Who Is Andrew Hawkes? Meet the Actor Playing Corrupt WSB Director Ross Cullum
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General Hospital welcomed a powerful new player on January 14, 2026, with the debut of Andrew Hawkes as Ross Cullum, a crooked WSB Director whose arrival immediately raised red flags across Port Charles.
Who Is Andrew Hawkes? Meet the Actor Playing Corrupt WSB Director Ross Cullum
Cullum enters the canvas at the center of the show’s escalating espionage storyline, being secretly aligned with Sidwell (played by Carlo Rota)—and connected to Faison’s long-rumored final project. Plus, sharing scenes with Chris McKenna (Jack Brennan) and Finola Hughes (Anna Devane), Hawkes’ character is already positioned as a major threat within the WSB’s shadowy power structure.
Andrew Hawkes: A Veteran Screen Presence
Born June 11, 1966, in Houston, Texas, Andrew Hawkes brings decades of experience to daytime television. Off-screen, he’s married to Sasha and is the father of two children. On screen, he’s long been known for portraying authoritative, morally complex figures—making him a natural fit for General Hospital’s spy-heavy storytelling.
Notable Film Credits
Hawkes is best known for his work in:
Contagion
The Hunter’s Moon
Siegfried & Roy: Masters of the Impossible
His film résumé also includes Show Business, The Light, Nothing in Los Angeles, Wyatt Earp’s Revenge, Dying on the Edge, Interceptor Force, Sinbad: The Battle of the Dark Knights, Chicago Cab, Dogtown, and Kounterfeit—a wide-ranging body of work that spans thrillers, dramas, and action films.
A Familiar Face From Primetime Television
Television audiences have seen Hawkes appear in an impressive list of popular series, including:
Chicago P.D.
Dexter
Community
The Defenders
Numb3rs
CSI
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Additional credits include Without a Trace, JAG, The District, ER, Early Edition, and The Rookie, underscoring his versatility and longevity in television.
Hawkes on Joining General Hospital
In a TV Insider interview, Hawkes shared that he was struck by how welcoming the General Hospital cast and crew have been. He confirmed that Ross Cullum will interact with a wide range of characters, including those played by McKenna, Hughes, Rota, and Kelly Thiebaud (Britt Westbourne). “Everybody has been awfully kind and sweet to me,” Hawkes said. “It’s a great character, and I love the storyline.” He also praised McKenna, calling him a close friend despite their adversarial dynamic on screen, and described working with Rota as “fantastic and so much fun.” As a new viewer of the show, Hawkes confessed that he quickly became engrossed, particularly highlighting the Sidwell storyline and the relationship between Sonny and Rocco. He also had a moment with Maurice Benard, where he told the actor, “You are the coolest grandfather—that’s the grandfather you want. He comes in and solves the problem.”
What’s Next for Ross Cullum?
With his commanding presence and extensive résumé, Andrew Hawkes’ Ross Cullum feels poised to become a key figure in General Hospital’s ongoing spy saga. Whether Cullum proves to be Sidwell’s most dangerous ally—or a ticking time bomb within the WSB—his arrival signals that the stakes in Port Charles are only getting higher.
