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
all 103
Movies 58
TV Shows 45
self 4
Voice 1
Miss Nancy

Cross (2024)
TV
Insp. Vivienne Holness

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2024)
TV
Capt. Helen Davies

The Calling (2022)
TV
Louise Floss

Echoes (2022)
TV
Magnolia (voice)

Pinecone & Pony (2022)
TV
Quinton

Trigger Point (2021)
Movie
3.4
Unit Commander Edwina Shanks

Pretty Hard Cases (2021)
TV
10
Makayla Stroyer

Tiny Pretty Things (2020)
TV
5.5
Mrs. Yarrow

Learning to Love Again (2020)
Movie
Self - Guest

Tamron Hall (2019)
TV
Ms. Elwyn

Wolf (2018)
Movie
Margarita Vee

Titans (2018)
TV
6.43
Florence Davis

A Million Little Things (2018)
TV
6
Belle Harthan

Carter (2018)
TV
6
Loretta

In Contempt (2018)
TV
7.33
Mildred Clarke

Frankie Drake Mysteries (2017)
TV
6
Judge J. Kileen

The Good Doctor (2017)
TV
6.22
Trill Leader Pav

Star Trek: Discovery (2017)
TV
6.35
Evelyn Cole

Salvation (2017)
TV
5.8
Nurse Tania

The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
TV
6.59
Betty Lisko

Mary Kills People (2017)
TV
5.13
Hani Suleman

Shoot the Messenger (2016)
TV
Councillor Samantha Bowman

Private Eyes (2016)
TV
6
Mozelle Robey

Real Detective (2016)
TV
Senior Nun

The Plateaus (2015)
TV
Ronnie Lee

Schitt's Creek (2015)
TV
7.43
Powerco Debbie

Corner Gas: The Movie (2014)
Movie
Mrs. Reynolds

Holidaze (2014)
Movie
Judge #3

The Lottery (2014)
TV
3.5
Angelina

Working the Engels (2014)
TV
Gladdy

Forgive Me (2013)
TV
Nadia Hope

Saving Hope (2012)
TV
6
Ingrid Evans

King (2011)
TV
Carlos' Mother

The Line (2009)
TV
2nd FBI Agent

Killshot (2008)
Movie
Dr. DeFilipo

The Border (2008)
TV
Bank Teller

Cradle of Lies (2006)
Movie
Marlene Cobb

Mayday (2005)
Movie
Isabel

Snow (2004)
Movie
Willy

H2O (2004)
TV
Aunt Kathy

Kevin Hill (2004)
TV
Additional Voice

Da Boom Crew (2004)
TV
Kimberly (Insurance)

Against the Ropes (2004)
Movie
Heather Taylor

Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones (2003)
Movie
Elena Spencer

Missing (2003)
TV
Mary Horn

Jasper, Texas (2003)
Movie
Lorraine Boyle

Student Seduction (2003)
Movie
Cage Woman

Owning Mahowny (2003)
Movie
1
Mother Mary

Short Hymn, Silent War (2003)
Movie
D.A. Lowrey

Recipe for Murder (2002)
Movie
Dr. J. Evans

Gilda Radner: It's Always Something (2002)
Movie
Connie Matthews

Two Against Time (2002)
Movie
Hattie Dodson

Keep the Faith, Baby (2002)
Movie
Liz Detmer

Narc (2002)
Movie
3
Aunt Jackie

They Call Me Sirr (2001)
Movie
Lorna

Jenifer (2001)
Movie
Mrs. Baylor

Tracker (2001)
TV
Receptionist

The Guardian (2001)
TV
6
Magnolia

My Louisiana Sky (2001)
Movie
Laura Wilkie

Final Jeopardy (2001)
Movie
Mrs. Morton

Doc (2001)
TV
Dr. Simmonds / Isola

Blue Murder (2001)
TV
Dr. Palmer

The Perfect Son (2000)
Movie
Judge Bolan

Soul Food (2000)
TV
Ruby Hills

Dangerous Evidence (1999)
Movie
Nurse Jan

Freak City (1999)
Movie
Psychologist

Locked in Silence (1999)
Movie
Sylvia Sharp

The Famous Jett Jackson (1998)
TV
Sherene

One Tough Cop (1998)
Movie
Liz (segment 'The Badge')

The Wall (1998)
Movie
Mrs. Clarkson

The Defenders: Payback (1997)
Movie
Sally / Dr. Ericson

The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)
TV
New Jersey Assistant D.A

Color of Justice (1997)
Movie
Admitting Nurse

Booty Call (1997)
Movie
Evelyn Harris

We the Jury (1996)
Movie
Det. Reddick

Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die (1996)
Movie
Det. Reddick

Goosebumps (1995)
TV
6
Rude Caller

Rude (1995)
Movie
Evelyn

Stalked (1994)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1968-02-28 (57 years old)
Birth PlaceLondon, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsCanada
AwardsCanadian Screen Awards, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
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