Acting · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Born February 28, 1968
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.
TVWatson
2025
as Brenda the Battle Axe
TVCross
2024
as Miss Nancy
TVBrilliant Minds
2024
as Betsy Chase
TVLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024
as Insp. Vivienne Holness
TVThe Calling
2022
as Capt. Helen Davies
TVEchoes
2022
as Louise Floss
MovieMy Fake Boyfriend
2022
as Lucille
TVPinecone & Pony
2022
as Magnolia (voice)
TVLOL: Last One Laughing Canada
2022
as Self - Actress
MovieMorning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
2021
as Cassandra
MovieTrigger Point
2021
as Quinton
TVPretty Hard Cases
2021
as Edwina Shanks
TVTiny Pretty Things
2020
as Makayla Stroyer
MovieLearning to Love Again
2020
as Mrs. Yarrow
MoviePigs
2020
as Beth
MovieStronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020
as Self
MovieBest Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
2020
as Self
TVTamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
MovieMorning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
2019
as Cassandra
MovieMorning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
2019
as Aunt Cassandra
MovieMorning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
2019
as Cassandra
TVTitans
2018
as Margarita Vee
TVA Million Little Things
2018
as Florence Davis
MovieMorning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
2018
as Cassandra
TVCarter
2018
as Belle Harthan
TVIn Contempt
2018
as Loretta
MovieMorning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
2018
as Cassandra
TVFrankie Drake Mysteries
2017
as Mildred Clarke
TVThe Good Doctor
2017
as Judge J. Kileen
TVStar Trek: Discovery
2017
as Trill Leader Pav
TVSalvation
2017
as Evelyn Cole
TVThe Handmaid's Tale
2017
as Nurse Tania
TVMary Kills People
2017
as Betty Lisko
TVShoot the Messenger
2016
as Hani Suleman
TVPrivate Eyes
2016
as Councillor Samantha Bowman
TVReal Detective
2016
as Mozelle Robey
The Plateaus
2015
as Senior Nun
TVSchitt's Creek
2015
as Ronnie Lee
MovieCorner Gas: The Movie
2014
as Powerco Debbie
MovieHolidaze
2014
as Mrs. Reynolds
TVThe Lottery
2014
as Judge #3
TVWorking the Engels
2014
as Angelina
TVForgive Me
2013
as Gladdy
TVSaving Hope
2012
as Nadia Hope
MovieGhett'a Life
2011
as Dawn
TVKing
2011
as Ingrid Evans
The Gospel According to the Blues
2010
as Cherlene
MovieAccidental Friendship
2008
MovieKillshot
2008
as 2nd FBI Agent
TVThe Border
2008
as Dr. DeFilipo
MovieLars and the Real Girl
2007
as Cindy
MovieCradle of Lies
2006
as Bank Teller
MovieMayday
2005
as Marlene Cobb
MovieMartha Behind Bars
2005
as Jackie
MovieSnow
2004
as Isabel
TVH2O
2004
as Willy
TVKevin Hill
2004
as Aunt Kathy
MovieAgainst the Ropes
2004
as Kimberly (Insurance)
MovieLove, Sex, and Eating the Bones
2003
as Heather Taylor
TVMissing
2003
as Elena Spencer
MovieJasper, Texas
2003
as Mary Horn
MovieStudent Seduction
2003
as Lorraine Boyle
MovieOwning Mahowny
2003
as Cage Woman
MovieRecipe for Murder
2002
as D.A. Lowrey
MovieGilda Radner: It's Always Something
2002
as Dr. J. Evans
MovieTwo Against Time
2002
as Connie Matthews
MovieKeep the Faith, Baby
2002
as Hattie Dodson
MovieNarc
2002
as Liz Detmer
MovieThey Call Me Sirr
2001
as Aunt Jackie
MovieJenifer
2001
as Lorna
TVTracker
2001
as Mrs. Baylor
TVThe Guardian
2001
as Receptionist
MovieMy Louisiana Sky
2001
as Magnolia
Final Jeopardy
2001
as Laura Wilkie
TVDoc
2001
as Mrs. Morton
TVBlue Murder
2001
as Isola
MovieSanta Who?
2000
as Dr. Ericson
MovieThe Perfect Son
2000
as Dr. Palmer
MovieWho Killed Atlanta's Children?
2000
as Lois Evans
TVSoul Food
2000
as Judge Bolan
MovieAll-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
2000
as Karen
MovieFreak City
1999
as Nurse Jan
MovieLocked in Silence
1999
as Psychologist
TVThe Famous Jett Jackson
1998
as Sylvia Sharp
MovieOne Tough Cop
1998
as Sherene
MovieThe Wall
1998
as Liz (segment "The Badge")
MovieThe Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
1998
as Sally
MovieBad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
1998
MovieThe Defenders: Payback
1997
as Mrs. Clarkson
TVThe Wonderful World of Disney
1997
as Dr. Ericson
MovieColor of Justice
1997
as New Jersey Assistant D.A
MovieBooty Call
1997
as Admitting Nurse
MovieShadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
1997
as Miss Macro
MovieWe the Jury
1996
as Evelyn Harris
TVPsi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1996
as Crystal
MovieMr. and Mrs. Loving
1996
as Norma
MovieGoosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
1996
as Det. Reddick
TVGoosebumps
1995
as Detective Reddick
MovieRude
1995
as Rude Caller
MovieStalked
1994
as Evelyn
Canadian Reflections
1978
as Beth
