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.
Born: 28 February 1968
Played In
TV Show
Jan 2025
Watson
Brenda the Battle Axe
TV Show
Nov 2024
Cross
Miss Nancy
TV Show
Sep 2024
Brilliant Minds
Betsy Chase
TV Show
Feb 2024
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Insp. Vivienne Holness
TV Show
Nov 2022
The Calling
Capt. Helen Davies
TV Show
Aug 2022
Echoes
Louise Floss
Movie
Jun 2022
My Fake Boyfriend
Lucille
TV Show
Apr 2022
Pinecone & Pony
Magnolia (voice)
TV Show
Feb 2022
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
Self - Actress
Movie
May 2021
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
Cassandra
Movie
Apr 2021
Trigger Point
Quinton
TV Show
Feb 2021
Pretty Hard Cases
Edwina Shanks
TV Show
Dec 2020
Tiny Pretty Things
Makayla Stroyer
Movie
Oct 2020
Learning to Love Again
Mrs. Yarrow
Movie
Sep 2020
Pigs
Beth
Movie
Apr 2020
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Self
Movie
Apr 2020
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Self
TV Show
Sep 2019
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
Movie
Apr 2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
Cassandra
Movie
Apr 2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
Aunt Cassandra
Movie
Apr 2019
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
Cassandra
TV Show
Oct 2018
Titans
Margarita Vee
TV Show
Sep 2018
A Million Little Things
Florence Davis
Movie
Jul 2018
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
Cassandra
TV Show
May 2018
Carter
Belle Harthan
TV Show
Apr 2018
In Contempt
Loretta
Movie
Jan 2018
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Cassandra
TV Show
Nov 2017
Frankie Drake Mysteries
Mildred Clarke
TV Show
Sep 2017
The Good Doctor
Judge J. Kileen
TV Show
Sep 2017
Star Trek: Discovery
Trill Leader Pav
TV Show
Jul 2017
Salvation
Evelyn Cole
TV Show
Apr 2017
The Handmaid's Tale
Nurse Tania
TV Show
Jan 2017
Mary Kills People
Betty Lisko
TV Show
Oct 2016
Shoot the Messenger
Hani Suleman
TV Show
May 2016
Private Eyes
Councillor Samantha Bowman
TV Show
Jan 2016
Real Detective
Mozelle Robey
TV Show
Sep 2015
The Plateaus
Senior Nun
TV Show
Jan 2015
Schitt's Creek
Ronnie Lee
Movie
Dec 2014
Corner Gas: The Movie
Powerco Debbie
Movie
Oct 2014
Holidaze
Mrs. Reynolds
TV Show
Jul 2014
The Lottery
Judge #3
TV Show
Mar 2014
Working the Engels
Angelina
TV Show
Sep 2013
Forgive Me
Gladdy
TV Show
Jun 2012
Saving Hope
Nadia Hope
Movie
Dec 2011
Ghett'a Life
Dawn
TV Show
Apr 2011
King
Ingrid Evans
Movie
Jun 2010
The Gospel According to the Blues
Cherlene
Movie
Nov 2008
Accidental Friendship
Movie
Nov 2008
Killshot
2nd FBI Agent
TV Show
Jan 2008
The Border
Dr. DeFilipo
Movie
Oct 2007
Lars and the Real Girl
Cindy
Movie
May 2006
Cradle of Lies
Bank Teller
Movie
Oct 2005
Mayday
Marlene Cobb
Movie
Sep 2005
Martha Behind Bars
Jackie
Movie
Dec 2004
Snow
Isabel
TV Show
Oct 2004
H2O
Willy
TV Show
Sep 2004
Kevin Hill
Aunt Kathy
Movie
Feb 2004
Against the Ropes
Kimberly (Insurance)
Movie
Sep 2003
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
Heather Taylor
TV Show
Aug 2003
Missing
Elena Spencer
Movie
Jun 2003
Jasper, Texas
Mary Horn
Movie
May 2003
Student Seduction
Lorraine Boyle
Movie
May 2003
Owning Mahowny
Cage Woman
Movie
May 2002
Recipe for Murder
D.A. Lowrey
Movie
Apr 2002
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
Dr. J. Evans
Movie
Apr 2002
Two Against Time
Connie Matthews
Movie
Feb 2002
Keep the Faith, Baby
Hattie Dodson
Movie
Jan 2002
Narc
Liz Detmer
Movie
Nov 2001
They Call Me Sirr
Aunt Jackie
Movie
Oct 2001
Jenifer
Lorna
TV Show
Oct 2001
Tracker
Mrs. Baylor
TV Show
Sep 2001
The Guardian
Receptionist
Movie
May 2001
My Louisiana Sky
Magnolia
Movie
Apr 2001
Final Jeopardy
Laura Wilkie
TV Show
Mar 2001
Doc
Mrs. Morton
TV Show
Jan 2001
Blue Murder
Dr. Simmonds
TV Show
Jan 2001
Blue Murder
Isola
Movie
Dec 2000
Santa Who?
Dr. Ericson
Movie
Nov 2000
The Perfect Son
Dr. Palmer
Movie
Jul 2000
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
Lois Evans
TV Show
Jun 2000
Soul Food
Judge Bolan
Movie
Jan 2000
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
Karen
Movie
Jan 1999
Freak City
Nurse Jan
Movie
Jan 1999
Locked in Silence
Psychologist
TV Show
Oct 1998
The Famous Jett Jackson
Sylvia Sharp
Movie
Oct 1998
One Tough Cop
Sherene
Movie
May 1998
The Wall
Liz (segment "The Badge")
Movie
Feb 1998
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
Sally
Movie
Feb 1998
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
Movie
Oct 1997
The Defenders: Payback
Mrs. Clarkson
TV Show
Sep 1997
The Wonderful World of Disney
Sally
TV Show
Sep 1997
The Wonderful World of Disney
Dr. Ericson
Movie
Sep 1997
Color of Justice
New Jersey Assistant D.A
Movie
Feb 1997
Booty Call
Admitting Nurse
Movie
Jan 1997
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
Miss Macro
Movie
Oct 1996
We the Jury
Evelyn Harris
TV Show
Sep 1996
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
Crystal
Movie
Mar 1996
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Norma
Movie
Feb 1996
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
Det. Reddick
TV Show
Oct 1995
Goosebumps
Detective Reddick
Movie
Sep 1995
Rude
Rude Caller
Movie
Jan 1994
Stalked
Evelyn
TV Show
Jun 1978
Canadian Reflections
Beth