Chris McNally (actor)
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Chris McNally | |
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| Born | Christopher McNally November 8, 1988 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse | Julie Gonzalo (m. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
Christopher McNally (born November 8, 1988) is a Canadian-born actor most noted for his role as Lucas Bouchard in the Hallmark Channel series When Calls the Heart (2019–present).
Personal life
[edit]As of 2018[update], McNally was splitting his time between Los Angeles and Vancouver.[1] In 2017, he met actress Julie Gonzalo when they worked together on the TV movie The Sweetest Heart.[2] They got married in 2018, and had their first child in June 2022.[3] In December 2025, the couple announced that they were expecting their second child. [4] In June 2026, they welcomed their second child.[5]
Career
[edit]McNally's film career began with his award-winning portrayal of John Jardine in 2013's John Apple Jack. In 2017 he appeared in Freefall.[1][failed verification]
Episodic television work includes appearances in The CW's Supernatural and TNT's original series Falling Skies. He appeared in several episodes of the NetFlix original series Altered Carbon (2018). He became a TV series regular with his portrayal of character Lucas Bouchard starting in early 2019 in the Hallmark Channel's popular series When Calls the Heart.
In mid-2019, McNally portrayed Cal Dennison in the Lifetime Network TV movie adaptation of VC Andrews' novel, Heaven.[1]
McNally is an actor and writer. He is a member of the Hallmark stable of wholesome talent, with appearances in several holiday productions distributed by Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, such as Hearts of Christmas (2016); Rocky Mountain Christmas (2017); The Sweetest Heart (2018); and A Winter Princess (2019).
Work
[edit]Filmography
[edit]- 2008 - Another Cinderella Story: Fan at the Competition (uncredited)
- 2010 - The Plastic Protocol: Sebastian St. Paul
- 2013 - John Apple Jack: John Jardine
- 2016 - The Orchard: Andy Cunningham
- 2017 - Freefall: Lucas
- 2026 - A Safe Distance: Joey
TV
[edit]- Holiday Crashers; 2024 Hallmark made-for-TV movie; Justin
- Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder; 2024 Hallmark made-for-TV movie; Beeks
- 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1 Ghost; 2023 Hallmark made-for-TV movie; Elliot Barnes
- Christmas Class Reunion; 2022; Hallmark made-for-TV movie; Buttons the Elf (cameo)
- A Tail of Love; 2022 Hallmark made-for-TV movie; JR Stockard
- Riverdale (2017 TV series); 2021; Alan Mayberry; 1 episode
- Snowkissed; 2021 Hallmark made-for-TV movie; Noah
- V.C. Andrew's Heaven; 2019; Cal Dennison
- Sailing Into Love; 2019 Hallmark made-for-TV movie; Tom
- When Calls the Heart 2019 – present; Lucas Bouchard – main character
- A Winter Princess; 2019; Hallmark made-for-TV movie; Jesse
- The Sweetest Heart; 2018 Hallmark made-for-TV movie; Nate
- Altered Carbon (2018); Sergei Brevlov; 3 episodes
- Same Time Next Week; 2017 Hallmark made-for-TV movie; Teddy
- Eat, Drink, & Be Buried: A Gourmet Detective Mystery; (2017); Douglas Weston
- Rocky Mountain Christmas; 2017; Hallmark made-for-TV movie; Cody McKinney
- Hearts of Christmas; 2016; Hallmark made-for-TV movie; Conner
- Dead of Summer; 2016; Hipster Guy
- Falling Skies; 2015; Ryan; 1 episode
- Supernatural 2009–2015; Unnamed Busboy (episode "Death Takes a Holiday", 2009) and Ty (episode "Inside Man", 2015)
- Untold Stories of the E.R. 2012; Dave
- Tower Prep 2010; West Campus Security Monitor #1
- Killer Instinct 2005; Ice Cream Clerk
Awards
[edit]McNally received the 2014 award for Best Actor in a Feature Film at FilmOut San Diego for John Apple Jack.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Pressva (2018-01-17). "Actor Chris McNally's Dramatic Trip to 'Heaven'". internationalfilmreview.net. Archived from the original on 2023-01-28. Retrieved 2020-01-04.
- ↑ Massabrook, Nicole (2023-10-07). "Chris McNally and Julie Gonzalo's Relationship Timeline: Inside the Ultra-Private Hallmark Couple's Love Life". US Weekly. Archived from the original on 2023-10-24. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ↑ Slater, Georgia (2022-06-06). "Hallmark Stars Chris McNally and Julie Gonzalo Welcome Baby Together: 'Our Hearts Are Full'". People. Archived from the original on 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ↑ Thompson, Avery. "A Third 'When Calls the Heart' Baby Is on the Way". Swooon. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ↑ "Hallmark Stars Julie Gonzalo and Chris McNally Welcome Baby No. 2, and it's a Girl (Exclusive)". people.com. June 24, 2026.
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