
Russ Goozee
Career at a glance
30Hallmark films
21 at Christmas
across 30 rated films
Right on the Hallmark median
Best reviewed
Most recent
Everything Russ has done for Hallmark, from You Lucky Dog (2010) right through to The Dancing Detective: A Deadly Tango (2023).
Russ’s signature
Across 30 films, Russ almost always leans into Christmas and is often set in small towns.
- Christmas21 films
- small towns12 films
- a musician4 films
- mistaken identity10 films
- a return home9 films
30 hours
30 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 21 festive titles.
Known for
On-screen partners

Russ’s most frequent on-screen partner is Damon Runyan, with 4 films together.
Where Russ fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Russ keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 30 movies
Newest first2020s
6 films- 2023
The Dancing Detective: A Deadly TangoCinematographer · International6.5Weird 6/10 - 2022
A Tail of LoveCinematographer · Small Town6.5Weird 2/10 - 2022
The Royal NannyCinematographer · Christmas6.8Weird 9/10 - 2022
Undercover HolidayCinematographer · Christmas5.4Weird 6/10 - 2021
To Catch a SpyCinematographer · International6.1Weird 4/10 - 2020
A Christmas CarouselCinematographer · Christmas6.1Weird 6/10
2010s
24 films- 2019
Love, Romance, & ChocolateCinematographer · Valentine's Day6.8Weird 6/10 - 2018
A Veteran's ChristmasCinematographer · Christmas7.0Weird 5/10 - 2018
Christmas at Grand ValleyCinematographer · Christmas6.3Weird 4/10 - 2018
Return to Christmas CreekCinematographer · Christmas6.1Weird 2/10 - 2018
Season for LoveCinematographer · Small Town6.5Weird 3/10 - 2017
Christmas Festival of IceCinematographer · Christmas5.9Weird 4/10 - 2017
Christmas Next DoorCinematographer · Christmas6.5Weird 4/10 - 2017
The Christmas CureCinematographer · Christmas6.3Weird 4/10 - 2016
Love on a LimbCinematographer · Small Town6.1Weird 3/10 - 2016
Sound of ChristmasCinematographer · Christmas6.5Weird 4/10 - 2014
Angels and OrnamentsCinematographer · Christmas6.8Weird 6/10 - 2014
One Starry ChristmasCinematographer · Christmas6.5Weird 7/10 - 2014
The Christmas ParadeCinematographer · Christmas5.9Weird 3/10 - 2013
A Very Merry Mix-UpCinematographer · Christmas6.8Weird 4/10 - 2013
Catch a Christmas StarCinematographer · Christmas6.2Weird 4/10 - 2013
Finding ChristmasCinematographer · Christmas6.4Weird 3/10 - 2012
Baby's First ChristmasCinematographer · Christmas5.4Weird 5/10 - 2012
Christmas DanceCinematographer · Christmas6.2Weird 3/10 - 2012
Christmas SongCinematographer · Christmas5.6Weird 5/10 - 2011
Christmas MagicCinematographer · Christmas6.6Weird 6/10 - 2011
Mistletoe Over ManhattanCinematographer · Christmas6.1Weird 8/10 - 2010
The Santa SuitCinematographer · Christmas6.4Weird 3/10 - 2010
The Town Christmas ForgotCinematographer · Christmas5.7Weird 4/10 - 2010
You Lucky DogCinematographer · July 4th5.7Weird 3/10
Russ’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Russ’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
Russ’s creative circle
Most directed by
- John Bradshaw8 films
- Jonathan Wright6 films
- Bradley Walsh2 films
- Don McCutcheon2 films
- Harvey Crossland2 films
Most written by
- Kevin Commins6 films
- Lewis Chesler4 films
- Rickie Castaneda4 films
- Rick Garman2 films
- Robert Vaughn2 films
Who Russ works with
The cast and crew Russ 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 6.3 across 30 rated movies — each dot is one film.
