Karen Robinson
Acting
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
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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
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
tvTamron Hall
2019
Self - Guest
movieMorning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
2019
Aunt Cassandra
tvTitans
2018
Margarita Vee
tvA Million Little Things
2018
Florence Davis
tvCarter
2018
Belle Harthan
tvIn Contempt
2018
Loretta
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
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
tvKing
2011
Ingrid Evans
movieKillshot
2008
2nd FBI Agent
tvThe Border
2008
Dr. DeFilipo
movieCradle of Lies
2006
Bank Teller
movieMayday
2005
Marlene Cobb
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
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
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 Defenders: Payback
1997
Mrs. Clarkson
tvThe Wonderful World of Disney
1997
Dr. Ericson / Sally
movieColor of Justice
1997
New Jersey Assistant D.A
movieBooty Call
1997
Admitting Nurse
movieWe the Jury
1996
Evelyn Harris
movieGoosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
1996
Det. Reddick
tvGoosebumps
1995
Detective Reddick
movieRude
1995
Rude Caller
movieStalked
1994
Evelyn