Karen Robinson

Known for: Acting

Born: 1968-02-28 (age 58)

From: 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.

Filmography (101)

TV★ 4.6
Watson
2025
as Brenda the Battle Axe
TV★ 7.0
Cross
2024
as Miss Nancy
TV★ 7.4
Brilliant Minds
2024
as Betsy Chase
TV★ 7.1
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024
as Insp. Vivienne Holness
TV★ 6.1
The Calling
2022
as Capt. Helen Davies
TV★ 6.5
Echoes
2022
as Louise Floss
MOVIE★ 5.9
My Fake Boyfriend
2022
as Lucille
TV★ 4.3
Pinecone & Pony
2022
as Magnolia (voice)
TV★ 5.3
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
2022
as Self - Actress
MOVIE★ 7.3
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
2021
as Cassandra
MOVIE★ 6.2
Trigger Point
2021
as Quinton
TV★ 6.2
Pretty Hard Cases
2021
as Edwina Shanks
TV★ 7.3
Tiny Pretty Things
2020
as Makayla Stroyer
MOVIE★ 6.4
Learning to Love Again
2020
as Mrs. Yarrow
MOVIE
Pigs
2020
as Beth
MOVIE★ 5.5
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020
as Self
MOVIE★ 8.9
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
2020
as Self
TV★ 4.7
Tamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
MOVIE★ 7.4
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
2019
as Cassandra
MOVIE★ 6.4
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
2019
as Aunt Cassandra
MOVIE★ 6.8
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
2019
as Cassandra
TV★ 7.9
Titans
2018
as Margarita Vee
TV★ 7.2
A Million Little Things
2018
as Florence Davis
MOVIE★ 7.0
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
2018
as Cassandra
TV★ 6.7
Carter
2018
as Belle Harthan
TV★ 6.9
In Contempt
2018
as Loretta
MOVIE★ 7.4
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
2018
as Cassandra
TV★ 6.3
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017
as Mildred Clarke
TV★ 8.5
The Good Doctor
2017
as Judge J. Kileen
TV★ 7.0
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
as Trill Leader Pav
TV★ 6.6
Salvation
2017
as Evelyn Cole
TV★ 8.2
The Handmaid's Tale
2017
as Nurse Tania
TV★ 7.3
Mary Kills People
2017
as Betty Lisko
TV★ 6.7
Shoot the Messenger
2016
as Hani Suleman
TV★ 7.3
Private Eyes
2016
as Councillor Samantha Bowman
TV★ 7.6
Real Detective
2016
as Mozelle Robey
TV★ 4.0
The Plateaus
2015
as Senior Nun
TV★ 7.8
Schitt's Creek
2015
as Ronnie Lee
MOVIE★ 6.2
Corner Gas: The Movie
2014
as Powerco Debbie
MOVIE★ 5.3
Holidaze
2014
as Mrs. Reynolds
TV★ 6.0
The Lottery
2014
as Judge #3
TV★ 6.3
Working the Engels
2014
as Angelina
TV
Forgive Me
2013
as Gladdy
TV★ 7.0
Saving Hope
2012
as Nadia Hope
MOVIE★ 6.5
Ghett'a Life
2011
as Dawn
TV★ 6.9
King
2011
as Ingrid Evans
MOVIE★ 3.0
The Gospel According to the Blues
2010
as Cherlene
MOVIE★ 6.9
Accidental Friendship
2008
MOVIE★ 5.8
Killshot
2008
as 2nd FBI Agent
TV★ 6.0
The Border
2008
as Dr. DeFilipo
MOVIE★ 7.2
Lars and the Real Girl
2007
as Cindy
MOVIE★ 4.0
Cradle of Lies
2006
as Bank Teller
MOVIE★ 5.1
Mayday
2005
as Marlene Cobb
MOVIE★ 6.0
Martha Behind Bars
2005
as Jackie
MOVIE★ 7.0
Snow
2004
as Isabel
TV★ 9.0
H2O
2004
as Willy
TV★ 5.1
Kevin Hill
2004
as Aunt Kathy
MOVIE★ 5.1
Against the Ropes
2004
as Kimberly (Insurance)
MOVIE★ 4.3
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
2003
as Heather Taylor
TV★ 6.9
Missing
2003
as Elena Spencer
MOVIE★ 6.0
Jasper, Texas
2003
as Mary Horn
MOVIE★ 6.2
Student Seduction
2003
as Lorraine Boyle
MOVIE★ 6.8
Owning Mahowny
2003
as Cage Woman
MOVIE★ 7.0
Recipe for Murder
2002
as D.A. Lowrey
MOVIE★ 6.7
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
2002
as Dr. J. Evans
MOVIE★ 4.7
Two Against Time
2002
as Connie Matthews
MOVIE★ 5.7
Keep the Faith, Baby
2002
as Hattie Dodson
MOVIE★ 6.8
Narc
2002
as Liz Detmer
MOVIE★ 7.4
They Call Me Sirr
2001
as Aunt Jackie
MOVIE★ 6.2
Jenifer
2001
as Lorna
TV★ 6.6
Tracker
2001
as Mrs. Baylor
TV★ 7.1
The Guardian
2001
as Receptionist
MOVIE★ 6.4
My Louisiana Sky
2001
as Magnolia
MOVIE★ 10.0
Final Jeopardy
2001
as Laura Wilkie
TV★ 7.6
Doc
2001
as Mrs. Morton
TV★ 6.1
Blue Murder
2001
as Dr. Simmonds
MOVIE★ 5.5
Santa Who?
2000
as Dr. Ericson
MOVIE★ 5.3
The Perfect Son
2000
as Dr. Palmer
MOVIE★ 5.6
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
2000
as Lois Evans
TV★ 7.2
Soul Food
2000
as Judge Bolan
MOVIE★ 4.8
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
2000
as Karen
MOVIE★ 5.7
Freak City
1999
as Nurse Jan
MOVIE★ 6.1
Locked in Silence
1999
as Psychologist
TV★ 6.7
The Famous Jett Jackson
1998
as Sylvia Sharp
MOVIE★ 4.4
One Tough Cop
1998
as Sherene
MOVIE★ 6.8
The Wall
1998
as Liz (segment "The Badge")
MOVIE★ 5.2
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
1998
as Sally
MOVIE★ 5.3
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
1998
MOVIE★ 4.5
The Defenders: Payback
1997
as Mrs. Clarkson
TV★ 6.8
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997
as Dr. Ericson
MOVIE★ 5.2
Color of Justice
1997
as New Jersey Assistant D.A
MOVIE★ 5.3
Booty Call
1997
as Admitting Nurse
MOVIE★ 5.8
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
1997
as Miss Macro
MOVIE★ 7.0
We the Jury
1996
as Evelyn Harris
TV★ 6.9
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1996
as Crystal
MOVIE★ 6.0
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
1996
as Norma
MOVIE★ 6.7
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
1996
as Det. Reddick
TV★ 8.0
Goosebumps
1995
as Detective Reddick
MOVIE★ 4.7
Rude
1995
as Rude Caller
MOVIE★ 6.0
Stalked
1994
as Evelyn
TV
Canadian Reflections
1978
as Beth