6. One thing the numbers make plain is that he has no fixed co-star, drifting through casts instead of anchoring a pairing. If you like a familiar face who slots in without fuss, he has quietly worked the December shift for years.

    Follow & about Jonathan

    • Instagram@jonathandbennett
    • X@JonathanBennett
    From
    Rossford
    Jonathan David Bennett is an American actor and television host. He is known for his roles as Aaron Samuels in the 2004 comedy film Mean Girls, Bud McNulty in 2005's Cheaper by the Dozen 2, the title character in the 2009 direct-to-DVD comedy Van Wilder: Freshman Year, and his recurring role as Casey Gant in the mystery drama Veronica Mars. He is the host of the Food Network series Halloween Wars, and he previously hosted Cake Wars.
    From Wikipedia

    Jonathan’s signature

    Across 16 films, Jonathan often leans into Christmas and is frequently set in the big city.

    • Christmas6 films
    • the big city4 films
    • a marketing2 films
    • a wedding finale4 films

    8 hours

    8 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.

    Adds up across 6 festive titles.

    Known for

    Christmas Made to Order poster
    Christmas Made to Order5.7

    as Steven · 2018

    Weirdness 3/10

    The Christmas House poster
    The Christmas House6.0

    as Brandon Mitchell · 2020

    Weirdness 3/10

    The Holiday Sitter poster
    The Holiday Sitter6.6

    as Sam Dalton · 2022

    Weirdness 2/10

    Love at First Glance poster
    Love at First Glance6.0

    as Victor · 2017

    Weirdness 4/10

    Elevator Girl poster
    Elevator Girl6.3

    as Nick Sweeney · 2010

    Weirdness 2/10

    The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls poster
    The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls6.4

    as Brandon Mitchell · 2021

    Weirdness 5/10

    On-screen partners

    B.J. Britt headshot
    Frequent co-star

    Jonathan’s most frequent on-screen partner is B.J. Britt, with 3 films together.

    • The Groomsmen: First Look (2024)·
    • The Groomsmen: Second Chances (2024)·
    • The Groomsmen Last Dance (2024)
    • Tyler Hynes3
    • Alexander Lincoln3
    • Anne Bird3
    • Heather Hemmens3
    • Lily Dodsworth-Evans3

    Recurring roles

    Jonathan is a recurring face in The Groomsmen, and 1 other franchise.

    • The Groomsmen3 films
    • Cherry Lane2 films

    Where Jonathan fits in

    The corners of the Hallmark universe Jonathan keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.

    • 🧁Baking & cooking movies
    • ❄️Winter movies
    • 🎄Christmas movies
    • ⭐Best Christmas movies
    • ☀️Summer movies
    • 🏙️Big-city movies

    All 16 movies

    Newest first

    2020s

    12 films
    • 2025A Keller Christmas VacationActor as Dylan · InternationalNot ratedWeird 3/10
    • 2025A Make or Break HolidayActor as Restaurant Manager · Small TownNot ratedWeird 4/10
    • 2024Happy HowlidaysActor as Troy · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 3/10
    • 2024Season's Greetings from Cherry LaneActor as Mike · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 3/10
    • 2024The Groomsmen Last DanceActor as Danny · International6.9Weird 5/10
    • 2024The Groomsmen: First LookActor as Danny · InternationalNot ratedWeird 3/10
    • 2024The Groomsmen: Second ChancesActor, Director as Danny · InternationalNot ratedWeird 4/10
    • 2023Christmas on Cherry LaneActor as Mike Harrelson · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 6/10
    • 2022The Holiday SitterActor, Writer as Sam Dalton · Christmas6.6Weird 2/10
    • 2022Wedding of a LifetimeActor as Jake Johnson · Wedding Anniversary6.3Weird 4/10
    • 2021The Christmas House 2: Deck Those HallsActor as Brandon Mitchell · Christmas6.4Weird 5/10
    • 2020The Christmas HouseActor as Brandon Mitchell · Holiday6.0Weird 3/10

    2010s

    4 films
    • 2018Christmas Made to OrderActor as Steven · Christmas5.7Weird 3/10
    • 2017Love at First GlanceActor as Victor · Valentine's Day6.0Weird 4/10
    • 2015Romantically SpeakingActor as Nathan · Working Together5.8Weird 3/10
    • 2010Elevator GirlActor as Nick Sweeney · Big City6.3Weird 2/10

    Jonathan’s standouts

    • The Groomsmen Last Dance poster
      Highest ratedThe Groomsmen Last Dance (2024)

      Best-reviewed of the 16, at 6.9/10

      6.9
    • Christmas Made to Order poster
      Most divisiveChristmas Made to Order (2018)

      Lowest-rated of the 16 — every filmography has one

      5.7
    • Christmas on Cherry Lane poster
      WeirdestChristmas on Cherry Lane (2023)

      The strangest of the bunch — 6/10 on our weirdness scale

    In pictures

    A quick look at Jonathan’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.

