Ryan Robbins
Biography
Born and raised in Victoria, BC, Ryan Robbins knew he wanted to be an actor at a young age. He attended arts oriented schools where he wrote, produced, directed and starred in high-school productions; having his first taste of Shakespeare at the age of twelve.
After high school, Ryan began his professional career as a circus performer; traveling to Australia to perform. After coming back to Canada, he went to Asia and in his early twenties, he was producing and directing for a production company in Malaysia. Longing for a new creative outlet and now living in Vancouver, he helped form an experimental band, Hellenkeller. During that time, he was a struggling artist, believing in his art but also homeless; living in a van during the winter months. It all changed for Ryan one night while on stage performing with his band. He was discovered by a local filmmaker who launched his career into the world of film and television.
Ryan's most recent projects include 'The Guard,' the number one new Canadian series that airs on Global TV. He also has a supporting role opposite Anne Hathaway and Patrick Wilson in the feature film 'Passengers' to be released in September 2008.
Ryan won the Best Actor at the Sacramento Film Festival for the film 'When Jesse Was Born' and has also won and been nominated for several Leo awards.
A character actor, Ryan is constantly reinventing himself; aspiring to keep each character fresh and unique. Ryan can be seen guest starring in reoccurring roles on 'Blade,' 'Battlestar Galactica,' 'Stargate: Atlantis,' season 3 of 'The Collector' and the series lead in the CTV series' Alice I Think.' Ryan can also be seen playing lead roles in the independent films 'Smile Of April,' 'Sheltered Life,' 'The Cabin Movie' and ' When Jesse was Born' (a multiple award winner). His other credits include 'Supernatural,' 'Smallville,' 'Catwoman,' 'Walking Tall,' 'The Days,' 'Kingdom Hospital' and 'The Bug' (winner of three Leo awards). You can also see Ryan in Steven Spielberg's 'Taken' and the highly acclaimed Spielberg mini-series' Into the West.'
During his spare time, Ryan likes to spend most of his days with his four-year-old daughter and looking for new projects; in particular independent films, his passion. A passion that has paid off, as Ryan has won awards for these performances, often nominated opposite some very well known actors. Ryan is also still very active musically and is currently in the process of recording a new album.
When not spending time with his daughter, writing songs or researching new projects, Ryan also loves a 'good fight.' A big fan of the UFC and mixed martial arts; in general, he enjoys watching and training and is occasionally a recreational participant.
News
Actor Ryan Robbins stars as Charlie in the upcoming feature film `Leslie, My Name is Evil
Robbins also stars with Anne Hathaway in the big screen thriller `Passengers`
VANCOUVER, BC – January 2009---Ryan Robbins recently finished shooting his role as Charlie, the leader of a hippie death cult and icon of evil, in the feature film Leslie, My Name is Evil. The film was shot in Toronto and is written and directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Reginald Harkema.
As one of Canada’s busiest actors, Ryan can currently be seen starring on two television series’ airing across North America. Ryan plays Henry Foss in the new original drama series Sanctuary, airing on the Sci-Fi Network, The Movie Network and Movie Central. Sanctuary follows the enigmatic Dr. Helen Magnus and her complex and intriguing crew, including Henry, as they explore and ultimately protect the strange and mysterious creatures that populate the world.
Ryan can also be seen on the small screen starring as recovering drug addict Wendell on the hit Global TV series The Guard, a one hour drama that focuses on the lives of four coast guard rescue specialists who continue to look for the meaning in their own lives while enduring the daily dangers of life out on the Pacific Ocean.
Just this past fall Ryan was in the feature film thriller Passengers opposite Anne Hathaway and Patrick Wilson. Robbins plays Dean, one of five plane crash survivors, who is counselled by Anne Hathaway’s character, Claire. One by one group members begin to vanish, prompting Claire to begin an investigation of her own to uncover the truth, no matter the cost.
A character actor, Robbins is constantly reinventing himself; aspiring to keep each character fresh and unique. He has guest starred in recurring roles on Blade, Battlestar Galactica, Stargate Atlantis and The Collector and was the lead in the CTV series Alice I Think. His other film and television credits include The Cabin Movie, When Jesse Was Born (a multiple award winner), Supernatural, JPod, Reaper, Smallville, Catwoman, Walking Tall, The Days, Kingdom Hospital, The Guard, The Bug (winner of three Leo Awards) and Steven Spielberg’s Taken as well as the highly acclaimed Spielberg mini-series Into the West.
Ryan won a Best Actor award at the Sacramento Film Festival for the short film When Jesse Was Born and has also won several Leo awards including one in 2008 for his guest starring role on CBC’s JPod.
When not busy working on a project, Ryan enjoys spending time with his daughter, writing songs, watching UFC and training in mixed martial arts.
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