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