The 26 Sexiest Hallmark Hunks — and Something You Should Know About Each of Them

Mar. 15, 2025

Tyler Hynes, Jordan Fisher, Victor Webster.Photo:Getty(3)

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The magic ofHallmark Channelmovies isn’t just made of holidays or decorations or a perfectly timed kiss just as snowflakes begin to fall.A key ingredient to the network’s secret sauce is its roster of exceptionally kind and incredibly good-looking actors. FromTyler Hynes' self-deprecating charm toJonathan Bennett’s humor and heart, they are undoubtedly part of creating the joy that keeps fans coming back time and time again.So, with the network’s 15th annual Countdown to Christmas kicking off right in the middle of PEOPLE’s own countdown toSexiest Man Alive, we couldn’t miss out on the excuse to celebrate these fine fellows. Behold, in no particular order, 26 of Hallmark Channel’s sexiest hunks!

The magic ofHallmark Channelmovies isn’t just made of holidays or decorations or a perfectly timed kiss just as snowflakes begin to fall.

A key ingredient to the network’s secret sauce is its roster of exceptionally kind and incredibly good-looking actors. FromTyler Hynes' self-deprecating charm toJonathan Bennett’s humor and heart, they are undoubtedly part of creating the joy that keeps fans coming back time and time again.

So, with the network’s 15th annual Countdown to Christmas kicking off right in the middle of PEOPLE’s own countdown toSexiest Man Alive, we couldn’t miss out on the excuse to celebrate these fine fellows. Behold, in no particular order, 26 of Hallmark Channel’s sexiest hunks!

01of 26Robert BuckleyRobert Buckley.Paul Archuleta/GettyTheOne Tree HillandLipstick Junglealum kicks off the season with’Twas the Date Before Christmas, also starring Amy Groening, premiering Oct. 18 on Hallmark Channel. He has a degree in economics from the University of California at San Diego.

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Robert Buckley

Robert Buckley.Paul Archuleta/Getty

Paul Archuleta/Getty

TheOne Tree HillandLipstick Junglealum kicks off the season with’Twas the Date Before Christmas, also starring Amy Groening, premiering Oct. 18 on Hallmark Channel. He has a degree in economics from the University of California at San Diego.

02of 26Benjamin AyresBenjamin Ayres.Dave Kotinsky/GettyThe father of two appears in three Christmas movies this year:Santa Tell Mewith Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing (Nov. 9 on Hallmark Channel),The Santa Classwith Kimberley Sustad (Nov. 14 on Hallmark Channel), andHappy Holidays from Cherry Lanewith Catherine Bell, James Denton, Erica Durance, Julie Gonzalo and Ryan Rottman (Dec. 12 on Hallmark+). He’s also the chancellor ofRomance University, which sells fan-centric swag with partial proceeds from every purchase going to women’s and children’s charities.

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Benjamin Ayres

Benjamin Ayres.Dave Kotinsky/Getty

Dave Kotinsky/Getty

The father of two appears in three Christmas movies this year:Santa Tell Mewith Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing (Nov. 9 on Hallmark Channel),The Santa Classwith Kimberley Sustad (Nov. 14 on Hallmark Channel), andHappy Holidays from Cherry Lanewith Catherine Bell, James Denton, Erica Durance, Julie Gonzalo and Ryan Rottman (Dec. 12 on Hallmark+). He’s also the chancellor ofRomance University, which sells fan-centric swag with partial proceeds from every purchase going to women’s and children’s charities.

03of 26Victor WebsterVictor Webster.JC Olivera/GettyTheDays of Our Livesalum joined Alison Sweeney for the latest in herHannah Swensenmystery series,A Sprinkle of Deceit, on Oct. 4. He is also a passionate photographer and his work can be found on hisdedicated Instagram page.

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Victor Webster

Victor Webster.JC Olivera/Getty

JC Olivera/Getty

TheDays of Our Livesalum joined Alison Sweeney for the latest in herHannah Swensenmystery series,A Sprinkle of Deceit, on Oct. 4. He is also a passionate photographer and his work can be found on hisdedicated Instagram page.

