Karen Robinson
Born: 1968-02-28 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Known For: Acting
Biography
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
2025
- Watson as Brenda the Battle Axe
2024
- Brilliant Minds as Betsy Chase
- Cross as Miss Nancy
- Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent as Insp. Vivienne Holness
2022
- My Fake Boyfriend as Lucille
- Echoes as Louise Floss
- The Calling as Capt. Helen Davies
- Pinecone & Pony as Magnolia (voice)
- LOL: Last One Laughing Canada as Self
2021
- Trigger Point as Quinton
- Pretty Hard Cases as Unit Commander Edwina Shanks
- Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After as Cassandra
2020
- Tiny Pretty Things as Makayla Stroyer
- Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble as Self
- Learning to Love Again as Mrs. Yarrow
- Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell as Self
2019
- Tamron Hall as Self - Guest
- Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind as Cassandra
- Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder as Aunt Cassandra
- Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design as Cassandra
2018
- Titans as Margarita Vee
- A Million Little Things as Florence Davis
- Carter as Belle Harthan
- Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu as Cassandra
- In Contempt as Loretta
- Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps as Cassandra
2017
- The Good Doctor as Judge J. Kileen
- The Handmaid's Tale as Nurse Tania
- Star Trek: Discovery as Trill Leader Pav
- Salvation as Evelyn Cole
- Frankie Drake Mysteries as Mildred Clarke
- Mary Kills People as Betty Lisko
2016
- Private Eyes as Councillor Samantha Bowman
- Real Detective as Mozelle Robey
- Shoot the Messenger as Hani Suleman
2015
- Schitt's Creek as Ronnie Lee
- The Plateaus as Senior Nun
2014
- Corner Gas: The Movie as Powerco Debbie
- The Lottery as Judge #3
- Working the Engels as Angelina
- Holidaze as Mrs. Reynolds
2013
- Forgive Me as Gladdy
2012
- Saving Hope as Nadia Hope
2011
- King as Ingrid Evans
- Ghett'a Life as Dawn
2010
- The Gospel According to the Blues as Cherlene
2009
- The Line as Carlos' Mother
2008
- Killshot as 2nd FBI Agent
- The Border as Dr. DeFilipo
- Accidental Friendship
2007
- Lars and the Real Girl as Cindy
2006
- Cradle of Lies as Bank Teller
2005
- Mayday as Marlene Cobb
- Martha Behind Bars as Jackie
2004
- Snow as Isabel
- Kevin Hill as Aunt Kathy
- Against the Ropes as Kimberly (Insurance)
- H2O as Willy
2003
- Missing as Elena Spencer
- Student Seduction as Lorraine Boyle
- Owning Mahowny as Cage Woman
- Jasper, Texas as Mary Horn
- Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones as Heather Taylor
2002
- Narc as Liz Detmer
- Two Against Time as Connie Matthews
- Keep the Faith, Baby as Hattie Dodson
- Gilda Radner: It's Always Something as Dr. J. Evans
- Recipe for Murder as D.A. Lowrey
2001
- The Guardian as Receptionist
- Doc as Mrs. Morton
- Blue Murder as Dr. Simmonds
- Tracker as Mrs. Baylor
- Final Jeopardy as Laura Wilkie
- My Louisiana Sky as Magnolia
- They Call Me Sirr as Aunt Jackie
- Jenifer as Lorna
2000
- Who Killed Atlanta's Children? as Lois Evans
- Soul Food as Judge Bolan
- All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story as Karen
- The Perfect Son as Dr. Palmer
1999
- Freak City as Nurse Jan
- Locked in Silence as Psychologist
1998
- Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
- The Famous Jett Jackson as Sylvia Sharp
- The Wall as Liz (segment "The Badge")
- The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon as Sally
- One Tough Cop as Sherene
1997
- The Wonderful World of Disney as Sally
- Booty Call as Admitting Nurse
- Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework as Miss Macro
- Color of Justice as New Jersey Assistant D.A
- The Defenders: Payback as Mrs. Clarkson
1996
- Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal as Crystal
- Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die as Det. Reddick
- Mr. and Mrs. Loving as Norma
- We the Jury as Evelyn Harris
1995
- Goosebumps as Detective Reddick
- Rude as Rude Caller
1994
- Stalked as Evelyn
1978
- Canadian Reflections as Beth