Karen Robinson
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
Feb 28, 1968 (58 years old)
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Karen Robinson is a versatile, award-winning Canadian actor renowned for her stage and screen presence. With notable appearances at Stratford and Alberta Theatre Projects, she's earned accolades including a Dora Award for Andrew Moodie's Riot and nominations at prestigious festivals. Her diverse roles span from playing Dennis Rodman's mother in Bad As I Wanna Be to portraying Ronnie Lee in the acclaimed series Schitt’s Creek. Robinson currently stars as Unit Commander Edwina Shanks in the series Pretty Hard Cases, showcasing her dynamic range and talent across various roles.
Known For
| 2025 | WatsonBrenda the Battle Axe | |
| 2024 | Law & Order Toronto: Criminal IntentInsp. Vivienne Holness | |
| 2024 | CrossMiss Nancy | |
| 2024 | Brilliant MindsBetsy Chase | |
| 2022 | My Fake BoyfriendLucille | |
| 2022 | Pinecone & PonyMagnolia (voice) | |
| 2022 | The CallingCapt. Helen Davies | |
| 2022 | EchoesLouise Floss | |
| 2022 | LOL: Last One Laughing CanadaSelf | |
| 2021 | Trigger PointQuinton | |
| 2021 | Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever AfterCassandra | |
| 2021 | Pretty Hard CasesEdwina Shanks | |
| 2020 | Learning to Love AgainMrs. Yarrow | |
| 2020 | Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek FarewellSelf | |
| 2020 | Stronger Together, Tous EnsembleSelf | |
| 2020 | PigsBeth | |
| 2020 | Tiny Pretty ThingsMakayla Stroyer | |
| 2019 | Morning Show Mysteries: Death by DesignCassandra | |
| 2019 | Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to MurderAunt Cassandra | |
| 2019 | Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in MindCassandra | |
| 2019 | Tamron HallSelf - Guest | |
| 2018 | Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the MenuCassandra | |
| 2018 | Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal MishapsCassandra | |
| 2018 | TitansMargarita Vee | |
| 2018 | A Million Little ThingsFlorence Davis | |
| 2018 | In ContemptLoretta | |
| 2018 | CarterBelle Harthan | |
| 2017 | The Good DoctorJudge J. Kileen | |
| 2017 | Frankie Drake MysteriesMildred Clarke | |
| 2017 | The Handmaid's TaleNurse Tania | |
| 2017 | SalvationEvelyn Cole | |
| 2017 | Mary Kills PeopleBetty Lisko | |
| 2017 | Star Trek: DiscoveryTrill Leader Pav | |
| 2016 | Real DetectiveMozelle Robey | |
| 2016 | Shoot the MessengerHani Suleman | |
| 2016 | Private EyesCouncillor Samantha Bowman | |
| 2015 | Schitt's CreekRonnie Lee | |
| 2015 | The PlateausSenior Nun | |
| 2014 | HolidazeMrs. Reynolds | |
| 2014 | Corner Gas: The MoviePowerco Debbie | |
| 2014 | Working the EngelsAngelina | |
| 2014 | The LotteryJudge #3 | |
| 2013 | Forgive MeGladdy | |
| 2012 | Saving HopeNadia Hope | |
| 2011 | Ghett'a LifeDawn | |
| 2011 | KingIngrid Evans | |
| 2010 | The Gospel According to the BluesCherlene | |
| 2009 | The LineCarlos' Mother | |
| 2008 | Killshot2nd FBI Agent | |
| 2008 | Accidental Friendship | |
| 2008 | The BorderDr. DeFilipo | |
| 2007 | Lars and the Real GirlCindy | |
| 2006 | Cradle of LiesBank Teller | |
| 2005 | MaydayMarlene Cobb | |
| 2005 | Martha Behind BarsJackie | |
| 2004 | Against the RopesKimberly (Insurance) | |
| 2004 | SnowIsabel | |
| 2004 | H2OWilly | |
| 2004 | Kevin HillAunt Kathy | |
| 2003 | Love, Sex, and Eating the BonesHeather Taylor | |
| 2003 | Owning MahownyCage Woman | |
| 2003 | Jasper, TexasMary Horn | |
| 2003 | Student SeductionLorraine Boyle | |
| 2003 | MissingElena Spencer | |
| 2002 | Two Against TimeConnie Matthews | |
| 2002 | Keep the Faith, BabyHattie Dodson | |
| 2002 | Gilda Radner: It's Always SomethingDr. J. Evans | |
| 2002 | Recipe for MurderD.A. Lowrey | |
| 2002 | NarcLiz Detmer | |
| 2001 | My Louisiana SkyMagnolia | |
| 2001 | They Call Me SirrAunt Jackie | |
| 2001 | JeniferLorna | |
| 2001 | Final JeopardyLaura Wilkie | |
| 2001 | Blue MurderDr. Simmonds | |
| 2001 | TrackerMrs. Baylor | |
| 2001 | The GuardianReceptionist | |
| 2001 | Blue MurderIsola | |
| 2001 | DocMrs. Morton | |
| 2000 | All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau StoryKaren | |
| 2000 | The Perfect SonDr. Palmer | |
| 2000 | Who Killed Atlanta's Children?Lois Evans | |
| 2000 | Santa Who?Dr. Ericson | |
| 2000 | Soul FoodJudge Bolan | |
| 1999 | Locked in SilencePsychologist | |
| 1999 | Freak CityNurse Jan | |
| 1998 | One Tough CopSherene | |
| 1998 | The WallLiz (segment "The Badge") | |
| 1998 | The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia PhenomenonSally | |
| 1998 | Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story | |
| 1998 | The Famous Jett JacksonSylvia Sharp | |
| 1997 | Booty CallAdmitting Nurse | |
| 1997 | Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My HomeworkMiss Macro | |
| 1997 | The Defenders: PaybackMrs. Clarkson | |
| 1997 | Color of JusticeNew Jersey Assistant D.A | |
| 1997 | The Wonderful World of DisneyDr. Ericson | |
| 1997 | The Wonderful World of DisneySally | |
| 1996 | We the JuryEvelyn Harris | |
| 1996 | Mr. and Mrs. LovingNorma | |
| 1996 | Goosebumps: Say Cheese and DieDet. Reddick | |
| 1996 | Psi Factor: Chronicles of the ParanormalCrystal | |
| 1995 | RudeRude Caller | |
| 1995 | GoosebumpsDetective Reddick | |
| 1994 | StalkedEvelyn | |
| 1978 | Canadian ReflectionsBeth |