04of 26Dennis HaysbertDennis Haysbert.Dave Kotinsky/GettyThe24alum’s breakout role was as Pedro Cerrano, a voodoo practicing baseball player in 1989’sMajor League. Now he’s starring in the new Hallmark+ seriesHolidazed, launching Nov. 14.

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Dennis Haysbert

Dennis Haysbert.Dave Kotinsky/Getty

The24alum’s breakout role was as Pedro Cerrano, a voodoo practicing baseball player in 1989’sMajor League. Now he’s starring in the new Hallmark+ seriesHolidazed, launching Nov. 14.

05of 26Niall MatterNiall Matter.Mike Coppola/GettyMatter joins Alison Sweeney onThis Time Each Yearpremiering Oct. 24 on Hallmark Mystery. The actor nearly died in an oil rig accident when he was 25 that left him needing to relearn how to walk — and reevaluating his career. He’s since starred in more than 25 movies for the network.

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Niall Matter

Niall Matter.Mike Coppola/Getty

Mike Coppola/Getty

Matter joins Alison Sweeney onThis Time Each Yearpremiering Oct. 24 on Hallmark Mystery. The actor nearly died in an oil rig accident when he was 25 that left him needing to relearn how to walk — and reevaluating his career. He’s since starred in more than 25 movies for the network.

06of 26Brendan PennyBrendan Penny.Greg Doherty/WireImageTheChesapeake Shoresalum earned a Bachelor’s degree in accounting before studying acting. He next stars alongside Julie Gonzalo inA Novel Noel, premiering Nov. 21 on Hallmark Mystery.

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Brendan Penny

Brendan Penny.Greg Doherty/WireImage

Greg Doherty/WireImage

TheChesapeake Shoresalum earned a Bachelor’s degree in accounting before studying acting. He next stars alongside Julie Gonzalo inA Novel Noel, premiering Nov. 21 on Hallmark Mystery.

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Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker.Dave Kotinsky/Getty

08of 26Wes BrownWes Brown.Dave Kotinsky/GettyTheTrue Bloodalum stars inDeck the Wallsalongside Ashley Greene and Danny Pellegrino, premiering Nov. 29 on Hallmark Channel, and hosts the new docuseriesReady, Set, Glow!, which will showcase spectacular holiday lights displays from around the country. He also released a holiday album,My Kind of Christmas, last year.

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Wes Brown

Wes Brown.Dave Kotinsky/Getty

TheTrue Bloodalum stars inDeck the Wallsalongside Ashley Greene and Danny Pellegrino, premiering Nov. 29 on Hallmark Channel, and hosts the new docuseriesReady, Set, Glow!, which will showcase spectacular holiday lights displays from around the country. He also released a holiday album,My Kind of Christmas, last year.

09of 26Tyler HynesTyler Hynes.Mike Coppola/GettyThe Canadian actor has a whopping five movies coming out in the fourth quarter of 2024: TheGroomsmentrilogy with Jonathan Bennett and B.J. Britt (Oct. 17, 24 and 31 on Hallmark+),Three Wiser Men and a Boywith Andrew Walker and Paul Campbell (Nov. 23 on Hallmark Channel), andHoliday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story(Nov. 30 on Hallmark Channel) with Hunter King and a whole slew of sitcom stars and cameos (including Donna Kelce). When he’s not running around the world making movies, he’s skateboarding and spending quality time with his dog, Rusty James.

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Tyler Hynes

Tyler Hynes.Mike Coppola/Getty

The Canadian actor has a whopping five movies coming out in the fourth quarter of 2024: TheGroomsmentrilogy with Jonathan Bennett and B.J. Britt (Oct. 17, 24 and 31 on Hallmark+),Three Wiser Men and a Boywith Andrew Walker and Paul Campbell (Nov. 23 on Hallmark Channel), andHoliday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story(Nov. 30 on Hallmark Channel) with Hunter King and a whole slew of sitcom stars and cameos (including Donna Kelce). When he’s not running around the world making movies, he’s skateboarding and spending quality time with his dog, Rusty James.

10of 26Kevin McGarryKevin McGarry.P. Lehman/Future Publishing via GettyThe actor joins Taylor Cole forA Reason for the Season, Nov. 14 on Hallmark Mystery. He recentlymarriedhisWhen Calls the Heartcostar Kayla Wallace.

