Karen Robinson

Acting • 1968-02-28 • 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.

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2025
WatsonTV
Brenda the Battle Axe • 6 episodes
★ 4.9
2024
CrossTV
Miss Nancy • 5 episodes
★ 7.1
2024
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal IntentTV
Insp. Vivienne Holness • 40 episodes
★ 7.5
2024
Brilliant MindsTV
Betsy Chase • 3 episodes
★ 7.3
2022
EchoesTV
Louise Floss • 7 episodes
★ 6.6
2022
My Fake BoyfriendFilm
Lucille
★ 5.9
2022
The CallingTV
Helen Davies • 8 episodes
★ 6.2
2022
LOL: Last One Laughing CanadaTV
Self - Actress • 1 episodes
★ 5.6
2022
Pinecone & PonyTV
Magnolia (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 4.3
2021
Trigger PointFilm
Quinton
★ 6.2
2021
Pretty Hard CasesTV
Edwina Shanks • 20 episodes
★ 6.3
2021
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever AfterFilm
Cassandra
★ 6.9
2020
Tiny Pretty ThingsTV
Makayla Stroyer • 2 episodes
★ 7.3
2020
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek FarewellFilm
Self
★ 8.8
2020
Learning to Love AgainFilm
Mrs. Yarrow
★ 6.4
2020
Stronger Together, Tous EnsembleFilm
Self
★ 5.5
2020
PigsFilm
Beth
2019
The Tamron Hall ShowTV
Self - Guest • 1 episodes
★ 4.7
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in MindFilm
Cassandra
★ 6.6
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to MurderFilm
Aunt Cassandra
★ 6.2
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by DesignFilm
Cassandra
★ 7.0
2018
TitansTV
Margarita Vee • 6 episodes
★ 7.8
2018
A Million Little ThingsTV
Florence Davis • 6 episodes
★ 7.1
2018
CarterTV
Belle Harthan • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
2018
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal MishapsFilm
Cassandra
★ 7.1
2018
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the MenuFilm
Cassandra
★ 6.7
2018
In ContemptTV
Loretta • 2 episodes
★ 6.9
2017
The Good DoctorTV
Judge J. Kileen • 1 episodes
★ 8.5
2017
The Handmaid's TaleTV
Nurse Tania • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2017
Star Trek: DiscoveryTV
Trill Leader Pav • 2 episodes
★ 6.9
2017
SalvationTV
Evelyn Cole • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
2017
Mary Kills PeopleTV
Betty Lisko • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2017
Frankie Drake MysteriesTV
Mildred Clarke • 7 episodes
★ 6.3
2016
Private EyesTV
Councillor Samantha Bowman • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2016
Real DetectiveTV
Mozelle Robey • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2016
Shoot the MessengerTV
Hani Suleman • 5 episodes
★ 6.7
2015
Schitt's CreekTV
Ronnie Lee • 45 episodes
★ 7.8
2015
The PlateausTV
Senior Nun • 1 episodes
★ 4.0
2014
Corner Gas: The MovieFilm
Powerco Debbie
★ 6.2
2014
HolidazeFilm
Mrs. Reynolds
★ 5.3
2014
The LotteryTV
Judge #3 • 1 episodes
★ 6.1
2014
Working the EngelsTV
Angelina • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
2013
Forgive MeTV
Gladdy • 2 episodes
2012
Saving HopeTV
Nadia Hope • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2011
KingTV
Ingrid Evans • 13 episodes
★ 6.9
2011
Ghett'a LifeFilm
Dawn
★ 6.5
2010
The Gospel According to the BluesFilm
Cherlene
★ 3.0
2008
KillshotFilm
2nd FBI Agent
★ 5.8
2008
The BorderTV
Dr. DeFilipo • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
2008
Accidental FriendshipFilm
★ 6.9
2007
Lars and the Real GirlFilm
Cindy
★ 7.2
2006
Cradle of LiesFilm
Bank Teller
★ 4.0
2005
MaydayFilm
Marlene Cobb
★ 5.1
2005
Martha behind BarsFilm
Jackie
★ 6.0
2004
Against the RopesFilm
Kimberly (Insurance)
★ 5.1
2004
SnowFilm
Isabel
★ 7.0
2004
Kevin HillTV
Aunt Kathy • 1 episodes
★ 5.1
2004
H2OTV
Willy • 2 episodes
★ 9.0
2003
Owning MahownyFilm
Cage Woman
★ 6.8
2003
MissingTV
Elena Spencer • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
2003
Jasper, TexasFilm
Mary Horn
★ 6.0
2003
Student SeductionFilm
Lorraine Boyle
★ 6.2
2003
Love, Sex, and Eating the BonesFilm
Heather Taylor
★ 4.1
2002
NarcFilm
Liz Detmer
★ 6.8
2002
Keep the Faith, BabyFilm
Hattie Dodson
★ 5.7
2002
Gilda Radner: It's Always SomethingFilm
Dr. J. Evans
★ 6.8
2002
Recipe for MurderFilm
D.A. Lowrey
★ 5.3
2002
Two Against TimeFilm
Connie Matthews
★ 4.7
2001
The GuardianTV
Receptionist • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2001
DocTV
Mrs. Morton • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
2001
My Louisiana SkyFilm
Magnolia
★ 6.3
2001
TrackerTV
Mrs. Baylor • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
2001
Blue MurderTV
Dr. Simmonds • 1 episodes
★ 6.1
2001
Blue MurderTV
Isola • 1 episodes
★ 6.1
2001
They Call Me SirrFilm
Aunt Jackie
★ 7.4
2001
JeniferFilm
Lorna
★ 6.2
2001
Final JeopardyFilm
Laura Wilkie
★ 10.0
2000
Santa Who?Film
Dr. Ericson
★ 5.5
2000
Soul FoodTV
Judge Bolan • 3 episodes
★ 7.2
2000
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?Film
Lois Evans
★ 5.6
2000
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau StoryFilm
Jane Rogers
★ 4.8
2000
The Perfect SonFilm
Dr. Palmer
★ 5.2
1999
Locked in SilenceFilm
Psychologist
★ 6.1
1999
Freak CityFilm
Nurse Jan
★ 5.7
1998
The Famous Jett JacksonTV
Sylvia Sharp • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1998
One Tough CopFilm
Sherene
★ 4.6
1998
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia PhenomenonFilm
Sally
★ 5.2
1998
The WallFilm
Liz (segment "The Badge")
★ 6.8
1998
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman StoryFilm
★ 5.2
1997
The Wonderful World of DisneyTV
Sally • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1997
The Wonderful World of DisneyTV
Dr. Ericson • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1997
Booty CallFilm
Admitting Nurse
★ 5.3
1997
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My HomeworkFilm
Miss Macro
★ 5.8
1997
Color of JusticeFilm
New Jersey Assistant D.A
★ 5.2
1997
The Defenders: PaybackFilm
Mrs. Clarkson
★ 4.5
1996
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the ParanormalTV
Crystal • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1996
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and DieFilm
Det. Reddick
★ 6.7
1996
Mr. and Mrs. LovingFilm
Norma
★ 6.0
1996
We the JuryFilm
Evelyn Harris
★ 7.0
1995
GoosebumpsTV
Detective Reddick • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1995
RudeFilm
Rude Caller
★ 4.9
1994
StalkedFilm
Evelyn
★ 6.0
1978
Canadian ReflectionsTV
Beth • 1 episodes

Known For

Schitt's Creek

Titans

A Million Little Things

Echoes

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

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