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