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Kevin McGarry

Kevin McGarry.P. Lehman/Future Publishing via Getty

P. Lehman/Future Publishing via Getty

The actor joins Taylor Cole forA Reason for the Season, Nov. 14 on Hallmark Mystery. He recentlymarriedhisWhen Calls the Heartcostar Kayla Wallace.

11of 26Ben HollingsworthBenjamin Hollingsworth.Charley Gallay/GettyConsider Ben in his busy season. On Nov. 14, he’ll star with Anuja Joshi inChristmas with the Singhson Hallmark Channel. Then, on Dec. 19, the new season of his Netflix series,Virgin River, drops on the same day as his Hallmark+ movieDeck the Halls on Cherry Lane, which also stars John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, Brooke D’Orsay, Chelsea Hobbs, Sam Page and Matt Dusk. The father of three is a big hockey fan (and can actually skate!).

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Ben Hollingsworth

Benjamin Hollingsworth.Charley Gallay/Getty

Consider Ben in his busy season. On Nov. 14, he’ll star with Anuja Joshi inChristmas with the Singhson Hallmark Channel. Then, on Dec. 19, the new season of his Netflix series,Virgin River, drops on the same day as his Hallmark+ movieDeck the Halls on Cherry Lane, which also stars John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, Brooke D’Orsay, Chelsea Hobbs, Sam Page and Matt Dusk. The father of three is a big hockey fan (and can actually skate!).

12of 26Dan JeannotteDan Jeannotte.Paul Archuleta/GettyThe Canadian actor joins Mallory Jansen inAll I Need for Christmas, premiering Dec. 12 on Hallmark Mystery. In addition to breakout roles onThe Good Witch, Reign, andThe Bold Type, he has done a bunch of voice work for theAssassin’s Creedvideo games.

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Dan Jeannotte

Dan Jeannotte.Paul Archuleta/Getty

The Canadian actor joins Mallory Jansen inAll I Need for Christmas, premiering Dec. 12 on Hallmark Mystery. In addition to breakout roles onThe Good Witch, Reign, andThe Bold Type, he has done a bunch of voice work for theAssassin’s Creedvideo games.

13of 26Jonathan BennettJonathan Bennett.Mike Coppola/GettyTheMean Girlsalum who looks sexy with his hair pushed back is co-creator and host ofFinding Mr. Christmas, which debuts Oct. 31 on Hallmark+. The network’s first reality competition series sees 10 men competing to be the star of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Bennett also has four movies this quarter: TheGroomsmentrilogy (Oct. 17, 24 and 31 on Hallmark+) and the sequel to his Christmas movie from last year,Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane, also starring Annabelle Borke, Corey Cott, Sarah Dugdale, Shannon Kook and Vincent Rodriguez III (Dec. 5 on Hallmark+). He and his husband, Jaymes Vaughn, share anadorable dognamed Brad.

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Jonathan Bennett

Jonathan Bennett.Mike Coppola/Getty

TheMean Girlsalum who looks sexy with his hair pushed back is co-creator and host ofFinding Mr. Christmas, which debuts Oct. 31 on Hallmark+. The network’s first reality competition series sees 10 men competing to be the star of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Bennett also has four movies this quarter: TheGroomsmentrilogy (Oct. 17, 24 and 31 on Hallmark+) and the sequel to his Christmas movie from last year,Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane, also starring Annabelle Borke, Corey Cott, Sarah Dugdale, Shannon Kook and Vincent Rodriguez III (Dec. 5 on Hallmark+). He and his husband, Jaymes Vaughn, share anadorable dognamed Brad.

14of 26Jordan FisherJordan Fisher.Jason Mendez/GettyThe actor and singer — who also won season 25 ofDancing with the Stars— joins Katie Findlay inThe 5-Year Christmas Party, airing Oct. 27 on Hallmark Channel. He recently executive-produced an off-Broadway show,Pretty Perfect Lives, about an influencer couple, and is currently starring inHadestownon Broadway.

