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