Acting · Portland, Oregon, USA · Born February 26, 1953
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.
TVParis is Always a Good Idea
2026
as Sherrie
MovieBest Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
2026
as Delores Swensen
MovieSugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
2026
as Delores Swensen
MovieThe Christmas Baby
2025
as Betty Mitchell
MoviePie To Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
2025
as Delores Swensen
MovieReality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
2025
as Delores Swensen
MovieLeah's Perfect Gift
2024
as Barbara
MovieA Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
2024
as Delores Swensen
MovieOne Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
2024
as Delores Swensen
MovieThe Last Word
2023
as Jillian Harper
MovieMs. Christmas Comes to Town
2023
as Gayle
MovieA Zest For Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
2023
as Delores Swensen
MovieCarrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
2023
as Delores Swensen
MovieChristmas at the Golden Dragon
2022
as Jane
MovieNorth to Home
2022
as Suzanne
MovieThe Christmas Contest
2021
as Donna
MovieSweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
2021
as Delores Swensen
MovieCrossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead
2021
as Candace
MovieCrossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent
2021
as Aunt Candace
MovieChristmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing
2020
as Carol Shaw
MovieUSS Christmas
2020
as Elizabeth
MovieCrossword Mysteries: Abracadaver
2020
as Aunt Candace
MovieChristmas In Evergreen: Tidings of Joy
2019
as Carol Shaw
MovieCrossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder
2019
as Aunt Candace
MovieLove Takes Flight
2019
as Virginia Beauman
MovieCrossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For
2019
as Aunt Candace
MovieLove on the Menu
2019
as Andrea
MovieChristmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa
2018
as Carol Shaw
MovieChristmas in Evergreen
2017
as Carol
MovieHabeas Corpus: The Making of 'Psycho Cop Returns'
2017
as Self
MovieMurder, She Baked: Just Desserts
2017
as Delores Swensen
MovieCampfire Kiss
2017
as Beverly
TVChesapeake Shores
2016
as Megan O'Brien
MovieMurder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe
2016
as Delores Swensen
MovieMurder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery
2016
as Delores Swensen
MovieHamlet's Ghost
2015
as Sarah Goodman
MovieA Christmas Detour
2015
as Susan Collins
MovieMurder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery
2015
as Delores Swensen
MovieMurder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery
2015
as Delores Swensen
MovieSuburban Gothic
2014
as Eve
MovieBeing Us
2014
as Julie
MovieMeth Head
2013
as Madelaine
MovieHome Invasion
2012
as Tricia Patterson
MovieA Perfect Ending
2012
as Rebecca Westridge
MovieMy Mother's Secret
2012
as Evelyn Wells
MovieGabe the Cupid Dog
2012
as Ms. Andrews
MovieAccused at 17
2009
as Claire Werner
MovieSummer's Blood
2009
as Gaia Hoxey
TVParks and Recreation
2009
as June Hartwell
MovieHeat Wave
2009
as Gouverneur Carol Quinlan
MovieBlack Widow
2008
as Tiffany Collins
MovieMoonlight & Mistletoe
2008
as Ginny
MovieShort Track
2008
as Audrey Beckett
MovieDead at 17
2008
as Alyssa Harris
TVEli Stone
2008
as Ellen Wethersby
MovieRedline
2007
as Sally Martin
MovieA Valentine Carol
2007
as Jackie Marley
MovieMcBride: Semper Fi
2007
as Claire Whitman
MovieAll You've Got
2006
as Peggy McDonald
MovieMurder in My House
2006
as Lauren Kessler
MovieMystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
2006
as Annie
MovieDouble Cross
2006
as Suzanne Debson
MovieThe Perfect Neighbor
2005
as Donna Germaine
MovieStranger in My Bed
2005
as Christine Goudet
MovieBack to You & Me
2005
as Connie Murray
TVHell's Kitchen
2005
as Self - Restaurant Patron
MovieChasing Ghosts
2005
as Patricia King
MovieThe Drone Virus
2004
as Dr. Sloan
MovieTiger Cruise
2004
as Kate Dolan
MovieA Carol Christmas
2003
as Sexy TV Star
TVNCIS
2003
as Elaine Burns
TVLas Vegas
2003
as Alice Gold
MovieAlone with a Stranger
2000
as Sandy Kennington
MovieI Married a Monster
1998
as Linda
TVCharmed
1998
as Helen Jenkins
MovieThe Rat Pack
1998
as Marilyn Monroe
MovieSerial Killing 101
1998
as Donna Noland
MovieBreast Men
1997
as Cindy
TVPensacola: Wings of Gold
1997
as Kate
MovieDoublecross on Costa's Island
1997
as Veronica
MovieForest Warrior
1996
as Stacy Franklin
MovieHumanoids from the Deep
1996
as Fran Taylor
MovieFoxfire
1996
as Goldie's Stepmother
MovieDepraved
1996
as Monica Stienman
MovieLone Tiger
1996
as Jane Costello
MovieThe Sister-in-Law
1995
as Ashley Hawkins
MovieUnder Lock and Key
1995
as Tina Lam
MovieTaken Alive
1994
as Veronica
MoviePsycho Cop Returns
1993
as Sharon
MovieIllegal Entry: Formula for Fear
1993
as Pamela Raby
MovieHired to Kill
1990
as Sheila
TVWings
1990
as Susan
MovieFatal Encounter
1990
as Laura Hart
TVMy Two Dads
1987
as Veronica Miles
MoviePromise
1986
as Joan
It Happened at Christmas
Cooked to Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
as Delores Swensen
