Hallmark Channel films starring Mandy Moore, Luke Perry, Meghan Markle, and more that you might have forgotten about

Updated on July 25, 2022 11:03 AM by Anna P

Famous Personalities

The Crown Media Family network has hosted celebrities like Mandy Moore, Meghan Markle, and the late Luke Perry. The list of famous people who have appeared in cameos on the venerable channel also includes Christopher Lloyd, Chad Michael Murray, and Carrie Fisher.

Christmas in Conway

The emotional movie Christmas in Conway, which Moore featured in with Mary-Louise Parker and Andy Garcia in 2013, had an impact on the A Walk to Remember actress.

In the movie, Duncan constructs a Ferris wheel in his backyard for his dying wife Suzy to have one last beautiful Christmas. A nurse named Natalie (Moore) has been hired to make Suzy's final months more tolerable, and Duncan buts their head with her throughout the movie.

Her Remark

The Tangled star explained, “I’m such a romantic and I’m such a sap and I’m so sensitive and I will cry at the drop of the hat. And having to play the role of a nurse, obviously, it’s her job to keep it together,”.

“In scenes with Andy … it’s been hard, because I’m usually the one who’s like, ‘OK, this is when I’m going to cry.’ And I don’t even think about it. It’s really moving and it’s really beautiful.”

Several appearances in Hallmark

Before starring in a love story, Perry, for his part, had several appearances in Hallmark Westerns. The former actor of Beverly Hills, 90210 returned with Jason Priestley for the 2011 western film Good Night for Justice, one of three in which he played John Goodnight.

Perry's remark

Perry said during an on-set interview in January 2011 that “Jason Priestley is the director of this movie because I trust him. We’ve been looking for an opportunity to do something together".It’s kind of the closest I can come to directing it without directing it.

I have such a good shorthand with J and I trust that the choices he is going to make are appropriate.”

'Gotten Along well'

We haven't always agreed on everything, but that's just the nature of life, said the former Riverdale actor, who passed away in March 2019 at the age of 52. It has never been. Although we don't always agree, Jason and I have always gotten along pretty well.

You acknowledge your differences and, being a mature adult, you move on. He has a lot of talent. I enjoy working with him.

Listed below are some celebrities you might not be aware of who has appeared in Hallmark films over the years:

Bradley Cooper

For the drama The Last Cowboy from 2003, a young Cooper teamed up with Jennie Garth.

Mae Whitman

Whitman played Alanna "Lani" Thompson in 1999's A Season for Miracles prior to debuting on Parenthood and Good Girls.

James Van Der Beek

The Dawson's Creek alum co-starred in Mrs. Miracle in 2009 with Doris Roberts.

Kerri Russell

The Magic of Ordinary Days was a 2005 film in which the former American actor co-starred with Skeet Ulrich.

Sarah Paulson

In the 2010 holiday movie November Christmas, the American Horror Story actress appeared with Sam Elliott and John Corbett of Sex and the City.

Luke Perry

Before his passing in March 2019, Perry had many movie appearances for the network. His performances in the films Good Night for Justice (2011), Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise (2015), and Love in Paradise (2016) may be remembered by fans.

Sam Heughan

In the 2011 film A Princess for Christmas, the Outlander actor portrayed the young Prince Ashton of Castlebury.

Carrie Fisher

Four years prior to dying of a deadly heart attack at the age of 60, the late actress had an appearance in the 2012 film It's Christmas, Carol!

Meghan Markle

The Dater's Handbook from 2016 and When Sparks Fly from 2014 both feature the Duchess of Sussex.

Dermot Mulroney

2015's Northpole: Open for Christmas marked the debut of the Virginia native on the Hallmark channel. Later, he starred in The Christmas Train from 2017.

David Sutcliffe

Christopher Sutcliffe, who portrayed Rory Gilmore's father in Gilmore Girls, had an appearance in the 2015 holiday smash Charming Christmas on the Hallmark Channel.

Mariah Carey

The 2015 film A Christmas Melody featured the Grammy Award winner combining her musical and acting talents.

Eric McCormack, Kristin Davis, and Shirley MacLaine

The Will & Grace former cast member, the Sex & the City actress, and the Oscar winner were all present and correct in A Heavenly Christmas. One of the Miracles of Christmas series' most popular movies from 2016 is Hallmark.