Acting
Karen Robinson
Acting · Born 1968-02-28 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
Credits · 100
Watson
2025 · Brenda the Battle Axe
Cross
2024 · Miss Nancy
Brilliant Minds
2024 · Betsy Chase
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024 · Insp. Vivienne Holness
The Calling
2022 · Capt. Helen Davies
Echoes
2022 · Louise Floss
FilmMy Fake Boyfriend
2022 · Lucille
Pinecone & Pony
2022 · Magnolia (voice)
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
2022 · Self - Actress
FilmMorning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
2021 · Cassandra
FilmTrigger Point
2021 · Quinton
Pretty Hard Cases
2021 · Edwina Shanks
Tiny Pretty Things
2020 · Makayla Stroyer
FilmLearning to Love Again
2020 · Mrs. Yarrow
FilmStronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020 · Self
FilmBest Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
2020 · Self
Tamron Hall
2019 · Self - Guest
FilmMorning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
2019 · Cassandra
FilmMorning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
2019 · Aunt Cassandra
FilmMorning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
2019 · Cassandra
Titans
2018 · Margarita Vee
A Million Little Things
2018 · Florence Davis
FilmMorning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
2018 · Cassandra
Carter
2018 · Belle Harthan
In Contempt
2018 · Loretta
FilmMorning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
2018 · Cassandra
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017 · Mildred Clarke
The Good Doctor
2017 · Judge J. Kileen
Star Trek: Discovery
2017 · Trill Leader Pav
Salvation
2017 · Evelyn Cole
The Handmaid's Tale
2017 · Nurse Tania
Mary Kills People
2017 · Betty Lisko
Shoot the Messenger
2016 · Hani Suleman
Private Eyes
2016 · Councillor Samantha Bowman
Real Detective
2016 · Mozelle Robey
The Plateaus
The Plateaus
2015 · Senior Nun
Schitt's Creek
2015 · Ronnie Lee
FilmCorner Gas: The Movie
2014 · Powerco Debbie
FilmHolidaze
2014 · Mrs. Reynolds
The Lottery
2014 · Judge #3
Working the Engels
2014 · Angelina
Forgive Me
2013 · Gladdy
Saving Hope
2012 · Nadia Hope
FilmGhett'a Life
2011 · Dawn
King
2011 · Ingrid Evans
The Gospel According to the Blues
FilmThe Gospel According to the Blues
2010 · Cherlene
FilmAccidental Friendship
2008
FilmKillshot
2008 · 2nd FBI Agent
The Border
2008 · Dr. DeFilipo
FilmLars and the Real Girl
2007 · Cindy
FilmCradle of Lies
2006 · Bank Teller
FilmMayday
2005 · Marlene Cobb
FilmMartha behind Bars
2005 · Jackie
FilmSnow
2004 · Isabel
H2O
2004 · Willy
Kevin Hill
2004 · Aunt Kathy
FilmAgainst the Ropes
2004 · Kimberly (Insurance)
FilmLove, Sex, and Eating the Bones
2003 · Heather Taylor
Missing
2003 · Elena Spencer
FilmJasper, Texas
2003 · Mary Horn
FilmStudent Seduction
2003 · Lorraine Boyle
FilmOwning Mahowny
2003 · Cage Woman
FilmRecipe for Murder
2002 · D.A. Lowrey
FilmGilda Radner: It's Always Something
2002 · Dr. J. Evans
FilmTwo Against Time
2002 · Connie Matthews
FilmKeep the Faith, Baby
2002 · Hattie Dodson
FilmNarc
2002 · Liz Detmer
FilmThey Call Me Sirr
2001 · Aunt Jackie
FilmJenifer
2001 · Lorna
Tracker
2001 · Mrs. Baylor
The Guardian
2001 · Receptionist
FilmMy Louisiana Sky
2001 · Magnolia
Final Jeopardy
FilmFinal Jeopardy
2001 · Laura Wilkie
Doc
2001 · Mrs. Morton
Blue Murder
2001 · Dr. Simmonds
FilmSanta Who?
2000 · Dr. Ericson
FilmThe Perfect Son
2000 · Dr. Palmer
FilmWho Killed Atlanta's Children?
2000 · Lois Evans
Soul Food
2000 · Judge Bolan
FilmAll-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
2000 · Jane Rogers
FilmFreak City
1999 · Nurse Jan
FilmLocked in Silence
1999 · Psychologist
The Famous Jett Jackson
1998 · Sylvia Sharp
FilmOne Tough Cop
1998 · Sherene
FilmThe Wall
1998 · Liz (segment "The Badge")
FilmThe Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
1998 · Sally
FilmBad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
1998
FilmThe Defenders: Payback
1997 · Mrs. Clarkson
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997 · Dr. Ericson
FilmColor of Justice
1997 · New Jersey Assistant D.A
FilmBooty Call
1997 · Admitting Nurse
FilmShadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
1997 · Miss Macro
FilmWe the Jury
1996 · Evelyn Harris
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1996 · Crystal
FilmMr. and Mrs. Loving
1996 · Norma
FilmGoosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
1996 · Det. Reddick
Goosebumps
1995 · Detective Reddick
FilmRude
1995 · Rude Caller
FilmStalked
1994 · Evelyn
Canadian Reflections
Canadian Reflections
1978 · Beth