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