Karen Robinson

Karen Robinson

Age: 57 years old
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 rol...es 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.
Brilliant Minds

Brilliant Minds

TV | 2025
Betsy Chase
2 Episodes
Watson

Watson

TV | 2025
Brenda the Battle Axe
One Episode
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

TV | 2024
Insp. Vivienne Holness
20 Episodes
Cross

Cross

TV | 2024
Miss Nancy
5 Episodes
The Good Doctor

The Good Doctor

TV | 2023
Judge J. Kileen
One Episode
Pinecone & Pony

Pinecone & Pony

TV | 2023
Magnolia (voice)
One Episode
Pretty Hard Cases

Pretty Hard Cases

TV | 2023
Superintendent Edwina Shanks
3 Episodes
My Fake Boyfriend

My Fake Boyfriend

Movie | 2022
Lucille
The Calling

The Calling

TV | 2022
Capt. Helen Davies
8 Episodes
Echoes

Echoes

TV | 2022
Louise Floss
7 Episodes
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada

LOL: Last One Laughing Canada

TV | 2022
Self
One Episode
Trigger Point

Trigger Point

Movie | 2021
Quinton
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After

Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After

Movie | 2021
Cassandra
Tamron Hall

Tamron Hall

TV | 2021
Self - Guest
One Episode
Titans

Titans

TV | 2021
Margarita Vee
6 Episodes
Pretty Hard Cases

Pretty Hard Cases

TV | 2021
Unit Commander Edwina Shanks
17 Episodes
Canadian Reflections

Canadian Reflections

TV | 2021
Beth
One Episode
A Million Little Things

A Million Little Things

TV | 2021
Florence Davis
6 Episodes
Learning to Love Again

Learning to Love Again

Movie | 2020
Mrs. Yarrow
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell

Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell

Movie | 2020
Self
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

Movie | 2020
Self
Tiny Pretty Things

Tiny Pretty Things

TV | 2020
Makayla Stroyer
2 Episodes
Star Trek: Discovery

Star Trek: Discovery

TV | 2020
Trill Leader Pav
2 Episodes
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design

Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design

Movie | 2019
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder

Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder

Movie | 2019
Aunt Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind

Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind

Movie | 2019
Cassandra
Carter

Carter

TV | 2019
Belle Harthan
One Episode
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu

Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu

Movie | 2018
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps

Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps

Movie | 2018
Cassandra
In Contempt

In Contempt

TV | 2018
Loretta
2 Episodes
Forgive Me

Forgive Me

TV | 2018
Gladdy
2 Episodes
Mary Kills People

Mary Kills People

TV | 2018
Betty Lisko
One Episode
Private Eyes

Private Eyes

TV | 2018
Councillor Samantha Bowman
One Episode
Frankie Drake Mysteries

Frankie Drake Mysteries

TV | 2017
Mildred Clarke
7 Episodes
The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale

