Russell Hainline
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5Hallmark films
4 at Christmas
Right on the Hallmark median
Most recent
Everything Russell has done for Hallmark, from In Merry Measure (2022) right through to Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! (2025).
Russell’s signature
Across 5 films, Russell almost always leans into Christmas and is usually set in small towns.
6 hours
6 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 4 festive titles.
On-screen partners
Russell’s most frequent on-screen partner is Brendan Penny, with 2 films together.
Where Russell fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Russell keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 5 movies
Newest first2020s
5 films- 2025
Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!Director · Small TownNot ratedWeird 4/10 - 2024
Christmas Under the LightsWriter · Christmas6.0Weird 5/10 - 2024
The Santa ClassDirector · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 6/10 - 2023
The Santa SummitDirector · ChristmasNot ratedWeird 5/10 - 2022
In Merry MeasureWriter · Christmas6.4Weird 5/10
Russell’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Russell’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Russell Hainline
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Russell from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- Hot Frostyas Writer2024
- Web of Liesas Writer2018
Russell’s creative circle
Go-to cast
- Brendan Penny2 films
- Kimberley Sustad2 films
Who Russell works with
The cast and crew Russell keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next.
