Karen Robinson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 28, 1968 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
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Filmography
Watson
TV · as Brenda the Battle Axe · 6 eps
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
TV · as Insp. Vivienne Holness · 40 eps
Cross
TV · as Miss Nancy · 5 eps
Brilliant Minds
TV · as Betsy Chase · 3 eps
My Fake Boyfriend
Movie · as Lucille
Pinecone & Pony
TV · as Magnolia (voice) · 1 ep
The Calling
TV · as Helen Davies · 8 eps
Echoes
TV · as Louise Floss · 7 eps
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
TV · as Self - Actress · 1 ep
Trigger Point
Movie · as Quinton
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
Movie · as Cassandra
Pretty Hard Cases
TV · as Edwina Shanks · 20 eps
Learning to Love Again
Movie · as Mrs. Yarrow
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Movie · as Self
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Movie · as Self
Pigs
Movie · as Beth
Tiny Pretty Things
TV · as Makayla Stroyer · 2 eps
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
Movie · as Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
Movie · as Aunt Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
Movie · as Cassandra
The Tamron Hall Show
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
Movie · as Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Movie · as Cassandra
Titans
TV · as Margarita Vee · 6 eps
A Million Little Things
TV · as Florence Davis · 6 eps
In Contempt
TV · as Loretta · 2 eps
Carter
TV · as Belle Harthan · 1 ep
The Good Doctor
TV · as Judge J. Kileen · 1 ep
Frankie Drake Mysteries
TV · as Mildred Clarke · 7 eps
The Handmaid's Tale
TV · as Nurse Tania · 1 ep
Salvation
TV · as Evelyn Cole · 1 ep
Mary Kills People
TV · as Betty Lisko · 1 ep
Star Trek: Discovery
TV · as Trill Leader Pav · 2 eps
Shoot the Messenger
TV · as Hani Suleman · 5 eps
Real Detective
TV · as Mozelle Robey · 1 ep
Private Eyes
TV · as Councillor Samantha Bowman · 1 ep
Schitt's Creek
TV · as Ronnie Lee · 45 eps
The Plateaus
TV · as Senior Nun · 1 ep
Holidaze
Movie · as Mrs. Reynolds
Corner Gas: The Movie
Movie · as Powerco Debbie
Working the Engels
TV · as Angelina · 1 ep
The Lottery
TV · as Judge #3 · 1 ep
Forgive Me
TV · as Gladdy · 2 eps
Saving Hope
TV · as Nadia Hope · 1 ep
Ghett'a Life
Movie · as Dawn
King
TV · as Ingrid Evans · 13 eps
The Gospel According to the Blues
Movie · as Cherlene
Killshot
Movie · as 2nd FBI Agent
Accidental Friendship
Movie
The Border
TV · as Dr. DeFilipo · 1 ep
Lars and the Real Girl
Movie · as Cindy
Cradle of Lies
Movie · as Bank Teller
Mayday
Movie · as Marlene Cobb
Martha behind Bars
Movie · as Jackie
Against the Ropes
Movie · as Kimberly (Insurance)
Snow
Movie · as Isabel
Kevin Hill
TV · as Aunt Kathy · 1 ep
H2O
TV · as Willy · 2 eps
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
Movie · as Heather Taylor
Owning Mahowny
Movie · as Cage Woman
Jasper, Texas
Movie · as Mary Horn
Student Seduction
Movie · as Lorraine Boyle
Missing
TV · as Elena Spencer · 1 ep
Two Against Time
Movie · as Connie Matthews
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
Movie · as Dr. J. Evans
Keep the Faith, Baby
Movie · as Hattie Dodson
Recipe for Murder
Movie · as D.A. Lowrey
Narc
Movie · as Liz Detmer
My Louisiana Sky
Movie · as Magnolia
They Call Me Sirr
Movie · as Aunt Jackie
Jenifer
Movie · as Lorna
Final Jeopardy
Movie · as Laura Wilkie
Blue Murder
TV · as Isola, Dr. Simmonds · 1 ep
The Guardian
TV · as Receptionist · 1 ep
Tracker
TV · as Mrs. Baylor · 1 ep
Doc
TV · as Mrs. Morton · 1 ep
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
Movie · as Jane Rogers
The Perfect Son
Movie · as Dr. Palmer
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
Movie · as Lois Evans
Santa Who?
Movie · as Dr. Ericson
Soul Food
TV · as Judge Bolan · 3 eps
Locked in Silence
Movie · as Psychologist
Freak City
Movie · as Nurse Jan
One Tough Cop
Movie · as Sherene
The Wall
Movie · as Liz (segment "The Badge")
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
Movie · as Sally
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
Movie
The Famous Jett Jackson
TV · as Sylvia Sharp · 1 ep
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
Movie · as Miss Macro
Booty Call
Movie · as Admitting Nurse
Color of Justice
Movie · as New Jersey Assistant D.A
The Defenders: Payback
Movie · as Mrs. Clarkson
The Wonderful World of Disney
TV · as Dr. Ericson, Sally · 1 ep
We the Jury
Movie · as Evelyn Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Movie · as Norma
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
Movie · as Det. Reddick
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
TV · as Crystal · 1 ep
Rude
Movie · as Rude Caller
Goosebumps
TV · as Detective Reddick · 1 ep
Stalked
Movie · as Evelyn
Canadian Reflections
TV · as Beth · 1 ep