Russ Goozee
Cinematographer,camera Department,soundtrackActive 2010–2023
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30Hallmark films
21 at Christmas
Audience rating6.3 / 10
across 30 rated films
Weirdness4.5 / 10
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
A Very Merry Mix-Up6.8
Cinematographer · 2013
Weirdness 4/10
Christmas Next Door6.5
Cinematographer · 2017
Weirdness 4/10
A Veteran's Christmas7.0
Cinematographer · 2018
Weirdness 5/10
Return to Christmas Creek6.1
Cinematographer · 2018
Weirdness 2/10
One Starry Christmas6.5
Cinematographer · 2014
Weirdness 7/10
Love, Romance, & Chocolate6.8
Cinematographer · 2019
Weirdness 6/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
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- 2019Love, Romance, & ChocolateCinematographer · Valentine's Day6.8Weird 6/10
- 2018A Veteran's ChristmasCinematographer · Christmas7.0Weird 5/10
- 2018
Christmas at Grand ValleyCinematographer · Christmas6.3Weird 4/10 - 2018Return 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 - 2017Christmas 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 - 2014One Starry ChristmasCinematographer · Christmas6.5Weird 7/10
- 2014
The Christmas ParadeCinematographer · Christmas5.9Weird 3/10 - 2013A 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 Goozee
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.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Russ Goozee been in?
- We have 30 Hallmark movies on file for Russ Goozee, spanning 2010–2023.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Russ Goozee known for?
- Russ is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with mistaken identity.
- What is Russ Goozee's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- A Veteran's Christmas (2018) is Russ's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 7.0/10 audience rating.
- What is Russ Goozee's most popular Hallmark movie?
- A Very Merry Mix-Up (2013) has more audience votes than any other Russ Goozee Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Russ Goozee usually star with?
- Russ has shared 4 films with Damon Runyan, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is Russ Goozee still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest Russ Hallmark credit we have is from 2023; nothing later has turned up yet.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Russ Goozee made?
- Russ Goozee turns up in 21 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Russ Goozee's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Russ Hallmark title we have is You Lucky Dog (2010).
- What does Russ Goozee do in Hallmark movies?
- Russ Goozee works on Hallmark films as cinematographer,camera department,soundtrack.
Data & sources
Russ’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb and TMDB, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated August 2026.
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