Ron Lea
ActorBorn 1952Active 2011–2023
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16Hallmark films
6 at Christmas
Audience rating6.4 / 10
across 16 rated films
Weirdness4.4 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Ron Lea is the kind of actor Hallmark keeps on the call sheet without ever handing him the poster. Across 16 films since 2011 he has never been the lead, and that is rather the point: he's the dependable face in someone else's small town, the setting for 12 of his appearances, usually shot under winter light. He plays it completely straight, no winking at the camera, which suits steady supporting work. Six of the titles are Christmas. His best-reviewed is Family History Mysteries: Buried Past from 2023 at 6.8, with Valentine Ever After and Concrete Evidence: A Fixer Upper Mystery just behind at 6.7. No single co-star anchors him; he turns up across different casts and quietly does the job. For comfort-viewers, he's a familiar presence you recognize before you can name him.
Follow & about Ron
- From
- Montreal
- Height
- 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Ron Lea is a Canadian actor, who has had roles in Wind at My Back (1997–2000), Doc, Street Legal, This is Wonderland, Victor (2008), Flashpoint (2009), Good Witch (2015), and The Strain (2015).
Ron’s signature
Across 16 films, Ron often leans into Christmas and is almost always set in small towns.
- Christmas6 films
- small towns12 films
- a construction3 films
- a return home5 films
8 hours
8 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 6 festive titles.
Known for
Christmas Incorporated6.4
as Mayor Martin Keegan · 2015
Weirdness 6/10
Valentine Ever After6.7
as Walter · 2016
Weirdness 3/10
Certified weird
Christmas at Cartwright's6.4
as Mr. Mathews · 2014
Weirdness 8/10
Certified weird
Northern Lights of Christmas6.6
as Doyle · 2018
Weirdness 8/10
Unlocking Christmas6.4
as Arnold Matthews · 2020
Weirdness 2/10
Love on a Limb6.1
as Sheriff Larry Garibaldi · 2016
Weirdness 3/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Ron’s most frequent on-screen partner is Colin Ferguson, with 3 films together.
Recurring roles
Ron is a recurring face in Fixer Upper Mysteries.
Where Ron fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Ron keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 16 movies
Newest first2020s
2 films2010s
14 films- 2019
Nostalgic ChristmasActor as Bill Garrison · Christmas6.3Weird 3/10 - 2018
Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper MysteryActor as Pete Hughes · Small Town6.7Weird 4/10 - 2018Northern Lights of ChristmasActor as Doyle · Christmas6.6Weird 8/10
- 2017
Concrete Evidence: A Fixer Upper MysteryActor as Pete Hughes · Small Town6.7Weird 3/10 - 2017
Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper MysteryActor as Pete Hughes · Small Town6.6Weird 6/10 - 2016
Flower Shop Mystery: Mum's the WordActor as Tom Harding · Grand Opening6.2Weird 3/10 - 2016
For Love & HonorActor as Henry Cabot · Small Town6.4Weird 4/10 - 2016Love on a LimbActor as Sheriff Larry Garibaldi · Small Town6.1Weird 3/10
- 2016Valentine Ever AfterActor as Walter · Valentine's Day6.7Weird 3/10
- 2015
A Wish Come TrueActor as Charlie · Wedding Anniversary5.6Weird 8/10 - 2015Christmas IncorporatedActor as Mayor Martin Keegan · Christmas6.4Weird 6/10
- 2014Christmas at Cartwright'sActor as Mr. Mathews · Christmas6.4Weird 8/10
- 2013
Christmas with TuckerActor as Thorne · Christmas6.7Weird 4/10 - 2011
Goodnight for JusticeActor as Dan Reed · Small Town6.2Weird 3/10
Ron’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Ron’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Ron Lea
Ron’s creative circle
Most directed by
- Jonathan Wright3 films
- Mark Jean3 films
- Don McBrearty2 films
Most written by
- Kate Carlisle3 films
- Teena Booth3 films
- Gary Goldstein2 films
Who Ron works with
The cast and crew Ron keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next. Bigger circle, more films together.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.4 across 16 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Ron Lea been in?
- We have 16 Hallmark movies on file for Ron Lea, spanning 2011–2023.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Ron Lea known for?
- Ron is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with a return home.
- What is Ron Lea's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Family History Mysteries: Buried Past (2023) is Ron's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 6.8/10 audience rating.
- What is Ron Lea's most popular Hallmark movie?
- Christmas Incorporated (2015) has more audience votes than any other Ron Lea Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Ron Lea usually star with?
- Ron has shared 3 films with Colin Ferguson, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is Ron Lea still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest Ron Hallmark credit we have is from 2023; nothing later has turned up yet.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Ron Lea made?
- Ron Lea turns up in 6 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Ron Lea's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Ron Hallmark title we have is Goodnight for Justice (2011).
- Where is Ron Lea from?
- Ron is from Montreal.
- How tall is Ron Lea?
- Ron is 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) tall.
- What does Ron Lea do in Hallmark movies?
- Ron Lea works on Hallmark films as actor.
Data & sources
Ron’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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