- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 28, 1968
- Place of Birth
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Karen Robinson
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.
Filmography
tvWatson
2025 · Brenda the Battle Axe
tvCross
2024 · Miss Nancy
tvBrilliant Minds
2024 · Betsy Chase
tvLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024 · Insp. Vivienne Holness
tvThe Calling
2022 · Capt. Helen Davies
tvEchoes
2022 · Louise Floss
movieMy Fake Boyfriend
2022 · Lucille
tvPinecone & Pony
2022 · Magnolia (voice)
tvLOL: Last One Laughing Canada
2022 · Self - Actress
movieMorning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
2021 · Cassandra
movieTrigger Point
2021 · Quinton
tvPretty Hard Cases
2021 · Edwina Shanks
tvTiny Pretty Things
2020 · Makayla Stroyer
movieLearning to Love Again
2020 · Mrs. Yarrow
moviePigs
2020 · Beth
movieStronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020 · Self
movieBest Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
2020 · Self
tvTamron Hall
2019 · Self - Guest
movieMorning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
2019 · Cassandra
movieMorning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
2019 · Aunt Cassandra
movieMorning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
2019 · Cassandra
tvTitans
2018 · Margarita Vee
tvA Million Little Things
2018 · Florence Davis
movieMorning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
2018 · Cassandra
tvCarter
2018 · Belle Harthan
tvIn Contempt
2018 · Loretta
movieMorning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
2018 · Cassandra
tvFrankie Drake Mysteries
2017 · Mildred Clarke
tvThe Good Doctor
2017 · Judge J. Kileen
tvStar Trek: Discovery
2017 · Trill Leader Pav
tvSalvation
2017 · Evelyn Cole
tvThe Handmaid's Tale
2017 · Nurse Tania
tvMary Kills People
2017 · Betty Lisko
tvShoot the Messenger
2016 · Hani Suleman
tvPrivate Eyes
2016 · Councillor Samantha Bowman
tvReal Detective
2016 · Mozelle Robey
The Plateaus
tvThe Plateaus
2015 · Senior Nun
tvSchitt's Creek
2015 · Ronnie Lee
movieCorner Gas: The Movie
2014 · Powerco Debbie
movieHolidaze
2014 · Mrs. Reynolds
tvThe Lottery
2014 · Judge #3
tvWorking the Engels
2014 · Angelina
tvForgive Me
2013 · Gladdy
tvSaving Hope
2012 · Nadia Hope
movieGhett'a Life
2011 · Dawn
tvKing
2011 · Ingrid Evans
The Gospel According to the Blues
movieThe Gospel According to the Blues
2010 · Cherlene
movieAccidental Friendship
2008
movieKillshot
2008 · 2nd FBI Agent
tvThe Border
2008 · Dr. DeFilipo
movieLars and the Real Girl
2007 · Cindy
movieCradle of Lies
2006 · Bank Teller
movieMayday
2005 · Marlene Cobb
movieMartha Behind Bars
2005 · Jackie
movieSnow
2004 · Isabel
tvH2O
2004 · Willy
tvKevin Hill
2004 · Aunt Kathy
movieAgainst the Ropes
2004 · Kimberly (Insurance)
movieLove, Sex, and Eating the Bones
2003 · Heather Taylor
tvMissing
2003 · Elena Spencer
movieJasper, Texas
2003 · Mary Horn
movieStudent Seduction
2003 · Lorraine Boyle
movieOwning Mahowny
2003 · Cage Woman
movieRecipe for Murder
2002 · D.A. Lowrey
movieGilda Radner: It's Always Something
2002 · Dr. J. Evans
movieTwo Against Time
2002 · Connie Matthews
movieKeep the Faith, Baby
2002 · Hattie Dodson
movieNarc
2002 · Liz Detmer
movieThey Call Me Sirr
2001 · Aunt Jackie
movieJenifer
2001 · Lorna
tvTracker
2001 · Mrs. Baylor
tvThe Guardian
2001 · Receptionist
movieMy Louisiana Sky
2001 · Magnolia
Final Jeopardy
movieFinal Jeopardy
2001 · Laura Wilkie
tvDoc
2001 · Mrs. Morton
tvBlue Murder
2001 · Dr. Simmonds, Isola
movieSanta Who?
2000 · Dr. Ericson
movieThe Perfect Son
2000 · Dr. Palmer
movieWho Killed Atlanta's Children?
2000 · Lois Evans
tvSoul Food
2000 · Judge Bolan
movieAll-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
2000 · Karen
movieFreak City
1999 · Nurse Jan
movieLocked in Silence
1999 · Psychologist
tvThe Famous Jett Jackson
1998 · Sylvia Sharp
movieOne Tough Cop
1998 · Sherene
movieThe Wall
1998 · Liz (segment "The Badge")
movieThe Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
1998 · Sally
movieBad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
1998
movieThe Defenders: Payback
1997 · Mrs. Clarkson
tvThe Wonderful World of Disney
1997 · Sally, Dr. Ericson
movieColor of Justice
1997 · New Jersey Assistant D.A
movieBooty Call
1997 · Admitting Nurse
movieShadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
1997 · Miss Macro
movieWe the Jury
1996 · Evelyn Harris
tvPsi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1996 · Crystal
movieMr. and Mrs. Loving
1996 · Norma
movieGoosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
1996 · Det. Reddick
tvGoosebumps
1995 · Detective Reddick
movieRude
1995 · Rude Caller
movieStalked
1994 · Evelyn
Canadian Reflections
tvCanadian Reflections
1978 · Beth