Roark Critchlow
ActorActive 2005–2025
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11Hallmark films
1 at Christmas
Audience rating5.8 / 10
across 9 rated films
Weirdness4.9 / 10
Right on the Hallmark median
Best reviewed
Most recent
Roark Critchlow is the kind of actor Hallmark calls when a small town needs a grown-up in the frame, and he has been doing exactly that across 11 films since 2005. He never top-bills any of them, which suits him fine. He works the edges of the story, in five small-town settings and, a little unusually, four summer titles rather than the December rush. Only one of his eleven is a Christmas picture. His best showing is the 2016 Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery at 6.9, with Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone close behind at 6.8 and A Kismet Christmas at 6.6. He plays everything straight, no winking. If you watch enough of these, you have seen his face, and you have probably trusted it.
Follow & about Roark
- From
- Calgary
Roark Grant Critchlow is a Canadian actor. He is known for starring as Dr. Mike Horton on the American daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives from 1994 to 1999.
Roark’s signature
Across 11 films, Roark returns to Valentine's Day and is usually set in small towns.
- Valentine's Day2 films
- small towns5 films
- a writer2 films
- second-chance romance4 films
- a scene-stealing pet5 films
11
11 Hallmark movies over 21 years.
Known for
Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery6.9
as Douglas · 2016
Weirdness 5/10
Shark Swarm3.4
as Professor Phillip Wilder · 2008
Weirdness 2/10
Meet the Santas5.7
as Mark · 2005
Weirdness 3/10
The Professional Bridesmaid6.2
as Evan Shepard · 2023
Weirdness 5/10
Certified weird
A Kismet Christmas6.6
as Mayor Schebly · 2022
Weirdness 10/10
Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone6.8
as Reggie Gorovich · 2021
Weirdness 3/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Roark’s most frequent on-screen partner is Francesca Bianchi, with 2 films together.
Where Roark fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Roark keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 11 movies
Newest first2020s
6 films- 2025
A Make or Break HolidayActor · Small TownNot ratedWeird 4/10 - 2025
The Christmas CupActor as Mayor James Brandt · Small TownNot ratedWeird 3/10 - 2023The Professional BridesmaidActor as Evan Shepard · Big City6.2Weird 5/10
- 2022A Kismet ChristmasActor as Mayor Schebly · Christmas6.6Weird 10/10
- 2021Rise and Shine, Benedict StoneActor as Reggie Gorovich · Wedding Anniversary6.8Weird 3/10
- 2020
Love's Second ChanceActor as Thom · Small Town5.2Weird 7/10
2010s
2 filmsRoark’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Roark’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Roark Critchlow
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Roark from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- Arrowas Clinton Hogue2012 · TV
- Pretty Little Liarsas Tom Marin2010 · TV
- The Mentalistas Mike Brewster2008 · TV
- Supernaturalas Randy2005 · TV
- NCISas Wayne Grossman2003 · TV
- Mr. Deedsas William2002
- Malcolm in the Middleas Vince2000 · TV
- Friendsas Mike Horton1994 · TV
Roark’s creative circle
Most directed by
- Peter Benson2 films
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 5.8 across 9 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Roark Critchlow been in?
- We have 11 Hallmark movies on file for Roark Critchlow, spanning 2005–2025.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Roark Critchlow known for?
- Roark is best known for Valentine's Day movies and romances set in small towns, often with second-chance romance.
- What is Roark Critchlow's most popular Hallmark movie?
- Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery (2016) has more audience votes than any other Roark Critchlow Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Roark Critchlow usually star with?
- Roark has shared 2 films with Francesca Bianchi, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is Roark Critchlow still making Hallmark movies?
- Yes — the most recent Roark Hallmark film we have is from 2025, so the credits keep coming.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Roark Critchlow made?
- Roark Critchlow turns up in 1 Hallmark Christmas movie.
- What was Roark Critchlow's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Roark Hallmark title we have is Meet the Santas (2005).
- Where is Roark Critchlow from?
- Roark is from Calgary.
- What does Roark Critchlow do in Hallmark movies?
- Roark Critchlow works on Hallmark films as actor.
Data & sources
Roark’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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