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Jordan Fisher

Jordan Fisher.Jason Mendez/Getty

Jason Mendez/Getty

The actor and singer — who also won season 25 ofDancing with the Stars— joins Katie Findlay inThe 5-Year Christmas Party, airing Oct. 27 on Hallmark Channel. He recently executive-produced an off-Broadway show,Pretty Perfect Lives, about an influencer couple, and is currently starring inHadestownon Broadway.

15of 26Will KempWill Kemp.Dave Benett/GettyThe dapper Brit stars inMy Sweet Austrian Holidaywith Brittany Bristow, debuting Oct. 31 on Hallmark Mystery. The father of two trained at the Royal Ballet School in England.

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Will Kemp

Will Kemp.Dave Benett/Getty

Dave Benett/Getty

The dapper Brit stars inMy Sweet Austrian Holidaywith Brittany Bristow, debuting Oct. 31 on Hallmark Mystery. The father of two trained at the Royal Ballet School in England.

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John Brotherton

John Brotherton.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Emma McIntyre/Getty

17of 26Marco GrazziniMarco Grazzini.Tommaso Boddi/WireImageTheVirgin Riveractor stars inChristmas Under the Lightswith Heather Hemmens, premiering Nov. 27 on Hallmark Mystery. He and his wife, fellow Hallmark actress Alvina August,welcomed their first child, a girl, in September 2023.

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Marco Grazzini

Marco Grazzini.Tommaso Boddi/WireImage

Tommaso Boddi/WireImage

TheVirgin Riveractor stars inChristmas Under the Lightswith Heather Hemmens, premiering Nov. 27 on Hallmark Mystery. He and his wife, fellow Hallmark actress Alvina August,welcomed their first child, a girl, in September 2023.

18of 26B.J. BrittB.J. Britt.Mike Coppola/GettyTheBeing Mary Janealum stars in theGroomsmentrilogy alongside Jonathan Bennett and Tyler Hynes (Oct. 17, 24 and 31). The actor played the Bachelor-like lead onUnREALin 2016.

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B.J. Britt

B.J. Britt.Mike Coppola/Getty

TheBeing Mary Janealum stars in theGroomsmentrilogy alongside Jonathan Bennett and Tyler Hynes (Oct. 17, 24 and 31). The actor played the Bachelor-like lead onUnREALin 2016.

19of 26James DentonJames Denton.Lyvans Boolaky/GettyDenton reunites with hisThe Good Witchcostar Catherine Bell inHappy Holidays from Cherry Lane— alongside Benjamin Ayres, Erica Durance, Julie Gonzalo and Ryan Rottman — on Dec. 12 on Hallmark+ and then they’ll meet up again Dec. 13-15 atChristmas Conin New Jersey.

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James Denton

James Denton.Lyvans Boolaky/Getty

Lyvans Boolaky/Getty

Denton reunites with hisThe Good Witchcostar Catherine Bell inHappy Holidays from Cherry Lane— alongside Benjamin Ayres, Erica Durance, Julie Gonzalo and Ryan Rottman — on Dec. 12 on Hallmark+ and then they’ll meet up again Dec. 13-15 atChristmas Conin New Jersey.

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Paul Campbell

Paul Campbell.Mike Coppola/Getty

21of 26Kristoffer PolahaKristoffer Polaha.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/GettyTheWonder Womanactor stars alongside Lacey Chabert inThe Christmas Quest, airing Dec. 1 on Hallmark Channel. The father of three is the co-author of a series of romance novels with Anna Gomez.

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Kristoffer Polaha

Kristoffer Polaha.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty

TheWonder Womanactor stars alongside Lacey Chabert inThe Christmas Quest, airing Dec. 1 on Hallmark Channel. The father of three is the co-author of a series of romance novels with Anna Gomez.

22of 26Ser’Darius BlainSer’Darius Blain.Santiago Felipe/GettyTheCharmedactor appears in bothHolidazed— the new series on Hallmark+ also featuring Dennis Haysbert, Erin Cahill, Holland Roden, Ian Harding, John C. McGinley, Lindy Booth, Loretta Devine, Lucille Soong, Nazneen Contractor, Noemi Gonzalez, Osric Chau, Rachelle Lefevre and Virginia Madsen and premiering Nov. 14 — andChristmas on Call, a new rom-com costarring Sara Canning and featuring an appearance from Donna Kelce on Nov. 22 on Hallmark Channel.