TV | 2017
Nurse Tania
One Episode
Salvation

Salvation

TV | 2017
Evelyn Cole
One Episode
Real Detective

Real Detective

TV | 2016
Mozelle Robey
One Episode
Shoot the Messenger

Shoot the Messenger

TV | 2016
Hani Suleman
5 Episodes
Schitt's Creek

Schitt's Creek

TV | 2015
Ronnie Lee
45 Episodes
The Plateaus

The Plateaus

TV | 2015
Senior Nun
One Episode
Holidaze

Holidaze

Movie | 2014
Mrs. Reynolds
Corner Gas: The Movie

Corner Gas: The Movie

Movie | 2014
Powerco Debbie
Working the Engels

Working the Engels

TV | 2014
Angelina
One Episode
The Lottery

The Lottery

TV | 2014
Judge #3
One Episode
King

King

TV | 2012
Ingrid Evans
13 Episodes
Saving Hope

Saving Hope

TV | 2012
Nadia Hope
One Episode
Ghett'a Life

Ghett'a Life

Movie | 2011
Dawn
The Gospel According to the Blues

The Gospel According to the Blues

Movie | 2010
Cherlene
The Line

The Line

TV | 2009
Carlos' Mother
3 Episodes
Killshot

Killshot

Movie | 2008
2nd FBI Agent
Accidental Friendship

Accidental Friendship

Movie | 2008
The Border

The Border

TV | 2008
Dr. DeFilipo
One Episode
Lars and the Real Girl

Lars and the Real Girl

Movie | 2007
Cindy
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die

Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die

Movie | 2007
Det. Reddick
Cradle of Lies

Cradle of Lies

Movie | 2006
Bank Teller
Mayday

Mayday

Movie | 2005
Marlene Cobb
Martha Behind Bars

Martha Behind Bars

Movie | 2005
Jackie
Against the Ropes

Against the Ropes

Movie | 2004
Kimberly (Insurance)
Snow

Snow

Movie | 2004
Isabel
Kevin Hill

Kevin Hill

TV | 2004
Aunt Kathy
One Episode
Missing

Missing

TV | 2004
Elena Spencer
One Episode
H2O

H2O

TV | 2004
Willy
2 Episodes
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones

Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones

Movie | 2003
Heather Taylor
Owning Mahowny

Owning Mahowny

Movie | 2003
Cage Woman
Jasper, Texas

Jasper, Texas

Movie | 2003
Mary Horn
Student Seduction

Student Seduction

Movie | 2003
Lorraine Boyle
Doc

Doc

TV | 2003
Mrs. Morton
One Episode
Two Against Time

Two Against Time

Movie | 2002
Connie Matthews
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something

Gilda Radner: It's Always Something

Movie | 2002
Dr. J. Evans
Keep the Faith, Baby

Keep the Faith, Baby

Movie | 2002
Hattie Dodson
Recipe for Murder

Recipe for Murder

Movie | 2002
D.A. Lowrey
Narc

Narc

Movie | 2002
Liz Detmer
Blue Murder

Blue Murder

TV | 2002
Isola
One Episode
Tracker

Tracker

TV | 2002
Mrs. Baylor
One Episode
My Louisiana Sky

My Louisiana Sky

Movie | 2001
Magnolia
They Call Me Sirr

They Call Me Sirr

Movie | 2001
Aunt Jackie
Jenifer

Jenifer

Movie | 2001
Lorna
Final Jeopardy

Final Jeopardy

Movie | 2001
Laura Wilkie
The Guardian

The Guardian

TV | 2001
Receptionist
One Episode
Soul Food

Soul Food

TV | 2001
Judge Bolan
3 Episodes
Blue Murder

Blue Murder

TV | 2001
Dr. Simmonds
One Episode
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story

All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story

Movie | 2000
Karen
The Perfect Son

The Perfect Son

Movie | 2000
Dr. Palmer
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?

Who Killed Atlanta's Children?

Movie | 2000
Lois Evans
The Famous Jett Jackson

The Famous Jett Jackson

TV | 2000
Sylvia Sharp
One Episode
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

TV | 2000
Crystal
One Episode
The Wonderful World of Disney

The Wonderful World of Disney

TV | 2000
Dr. Ericson
One Episode
Locked in Silence

Locked in Silence

Movie | 1999
Psychologist
Freak City

Freak City

Movie | 1999
Nurse Jan
One Tough Cop

One Tough Cop

Movie | 1998
Sherene
The Wall

The Wall

Movie | 1998
Liz (segment "The Badge")
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon

The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon

Movie | 1998
Sally
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story

Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story

Movie | 1998
The Wonderful World of Disney

The Wonderful World of Disney

TV | 1998
Sally
One Episode
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework

Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework

Movie | 1997
Miss Macro
Booty Call

Booty Call

Movie | 1997
Admitting Nurse
Color of Justice

Color of Justice

Movie | 1997
New Jersey Assistant D.A
The Defenders: Payback

The Defenders: Payback

Movie | 1997
Mrs. Clarkson
We the Jury

We the Jury

Movie | 1996
Evelyn Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Loving

Mr. and Mrs. Loving

Movie | 1996
Norma
Goosebumps

Goosebumps

TV | 1996
Detective Reddick
One Episode
Rude

Rude

Movie | 1995
Rude Caller
Stalked

Stalked

Movie | 1994
Evelyn
My Fake Boyfriend

My Fake Boyfriend

Movie | 2022
Lucille
Trigger Point

Trigger Point

Movie | 2021
Quinton
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After

Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After

Movie | 2021
Cassandra
Learning to Love Again

Learning to Love Again

Movie | 2020
Mrs. Yarrow
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell

Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell

Movie | 2020
Self
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

Movie | 2020
Self
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design

Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design

Movie | 2019
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder

Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder

Movie | 2019
Aunt Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind

Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind

Movie | 2019
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu

Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu

Movie | 2018
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps

Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps

Movie | 2018
Cassandra
Holidaze

Holidaze

Movie | 2014
Mrs. Reynolds
Corner Gas: The Movie

Corner Gas: The Movie

Movie | 2014
Powerco Debbie
Ghett'a Life

Ghett'a Life

Movie | 2011
Dawn
The Gospel According to the Blues

The Gospel According to the Blues

Movie | 2010
Cherlene
Killshot

Killshot

Movie | 2008
2nd FBI Agent
Accidental Friendship

Accidental Friendship

Movie | 2008
Lars and the Real Girl

Lars and the Real Girl

Movie | 2007
Cindy
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die

Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die

Movie | 2007
Det. Reddick
Cradle of Lies

Cradle of Lies

Movie | 2006
Bank Teller
Mayday

Mayday

Movie | 2005
Marlene Cobb
Martha Behind Bars

Martha Behind Bars

Movie | 2005
Jackie
Against the Ropes

Against the Ropes

Movie | 2004
Kimberly (Insurance)
Snow

Snow

Movie | 2004
Isabel
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones

Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones

Movie | 2003
Heather Taylor
Owning Mahowny

Owning Mahowny

Movie | 2003
Cage Woman
Jasper, Texas

Jasper, Texas

Movie | 2003
Mary Horn
Student Seduction

Student Seduction

Movie | 2003
Lorraine Boyle
Two Against Time

Two Against Time

Movie | 2002
Connie Matthews
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something

Gilda Radner: It's Always Something

Movie | 2002
Dr. J. Evans
Keep the Faith, Baby

Keep the Faith, Baby

Movie | 2002
Hattie Dodson
Recipe for Murder

Recipe for Murder

Movie | 2002
D.A. Lowrey
Narc

Narc

Movie | 2002
Liz Detmer
My Louisiana Sky

My Louisiana Sky

Movie | 2001
Magnolia
They Call Me Sirr

They Call Me Sirr

Movie | 2001
Aunt Jackie
Jenifer

Jenifer

Movie | 2001
Lorna
Final Jeopardy

Final Jeopardy

Movie | 2001
Laura Wilkie
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story

All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story

Movie | 2000
Karen
The Perfect Son

The Perfect Son

Movie | 2000
Dr. Palmer
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?

Who Killed Atlanta's Children?

Movie | 2000
Lois Evans
Locked in Silence

Locked in Silence

Movie | 1999
Psychologist
Freak City

Freak City

Movie | 1999
Nurse Jan
One Tough Cop

One Tough Cop

Movie | 1998
Sherene
The Wall

The Wall

Movie | 1998
Liz (segment "The Badge")
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon

The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon

Movie | 1998
Sally
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story

Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story

Movie | 1998
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework

Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework

Movie | 1997
Miss Macro
Booty Call

Booty Call

Movie | 1997
Admitting Nurse
Color of Justice

Color of Justice

Movie | 1997
New Jersey Assistant D.A
The Defenders: Payback

The Defenders: Payback

Movie | 1997
Mrs. Clarkson
We the Jury

We the Jury

Movie | 1996
Evelyn Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Loving

Mr. and Mrs. Loving

Movie | 1996
Norma
Rude

Rude

Movie | 1995
Rude Caller
Stalked

Stalked

Movie | 1994
Evelyn
Brilliant Minds

Brilliant Minds

TV | 2025
Betsy Chase
2 Episodes
Watson

Watson

TV | 2025
Brenda the Battle Axe
One Episode
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