    • Jonathan Bennett headshotJonathan Bennett
    • A Keller Christmas Vacation poster
    • A Make or Break Holiday poster
    • Happy Howlidays poster
    • Season's Greetings from Cherry Lane poster
    • The Groomsmen Last Dance poster
    • The Groomsmen: First Look poster
    • The Groomsmen: Second Chances poster
    • Christmas on Cherry Lane poster
    • The Holiday Sitter poster
    • Wedding of a Lifetime poster
    • The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls poster
    • The Christmas House poster

    Beyond Hallmark

    Where else you might recognise Jonathan from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.

    • Station 19as Michael
      2018 · TV
    • Supergirlas Quentin
      2015 · TV
    • Cheaper by the Dozen 2as Bud McNulty
      2005
    • Love Wreckedas Ryan Howell
      2005
    • Mean Girlsas Aaron Samuels
      2004
    • Veronica Marsas Casey Gant
      2004 · TV
    • Smallvilleas Kevin Grady
      2001 · TV
    • Law & Order: Special Victims Unitas Kyle Fuller
      1999 · TV

    Jonathan’s creative circle

    Most directed by

    • Rick Garman4 films
    • Ron Oliver4 films
    • Antonio Cupo2 films
    • Gail Harvey2 films
    • Greg Baldwin2 films

    Most written by

    • Erin Rodman2 films
    • Greg Baldwin2 films
    • Robert Buckley2 films

    Who Jonathan works with

    The cast and crew Jonathan keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next.

    Jonathan Bennett's most frequent co-stars, sized by shared filmsAlexander Lincoln: 3 films togetherAlexander Linco…3 filmsAnne Bird: 3 films togetherAnne Bird3 filmsB.J. Britt: 3 films togetherB.J. Britt3 filmsHeather Hemmens: 3 films togetherHeather Hemmens3 filmsLily Dodsworth-Evans: 3 films togetherLily Dodsworth-…3 filmsOrlin Pavlov: 3 films togetherOrlin Pavlov3 filmsTyler Hynes: 3 films togetherTyler Hynes3 films

    Movies by year

    Jonathan Bennett Hallmark movies by release year120101111121522025

    Ratings profile

    Average 6.2 across 9 rated movies — each dot is one film.

    Rating distribution for this filmography1510mean 6.2Christmas Made to Order: 5.7Romantically Speaking: 5.8The Christmas House: 6.0Love at First Glance: 6.0Wedding of a Lifetime: 6.3Elevator Girl: 6.3The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls: 6.4The Holiday Sitter: 6.6The Groomsmen Last Dance: 6.9

    People also ask

    How many Hallmark movies has Jonathan Bennett been in?
    We have 16 Hallmark movies on file for Jonathan Bennett, spanning 2010–2025.
    What kind of Hallmark movies is Jonathan Bennett known for?
    Jonathan is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in the big city, often with a wedding finale.
    What is Jonathan Bennett's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
    The Groomsmen Last Dance (2024) is Jonathan's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 6.9/10 audience rating.
    What is Jonathan Bennett's most popular Hallmark movie?
    Christmas Made to Order (2018) has more audience votes than any other Jonathan Bennett Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
    Who does Jonathan Bennett usually star with?
    Jonathan has shared 3 films with B.J. Britt, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
    Is Jonathan Bennett still making Hallmark movies?
    Yes — the most recent Jonathan Hallmark film we have is from 2025, so the credits keep coming.
    How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Jonathan Bennett made?
    Jonathan Bennett turns up in 6 Hallmark Christmas movies.
    What was Jonathan Bennett's first Hallmark movie?
    The earliest Jonathan Hallmark title we have is Elevator Girl (2010).
    Where is Jonathan Bennett from?
    Jonathan is from Rossford.
    What does Jonathan Bennett do in Hallmark movies?
    Jonathan Bennett works on Hallmark films as actor, director and writer.

    Data & sources

    Jonathan’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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