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