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Barbara Niven(I)

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Barbara Niven
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Barbara Niven was born in Portland, Oregon, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Chesapeake Shores (2016), A Perfect Ending (2012) and The Rat Pack (1998).
BornFebruary 26
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BornFebruary 26
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    • 6 wins & 1 nomination

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Barbara Niven
North to Home (2022) - as Suzanne
Barbara Niven in Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts (2017)
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Barbara Niven in A Christmas Detour (2015)
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Barbara Niven in Moonlight & Mistletoe (2008)
Tom Arnold and Barbara Niven in Moonlight & Mistletoe (2008)
Barbara Niven in Moonlight & Mistletoe (2008)
Crystal Bernard and Barbara Niven in Wings (1990)
Diane Ladd and Barbara Niven in Chesapeake Shores (2016)
Treat Williams, Diane Ladd, and Barbara Niven in Chesapeake Shores (2016)

Known for:

Chesapeake Shores (2016)
Chesapeake Shores
7.5
TV Series
  • Megan O'Brien
Barbara Niven and Jessica Clark in A Perfect Ending (2012)
A Perfect Ending
5.6
  • Rebecca Westridge
  • 2012
The Rat Pack (1998)
The Rat Pack
6.6
TV Movie
  • Marilyn Monroe
  • 1998
Barbara Niven, Lyndsy Fonseca, Erica Durance, and Kimberley Sustad in North to Home (2022)
North to Home
7.1
TV Movie
  • Suzanne
  • 2022

Credits

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Actress

  • A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
    • Completed
    • 2023
  • The Last Word
    • Jillian Harper
    • Post-production
  • It Happened at Christmas
    • Gale
    • Post-production
    • TV Movie
  • Cameron Mathison and Alison Sweeney in Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2023)
    Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • Delores
    • 2023
  • Barbara Niven, Antonio Cupo, Osric Chau, Kara Wang, Sara Canning, Markian Tarasiuk, and David I. Strasser in Christmas at the Golden Dragon (2022)
    Christmas at the Golden Dragon
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Jane Roberts
    • 2022
  • Chesapeake Shores (2016)
    Chesapeake Shores
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Megan O'Brien
    • 2016–2022
  • Barbara Niven, Lyndsy Fonseca, Erica Durance, and Kimberley Sustad in North to Home (2022)
    North to Home
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Suzanne
    • 2022
  • Candace Cameron Bure and John Brotherton in Jouluinen kaksintaistelu (2021)
    Jouluinen kaksintaistelu
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • Donna
    • 2021
  • Cameron Mathison and Alison Sweeney in Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2021)
    Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • Delores
    • 2021
  • Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott in Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead (2021)
    Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • Aunt Candace
    • 2021
  • Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott in Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent (2021)
    Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • Aunt Candace
    • 2021
  • Holly Robinson Peete, Barbara Niven, Colin Lawrence, Ashley Williams, Rukiya Bernard, and Antonio Cayonne in Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing (2020)
    Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • Carol
    • 2020
  • Barbara Niven, Trevor Donovan, and Jen Lilley in USS Christmas (2020)
    USS Christmas
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Elizabeth Conino
    • 2020
  • Holly Robinson Peete, Barbara Niven, Colin Lawrence, Maggie Lawson, Ashley Williams, Rukiya Bernard, Jill Wagner, and Paul Greene in Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (2019)
    Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Carol
    • 2019
  • Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott in The Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver (2019)
    The Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • Aunt Candace
    • 2019
  • Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott in Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder (2019)
    Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • Aunt Candace
    • 2019
  • Barbara Niven, Nikki Deloach, Jeff Hephner, Tom Thon, and Skylar Olivia Flanagan in Love Takes Flight (2019)
    Love Takes Flight
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • Virginia Beauman
    • 2019
  • Lacey Chabert, Barbara Niven, and Brennan Elliott in The Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For (2019)
    The Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Aunt Candace
    • 2019

Producer

  • Barbara Niven, Walker Haynes, Daniel Thomas May, Creagen Dow, Ida Anderson, Glen Mac, and Rob Patterson in Hamlet's Ghost (2015)
    Hamlet's Ghost
    4.6
    • associate producer
    • 2015
  • Barbara Niven and Jessica Clark in A Perfect Ending (2012)
    A Perfect Ending
    5.6
    • co-producer
    • 2012

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Barbara Niven Theatrical Reel - current
Demo Reel 17:12
Barbara Niven Theatrical Reel - current
Barbara Niven TV Host/Spokesperson Demo July 2016
Demo Reel 2:52
Barbara Niven TV Host/Spokesperson Demo July 2016
Barbara Niven Theatrical Reel 2013
Demo Reel 4:00
Barbara Niven Theatrical Reel 2013
Barbara Niven Theatrical Reel 2013
Demo Reel 2:04
Barbara Niven Theatrical Reel 2013
Official Teaser Trailer
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Official Preview
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Chesapeake Shores
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Chesapeake Shores
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder
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Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder

Personal details

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    • Barbara Niven Inc
    • Twitter
  • Alternative names
    • Barbara Lee Alexander
  • Height
    • 1.65 m
  • Born
    • February 26
    • Portland, Oregon, USA
  • Spouses
      David Niven Jr.June 19, 1993 - 1998 (divorced)
  • Children
    • Jessica Sue Garrison
  • Parents
      George Bucholz
  • Other works
    TV commercial: Outback Steakhouse
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Self-verified on IMDbPro

  • Gender / Gender identity
    • Female

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  • Trivia
    Barbara Niven plays no part in the movie, Miss Christmas (2017), but whenever photos of the McNary family grandmother are shown in the movie, it is actress Barbara Niven (I) that is shown as the grandmother in those photos.
  • Quotes
    Live your dreams! Life is too short to settle for less than wonderful. And don't give up five minutes before your miracle . . .

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