Barbara Niven
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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.
Known for
Credits
A Perfect Ending (2012)
as Rebecca Westridge
A Zest For Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2023)
as Delores Swensen
Redline (2007)
as Sally Martin
Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts (2017)
as Delores Swensen
Foxfire (1996)
as Goldie's Stepmother
The Christmas Baby (2025)
as Betty Mitchell
Forest Warrior (1996)
as Stacy Franklin
Humanoids from the Deep (1996)
as Fran Taylor
Taken Alive (1994)
as Veronica
Summer's Blood (2009)
as Gaia Hoxey
Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2026)
as Delores Swensen
Hired to Kill (1990)
as Sheila
Tiger Cruise (2004)
as Kate Dolan
Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2026)
as Delores Swensen
Christmas in Evergreen (2017)
as Carol
Back to You & Me (2005)
as Connie Murray
The Rat Pack (1998)
as Marilyn Monroe
It Happened at Christmas (—)
Actor
Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver (2020)
as Aunt Candace
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery (2006)
as Annie
Suburban Gothic (2014)
as Eve
Gabe the Cupid Dog (2012)
as Ms. Andrews
My Mother's Secret (2012)
as Evelyn Wells
A Carol Christmas (2003)
as Sexy TV Star
Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa (2018)
as Carol Shaw
Depraved (1996)
as Monica Stienman
Love Takes Flight (2019)
as Virginia Beauman
Stranger in My Bed (2005)
as Christine Goudet
The Christmas Contest (2021)
as Donna
All You've Got (2006)
as Peggy McDonald
Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery (2015)
as Delores Swensen
Home Invasion (2012)
as Tricia Patterson
Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery (2015)
as Delores Swensen
Love on the Menu (2019)
as Andrea
Chasing Ghosts (2005)
as Patricia King
A Christmas Detour (2015)
as Susan Collins
Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe (2016)
as Delores Swensen
One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2024)
as Delores Swensen
Moonlight & Mistletoe (2008)
as Ginny
Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead (2021)
as Candace
Accused at 17 (2009)
as Claire Werner
Under Lock and Key (1995)
as Tina Lam
Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent (2021)
as Aunt Candace
Breast Men (1997)
as Cindy
A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2024)
as Delores Swensen
Psycho Cop Returns (1993)
as Sharon
McBride: Semper Fi (2007)
as Claire Whitman
Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery (2016)
as Delores Swensen
Christmas In Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (2019)
as Carol Shaw
Alone with a Stranger (2000)
as Sandy Kennington
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For (2019)
as Aunt Candace
Meth Head (2013)
as Madelaine
Hamlet's Ghost (2015)
as Sarah Goodman
Double Cross (2006)
as Suzanne Debson
Black Widow (2008)
as Tiffany Collins
Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2021)
as Delores Swensen
The Sister-in-Law (1995)
as Ashley Hawkins
Campfire Kiss (2017)
as Beverly
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder (2019)
as Aunt Candace
Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2025)
as Delores Swensen
Serial Killing 101 (1998)
as Donna Noland
The Last Word (2023)
as Jillian Harper
Dead at 17 (2008)
as Alyssa Harris
The Perfect Neighbor (2005)
as Donna Germaine
Murder in My House (2006)
as Lauren Kessler
Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2023)
as Delores Swensen
North to Home (2022)
as Suzanne
Cooked to Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (—)
as Delores Swensen
Leah's Perfect Gift (2024)
as Barbara
Pie To Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2025)
as Delores Swensen
Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing (2020)
as Carol Shaw
A Valentine Carol (2007)
as Jackie Marley
The Drone Virus (2004)
as Dr. Sloan
USS Christmas (2020)
as Elizabeth
Ms. Christmas Comes to Town (2023)
as Gayle
Heat Wave (2009)
as Gouverneur Carol Quinlan
Promise (1986)
as Joan
Lone Tiger (1996)
as Jane Costello
I Married a Monster (1998)
as Linda
Short Track (2008)
as Audrey Beckett
Fatal Encounter (1990)
as Laura Hart
Habeas Corpus: The Making of 'Psycho Cop Returns' (2017)
as Self
Illegal Entry: Formula for Fear (1993)
as Pamela Raby
Being Us (2014)
as Julie
Christmas at the Golden Dragon (2022)
as Jane
Doublecross on Costa's Island (1997)
as Veronica