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Ser’Darius Blain

Ser’Darius Blain.Santiago Felipe/Getty

Santiago Felipe/Getty

TheCharmedactor appears in bothHolidazed— the new series on Hallmark+ also featuring Dennis Haysbert, Erin Cahill, Holland Roden, Ian Harding, John C. McGinley, Lindy Booth, Loretta Devine, Lucille Soong, Nazneen Contractor, Noemi Gonzalez, Osric Chau, Rachelle Lefevre and Virginia Madsen and premiering Nov. 14 — andChristmas on Call, a new rom-com costarring Sara Canning and featuring an appearance from Donna Kelce on Nov. 22 on Hallmark Channel.

23of 26Brennan ElliottBrennan Elliott.Noam Galai/Getty Images for Hallmark MediaTheUnREALalum recently starred in his 10th Hallmark Channel movie with Lacey Chabert,His & Hers. The Juilliard-trained actor and his wife,Camilla Row, have two children.

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Brennan Elliott

Brennan Elliott.Noam Galai/Getty Images for Hallmark Media

TheUnREALalum recently starred in his 10th Hallmark Channel movie with Lacey Chabert,His & Hers. The Juilliard-trained actor and his wife,Camilla Row, have two children.

24of 26Ian HardingIan Harding.Phillip Faraone/FilmMagicThePretty Little Liarsalum joins Dennis Haysbert, Erin Cahill, Holland Roden, John C. McGinley, Lindy Booth, Loretta Devine, Lucille Soong, Nazneen Contractor, Noemi Gonzalez, Osric Chau, Rachelle Lefevre, Ser’Darius Blain and Virginia Madsen in the new seriesHolidazed, which premieres on Hallmark+ Nov. 14. He’ll also appear alongside Lindsay Lohan in her Netflix holiday movie,Our Little Secret.

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Ian Harding

Ian Harding.Phillip Faraone/FilmMagic

ThePretty Little Liarsalum joins Dennis Haysbert, Erin Cahill, Holland Roden, John C. McGinley, Lindy Booth, Loretta Devine, Lucille Soong, Nazneen Contractor, Noemi Gonzalez, Osric Chau, Rachelle Lefevre, Ser’Darius Blain and Virginia Madsen in the new seriesHolidazed, which premieres on Hallmark+ Nov. 14. He’ll also appear alongside Lindsay Lohan in her Netflix holiday movie,Our Little Secret.

25of 26Vincent Rodriguez IIIVincent Rodriguez III.Jamie McCarthy/GettyTheCrazy Ex-Girlfriendalum reprises his role from last year’sCherry Lanemovie, joining Jonathan Bennett, Annabelle Borke, Corey Cott, Sarah Dugdale and Shannon Kook inSeason’s Greetings from Cherry Laneon Dec. 5 on Hallmark+. He is currently touring asolo cabaret performance.

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Vincent Rodriguez III

Vincent Rodriguez III.Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Jamie McCarthy/Getty

TheCrazy Ex-Girlfriendalum reprises his role from last year’sCherry Lanemovie, joining Jonathan Bennett, Annabelle Borke, Corey Cott, Sarah Dugdale and Shannon Kook inSeason’s Greetings from Cherry Laneon Dec. 5 on Hallmark+. He is currently touring asolo cabaret performance.

26of 26Sam PageSam Page.Paul Archuleta/FilmMagicOn Dec. 19 on Hallmark+, Page appears inDeck the Halls on Cherry Lanewith John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, Brooke D’Orsay, Chelsea Hobbs, Benjamin Hollingsworth and Matt Dusk. The Wisconsin native played “Stone Cold Fox Boy” on season 1 ofPopularin 1999.

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Sam Page

Sam Page.Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

On Dec. 19 on Hallmark+, Page appears inDeck the Halls on Cherry Lanewith John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, Brooke D’Orsay, Chelsea Hobbs, Benjamin Hollingsworth and Matt Dusk. The Wisconsin native played “Stone Cold Fox Boy” on season 1 ofPopularin 1999.

source: people.com