Barbara Niven
Known for
Barbara Niven is credited as an American actress, though most of the career sits outside the written record. Age at the first credit: 33. Drama accounts for most of what is on file. The professional trail comes to 42 credits, no more. Her most traceable job is 'Chesapeake Shores', as Megan O'Brien. Elsewhere in the filmography sits 'Redline'.
Barbara Niven
32 Movies
10 Series
Barbara Niven is credited as an American actress, though most of the career sits outside the written record. Age at the first credit: 33. Drama accounts for most of what is on file. The professional trail comes to 42 credits, no more. Her most traceable job is 'Chesapeake Shores', as Megan O'Brien. Elsewhere in the filmography sits 'Redline'.
Movies
Plays Goldie's Stepmother
Foxfire
1996
Plays Rebecca Westridge
A Perfect Ending
2012
Plays Sally Martin
Redline
2007
Plays Stacy Franklin
Forest Warrior
1996
Plays Gaia Hoxey
Summer's Blood
2009
Plays Eve
Suburban Gothic
2014
Plays Sandy Kennington
Alone with a Stranger
2000
Plays Betty Mitchell
The Christmas Baby
2025
Plays Sheila
Hired to Kill
1990
Plays Veronica
Taken Alive
1994
Plays Tina Lam
Under Lock and Key
1995
Plays Ms. Andrews
Gabe the Cupid Dog
2012
Plays Claire Whitman
McBride: Semper Fi
2007
Plays Lauren Kessler
Murder in My House
2006
Plays Delores Swensen
One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
2024
Plays Patricia King
Chasing Ghosts
2005
Plays Marilyn Monroe
The Rat Pack
1998
Plays Pamela Raby
Illegal Entry: Formula for Fear
1993
Plays Veronica
Doublecross on Costa's Island
1997
Plays Ashley Hawkins
The Sister-in-Law
1995
Plays Madelaine
Meth Head
2013
Plays Sharon
Psycho Cop Returns
1993
Plays Gouverneur Carol Quinlan
Heat Wave
2009
Plays Dr. Sloan
The Drone Virus
2004
Plays Donna Noland
Serial Killing 101
1998
Plays Monica Stienman
Depraved
1996
Plays Audrey Beckett
Short Track
2008
TV Shows
Plays Megan O'Brien
Chesapeake Shores
2016
Plays Kate
Pensacola: Wings of Gold
1997
Plays Sherrie
Paris is Always a Good Idea
2026
Plays Ellen Wethersby
Eli Stone
2008
Plays Helen Jenkins
Charmed
1998
Plays Veronica Miles
My Two Dads
1987
Plays Elaine Burns
NCIS
2003
Plays June Hartwell
Parks and Recreation
2009
Plays Susan
Wings
1990
Plays Alice Gold
Las Vegas
2003
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Full Filmography
Paris is Always a Good Idea
Sherrie · 6 episodes
2026–
TV
The Christmas Baby
Betty Mitchell
2025
Film
One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Delores Swensen
2024
Film
The Last Word
Jillian Harper
2023
Film
Chesapeake Shores
Megan O'Brien · 55 episodes
2016–
TV
Hamlet's Ghost
Sarah Goodman
2015
Film
Suburban Gothic
Eve
2014
Film
Being Us
Julie
2014
Film
Meth Head
Madelaine
2013
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Barbara Niven and where are they from?
Barbara Niven is 73 years old, born on February 26, 1953 in Portland, Oregon, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Barbara Niven?
Barbara Niven is best known for roles in Redline, Foxfire, Suburban Gothic.
How many movies has Barbara Niven been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Barbara Niven has appeared in 32 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Barbara Niven's first movie?
The career of Barbara Niven began with Promise (1986).
What is Barbara Niven's most recent movie or series?
Barbara Niven's most recent release is 'Tis the Season for Setups, which premiered on October 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Barbara Niven appeared in?
On television, Barbara Niven has appeared in Charmed, NCIS, Parks and Recreation, Hell's Kitchen.
Barbara Niven
1953-02-26 · Portland, Oregon, USA
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.