Karen Robinson

Acting

Karen Robinson

Born 28 February 1968 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · 58

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Good Doctor2017 · Series · Judge J. Kileen
The Handmaid's Tale2017 · Series · Nurse Tania
Titans2018 · Series · Margarita Vee
Lars and the Real Girl2007 · Film · Cindy
Star Trek: Discovery2017 · Series · Trill Leader Pav
Goosebumps1995 · Series · Detective Reddick

Filmography

Movies

52 films

My Fake Boyfriend2022 · Film · Lucille
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After2021 · Film · Cassandra
Trigger Point2021 · Film · Quinton
Learning to Love Again2020 · Film · Mrs. Yarrow
Pigs2020 · Film · Beth
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design2019 · Film · Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder2019 · Film · Aunt Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind2019 · Film · Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu2018 · Film · Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps2018 · Film · Cassandra
Corner Gas: The Movie2014 · Film · Powerco Debbie
Holidaze2014 · Film · Mrs. Reynolds
Ghett'a Life2011 · Film · Dawn
Accidental Friendship2008 · Film
Killshot2008 · Film · 2nd FBI Agent
Lars and the Real Girl2007 · Film · Cindy
Cradle of Lies2006 · Film · Bank Teller
Mayday2005 · Film · Marlene Cobb
Martha behind Bars2005 · Film · Jackie
Snow2004 · Film · Isabel
Against the Ropes2004 · Film · Kimberly (Insurance)
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones2003 · Film · Heather Taylor
Jasper, Texas2003 · Film · Mary Horn
Student Seduction2003 · Film · Lorraine Boyle
Owning Mahowny2003 · Film · Cage Woman
Recipe for Murder2002 · Film · D.A. Lowrey
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something2002 · Film · Dr. J. Evans
Two Against Time2002 · Film · Connie Matthews
Keep the Faith, Baby2002 · Film · Hattie Dodson
Narc2002 · Film · Liz Detmer
They Call Me Sirr2001 · Film · Aunt Jackie
Jenifer2001 · Film · Lorna
My Louisiana Sky2001 · Film · Magnolia
Santa Who?2000 · Film · Dr. Ericson
The Perfect Son2000 · Film · Dr. Palmer
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?2000 · Film · Lois Evans
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story2000 · Film · Jane Rogers
Freak City1999 · Film · Nurse Jan
Locked in Silence1999 · Film · Psychologist
One Tough Cop1998 · Film · Sherene
The Wall1998 · Film · Liz (segment "The Badge")
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon1998 · Film · Sally
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story1998 · Film
The Defenders: Payback1997 · Film · Mrs. Clarkson
Color of Justice1997 · Film · New Jersey Assistant D.A
Booty Call1997 · Film · Admitting Nurse
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework1997 · Film · Miss Macro
We the Jury1996 · Film · Evelyn Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Loving1996 · Film · Norma
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die1996 · Film · Det. Reddick
Rude1995 · Film · Rude Caller
Stalked1994 · Film · Evelyn

Filmography

Series

41 shows

Watson2025 · Series · Brenda the Battle Axe
Cross2024 · Series · Miss Nancy
Brilliant Minds2024 · Series · Betsy Chase
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent2024 · Series · Insp. Vivienne Holness
The Calling2022 · Series · Helen Davies
Echoes2022 · Series · Louise Floss
Pinecone & Pony2022 · Series · Magnolia (voice)
Pretty Hard Cases2021 · Series · Edwina Shanks
Tiny Pretty Things2020 · Series · Makayla Stroyer
Titans2018 · Series · Margarita Vee
A Million Little Things2018 · Series · Florence Davis
Carter2018 · Series · Belle Harthan
In Contempt2018 · Series · Loretta
Frankie Drake Mysteries2017 · Series · Mildred Clarke
The Good Doctor2017 · Series · Judge J. Kileen
Star Trek: Discovery2017 · Series · Trill Leader Pav
Salvation2017 · Series · Evelyn Cole
The Handmaid's Tale2017 · Series · Nurse Tania
Mary Kills People2017 · Series · Betty Lisko
Shoot the Messenger2016 · Series · Hani Suleman
Private Eyes2016 · Series · Councillor Samantha Bowman
Real Detective2016 · Series · Mozelle Robey
Schitt's Creek2015 · Series · Ronnie Lee
The Lottery2014 · Series · Judge #3
Working the Engels2014 · Series · Angelina
Forgive Me2013 · Series · Gladdy
Saving Hope2012 · Series · Nadia Hope
King2011 · Series · Ingrid Evans
The Border2008 · Series · Dr. DeFilipo
H2O2004 · Series · Willy
Kevin Hill2004 · Series · Aunt Kathy
Missing2003 · Series · Elena Spencer
Tracker2001 · Series · Mrs. Baylor
The Guardian2001 · Series · Receptionist
Doc2001 · Series · Mrs. Morton
Blue Murder2001 · Series · Dr. Simmonds
Soul Food2000 · Series · Judge Bolan
The Famous Jett Jackson1998 · Series · Sylvia Sharp
The Wonderful World of Disney1997 · Series · Dr. Ericson
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal1996 · Series · Crystal
Goosebumps1995 · Series · Detective Reddick