 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
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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.