A Grandpa for Christmas is a Hallmark Channel original movie, presented by RHI Entertainment, executive produced by Larry Levinson, and starring Ernest Borgnine, that premiered on November 24, 2007.
Summary
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Bert is an old-time movie-star singer/ hoofer, who's retired from showbiz and estranged from his daughter and 9-year-old granddaughter, Becca. Bert, about to sell his house and move into a retirement home, suddenly finds himself caring for Becca when her mom is hospitalized - and the bond between the two of them grows (Bert takes Becca to school everyday; she meets his old show-biz friends).
Availability
The movie was released on DVD on October 21, 2008.
Cast
| Actor/actress | Character(s) |
|---|---|
| Ernest Borgnine* | Bert O'Riley |
| Katherine Helmond | Roxie Famosa |
| Juliette Goglia | Becca O'Riley |
| Richard Libertini | Karl Sugarman |
| Tracy Nelson | Marie O'Riley |
| Jamie Farr | Adam Johnson |
| Quinn Redeker | Jack Fast |
| Justine Rose Dorsey | Ashley Gee |
| Timilee Romolini | Christine Rogers |
| Tom Virtue | George Rogers |
| K.T. Thangavelu | Dr. Burney |
| Gwen McGee | Kathryn Waters |
| Kelsey Lewis | Heather Rogers |
| Ruth Silveira | Ruth Ortiz |
| Alaina Talebreza | Mrs. Casterline |
| Jason Lombard | David Lee |
| Victoria De Mare (uncredited) | Waitress |
| Cailey Elliott (uncredited) | Elf Student |
| Trevor Gordon (uncredited) | Shepherd |
| Tyler Gordon (uncredited) | Student #2 |
| Larry Russo (uncredited) | Diner Patron |
* - Nominated for the 2008 Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV movie