Ryan Robbins is a Canadian actor. He plays Hawkins in Hell on Wheels. He is a recurring co-star in the second season and debuts in "Viva La Mexico". He has been active since 1997 and also appeared in the films Walking Tall (2004), Passengers (2008), Sanctuary (2008), and Apollo 18 (2011). He has a recurring role in Falling Skies as Tector. He has had recurring roles in Caprica, Sanctuary, and Battlestar Galactica.