Without Elizabeth Thornton, there would simply be no When Calls the Heart! Her character's storyline essentially makes the show what it is, which is probably why we're so hooked on the Hallmark original series. We love to watch as Elizabeth deals with her life debacles and how she so humbly navigates her small and big wins over in Hope Valley... it's inspiring, really! But it's also important to note that Elizabeth has been made a staple character thanks to one very talented actress: Erin Krakow!

If you like Hallmark and feel-good movies in general, there's a chance you're already familiar with the work of Erin. Still, how much do you actually know about the star? There's a lot to unpack when it comes to her personal life and professional career, and we've got lots of details. So, read on for everything you need to know about Erin Krakow!

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What other movies has Erin Krakow been in?

Outside of Hope Valley, Erin Krakow has starred in many other Hallmark movies and shows. Erin is the star of the new film, It Was Always You, and has been in other Hallmark movies like The Wedding Cottage, Finding Father Christmas, Sense, Sensibility and Snowmen, and honestly, so much more! Besides the Hallmark channel, she has also appeared in some Lifetime movies, as well as fan-favorite TV shows, like Army Wives.

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If you wish to see more about Erin's previous or future projects, go ahead and give her a follow on Instagram! She is constantly sharing throwback bits of her past movies, as well as updates on what she is working on next.

Where is Erin Krakow from?

Erin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1984, but that doesn't actually make her a Philly gal! She ended up growing up in South Florida, which is where she went to high school. Fun fact: she attended Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, which is a public high school that focuses on an art-filled curriculum. She then went on to pursue her passion at The Juilliard School in New York City. Nowadays, Erin can be found in California in between film shoots.

Is Erin Krakow married?

As of right now, there is no official status on Erin's love life! She keeps that part of her life relatively private, so until she makes a statement or "hard launches" a significant other on Instagram, there is nothing concrete to know.

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