TV | 2024
Insp. Vivienne Holness
20 Episodes
Cross

Cross

TV | 2024
Miss Nancy
5 Episodes
The Good Doctor

The Good Doctor

TV | 2023
Judge J. Kileen
One Episode
Pinecone & Pony

Pinecone & Pony

TV | 2023
Magnolia (voice)
One Episode
Pretty Hard Cases

Pretty Hard Cases

TV | 2023
Superintendent Edwina Shanks
3 Episodes
The Calling

The Calling

TV | 2022
Capt. Helen Davies
8 Episodes
Echoes

Echoes

TV | 2022
Louise Floss
7 Episodes
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada

LOL: Last One Laughing Canada

TV | 2022
Self
One Episode
Tamron Hall

Tamron Hall

TV | 2021
Self - Guest
One Episode
Titans

Titans

TV | 2021
Margarita Vee
6 Episodes
Pretty Hard Cases

Pretty Hard Cases

TV | 2021
Unit Commander Edwina Shanks
17 Episodes
Canadian Reflections

Canadian Reflections

TV | 2021
Beth
One Episode
A Million Little Things

A Million Little Things

TV | 2021
Florence Davis
6 Episodes
Tiny Pretty Things

Tiny Pretty Things

TV | 2020
Makayla Stroyer
2 Episodes
Star Trek: Discovery

Star Trek: Discovery

TV | 2020
Trill Leader Pav
2 Episodes
Carter

Carter

TV | 2019
Belle Harthan
One Episode
In Contempt

In Contempt

TV | 2018
Loretta
2 Episodes
Forgive Me

Forgive Me

TV | 2018
Gladdy
2 Episodes
Mary Kills People

Mary Kills People

TV | 2018
Betty Lisko
One Episode
Private Eyes

Private Eyes

TV | 2018
Councillor Samantha Bowman
One Episode
Frankie Drake Mysteries

Frankie Drake Mysteries

TV | 2017
Mildred Clarke
7 Episodes
The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale

TV | 2017
Nurse Tania
One Episode
Salvation

Salvation

TV | 2017
Evelyn Cole
One Episode
Real Detective

Real Detective

TV | 2016
Mozelle Robey
One Episode
Shoot the Messenger

Shoot the Messenger

TV | 2016
Hani Suleman
5 Episodes
Schitt's Creek

Schitt's Creek

TV | 2015
Ronnie Lee
45 Episodes
The Plateaus

The Plateaus

TV | 2015
Senior Nun
One Episode
Working the Engels

Working the Engels

TV | 2014
Angelina
One Episode
The Lottery

The Lottery

TV | 2014
Judge #3
One Episode
King

King

TV | 2012
Ingrid Evans
13 Episodes
Saving Hope

Saving Hope

TV | 2012
Nadia Hope
One Episode
The Line

The Line

TV | 2009
Carlos' Mother
3 Episodes
The Border

The Border

TV | 2008
Dr. DeFilipo
One Episode
Kevin Hill

Kevin Hill

TV | 2004
Aunt Kathy
One Episode
Missing

Missing

TV | 2004
Elena Spencer
One Episode
H2O

H2O

TV | 2004
Willy
2 Episodes
Doc

Doc

TV | 2003
Mrs. Morton
One Episode
Blue Murder

Blue Murder

TV | 2002
Isola
One Episode
Tracker

Tracker

TV | 2002
Mrs. Baylor
One Episode
The Guardian

The Guardian

TV | 2001
Receptionist
One Episode
Soul Food

Soul Food

TV | 2001
Judge Bolan
3 Episodes
Blue Murder

Blue Murder

TV | 2001
Dr. Simmonds
One Episode
The Famous Jett Jackson

The Famous Jett Jackson

TV | 2000
Sylvia Sharp
One Episode
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

TV | 2000
Crystal
One Episode
The Wonderful World of Disney

The Wonderful World of Disney

TV | 2000
Dr. Ericson
One Episode
The Wonderful World of Disney

The Wonderful World of Disney

TV | 1998
Sally
One Episode
Goosebumps

Goosebumps

TV | 1996
Detective Reddick
One Episode