Barbara Niven

Barbara Niven

Acting
Born 1953-02-26Portland, Oregon, USA

Biography

Barbara Niven is an American actress, writer and producer, best known for her performances in Hallmark and Lifetime movies, and for television roles and independent films. She is also a motivational speaker, media trainer, and animal rights activist and spokesperson as a National Ambassador for American Humane.

Movies (86)

A Perfect Ending
6.2

A Perfect Ending

2012Movie6.2
Redline
5.1

Redline

2007Movie5.1
Tiger Cruise
6.1

Tiger Cruise

2004Movie6.1
Breast Men
5.3

Breast Men

1997Movie5.3
Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts
6.9

Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts

2017Movie6.9
Home Invasion
6.2

Home Invasion

2012Movie6.2
Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
6.9

Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

2021Movie6.9
Foxfire
6.0

Foxfire

1996Movie6.0
Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver
8.0

Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver

2020Movie8.0
Forest Warrior
4.6

Forest Warrior

1996Movie4.6
All You've Got
6.2

All You've Got

2006Movie6.2
Ms. Christmas Comes to Town
7.0

Ms. Christmas Comes to Town

2023Movie7.0
Christmas in Evergreen
6.4

Christmas in Evergreen

2017Movie6.4
Summer's Blood
5.4

Summer's Blood

2009Movie5.4
Love Takes Flight
7.4

Love Takes Flight

2019Movie7.4
The Christmas Baby
6.7

The Christmas Baby

2025Movie6.7
Back to You & Me
6.6

Back to You & Me

2005Movie6.6
Humanoids from the Deep
4.0

Humanoids from the Deep

1996Movie4.0
The Sister-in-Law
4.8

The Sister-in-Law

1995Movie4.8
Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
7.5

Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

2026Movie7.5
Double Cross
3.6

Double Cross

2006Movie3.6
Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent
7.2

Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent

2021Movie7.2
Chasing Ghosts
5.5

Chasing Ghosts

2005Movie5.5
Suburban Gothic
5.5

Suburban Gothic

2014Movie5.5
Christmas In Evergreen: Tidings of Joy
6.8

Christmas In Evergreen: Tidings of Joy

2019Movie6.8
The Rat Pack
5.9

The Rat Pack

1998Movie5.9
USS Christmas
6.8

USS Christmas

2020Movie6.8
A Carol Christmas
5.8

A Carol Christmas

2003Movie5.8
Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
6.9

Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

2023Movie6.9
Christmas at the Golden Dragon
6.3

Christmas at the Golden Dragon

2022Movie6.3
Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead
7.4

Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead

2021Movie7.4
Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa
6.8

Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa

2018Movie6.8
Pie To Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
7.4

Pie To Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

2025Movie7.4
Love on the Menu
6.8

Love on the Menu

2019Movie6.8
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For
7.1

Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For

2019Movie7.1
Hired to Kill
4.8

Hired to Kill

1990Movie4.8
Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
7.8

Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

2025Movie7.8
Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery
7.0

Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery

2015Movie7.0
Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery
7.1

Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery

2016Movie7.1
Gabe the Cupid Dog
6.3

Gabe the Cupid Dog

2012Movie6.3
A Christmas Detour
6.1

A Christmas Detour

2015Movie6.1
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder
7.5

Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder

2019Movie7.5
Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
6.3

Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

2026Movie6.3
Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe
6.9

Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe

2016Movie6.9
Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery
7.0

Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery

2015Movie7.0
Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing
5.7

Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing

2020Movie5.7
Black Widow
4.7

Black Widow

2008Movie4.7
One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
6.6

One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

2024Movie6.6
Campfire Kiss
6.5

Campfire Kiss

2017Movie6.5
Hamlet's Ghost

Hamlet's Ghost

2015Movie
McBride: Semper Fi
6.4

McBride: Semper Fi

2007Movie6.4
A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
7.2

A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

2024Movie7.2
The Perfect Neighbor
5.6

The Perfect Neighbor

2005Movie5.6
Alone with a Stranger
3.7

Alone with a Stranger

2000Movie3.7
A Zest For Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
7.3

A Zest For Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

2023Movie7.3
Meth Head
4.1

Meth Head

2013Movie4.1
The Christmas Contest
5.9

The Christmas Contest

2021Movie5.9
North to Home
6.9

North to Home

2022Movie6.9
Stranger in My Bed
6.0

Stranger in My Bed

2005Movie6.0
It Happened at Christmas

It Happened at Christmas

Movie
Accused at 17
6.3

Accused at 17

2009Movie6.3
Under Lock and Key
5.3

Under Lock and Key

1995Movie5.3
A Valentine Carol
4.7

A Valentine Carol

2007Movie4.7
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
6.5

Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery

2006Movie6.5
Murder in My House
6.3

Murder in My House

2006Movie6.3
The Drone Virus
5.7

The Drone Virus

2004Movie5.7
I Married a Monster
4.0

I Married a Monster

1998Movie4.0
Lone Tiger
8.0

Lone Tiger

1996Movie8.0
Doublecross on Costa's Island
4.6

Doublecross on Costa's Island

1997Movie4.6
Depraved
4.0

Depraved

1996Movie4.0
Psycho Cop Returns
5.3

Psycho Cop Returns

1993Movie5.3
Heat Wave
4.7

Heat Wave

2009Movie4.7
Dead at 17
3.8

Dead at 17

2008Movie3.8
Moonlight & Mistletoe
5.8

Moonlight & Mistletoe

2008Movie5.8
My Mother's Secret
5.9

My Mother's Secret

2012Movie5.9
The Last Word

The Last Word

2023Movie
Serial Killing 101
5.2

Serial Killing 101

1998Movie5.2
Leah's Perfect Gift
6.2

Leah's Perfect Gift

2024Movie6.2
Cooked to Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Cooked to Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Movie
Taken Alive
8.0

Taken Alive

1994Movie8.0
Promise
7.3

Promise

1986Movie7.3
Illegal Entry: Formula for Fear
5.7

Illegal Entry: Formula for Fear

1993Movie5.7
Habeas Corpus: The Making of 'Psycho Cop Returns'
2.2

Habeas Corpus: The Making of 'Psycho Cop Returns'

2017Movie2.2
Fatal Encounter
9.0

Fatal Encounter

1990Movie9.0
Being Us
5.0

Being Us

2014Movie5.0
Short Track
4.7

Short Track

2008Movie4.7

TV Shows (11)

NCIS
7.6

NCIS

2003Series7.6
Charmed
8.2

Charmed

1998Series8.2
Wings
6.8

Wings

1990Series6.8
Hell's Kitchen
6.8

Hell's Kitchen

2005Series6.8
Las Vegas
7.0

Las Vegas

2003Series7.0
Parks and Recreation
8.0

Parks and Recreation

2009Series8.0
Chesapeake Shores
7.8

Chesapeake Shores

2016Series7.8
Eli Stone
6.7

Eli Stone

2008Series6.7
Pensacola: Wings of Gold
6.5

Pensacola: Wings of Gold

1997Series6.5
My Two Dads
6.3

My Two Dads

1987Series6.3
Paris is Always a Good Idea

Paris is Always a Good Idea

2026Series