Karen Robinson
Born
February 28, 1968 (age 57)
Birthplace
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Karen Robinson

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.

Movies

My Fake Boyfriend
My Fake Boyfriend
2022 ★ 5.9
Lucille
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
2021 ★ 7.2
Cassandra
Trigger Point
Trigger Point
2021 ★ 6.2
Quinton
Learning to Love Again
Learning to Love Again
2020 ★ 6.4
Mrs. Yarrow
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
2019 ★ 7.3
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
2019 ★ 6.5
Aunt Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
2019 ★ 6.7
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
2018 ★ 6.9
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
2018 ★ 7.4
Cassandra
Corner Gas: The Movie
Corner Gas: The Movie
2014 ★ 6.1
Powerco Debbie
Holidaze
Holidaze
2014 ★ 5.3
Mrs. Reynolds
Ghett'a Life
Ghett'a Life
2011 ★ 6.5
Dawn
The Gospel According to the Blues
The Gospel According to the Blues
2010 ★ 3.0
Cherlene
Accidental Friendship
Accidental Friendship
2008 ★ 6.9
Killshot
Killshot
2008 ★ 5.8
2nd FBI Agent
Lars and the Real Girl
Lars and the Real Girl
2007 ★ 7.2
Cindy
Cradle of Lies
Cradle of Lies
2006 ★ 4.0
Bank Teller
Mayday
Mayday
2005 ★ 4.5
Marlene Cobb
Martha Behind Bars
Martha Behind Bars
2005 ★ 2.0
Jackie
Snow
Snow
2004 ★ 7.1
Isabel
Against the Ropes
Against the Ropes
2004 ★ 5.0
Kimberly (Insurance)
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
2003 ★ 4.1
Heather Taylor
Jasper, Texas
Jasper, Texas
2003 ★ 5.8
Mary Horn
Student Seduction
Student Seduction
2003 ★ 6.1
Lorraine Boyle
Owning Mahowny
Owning Mahowny
2003 ★ 6.7
Cage Woman
Recipe for Murder
Recipe for Murder
2002
D.A. Lowrey
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
2002 ★ 5.5
Dr. J. Evans
Two Against Time
Two Against Time
2002 ★ 3.0
Connie Matthews
Keep the Faith, Baby
Keep the Faith, Baby
2002 ★ 5.0
Hattie Dodson
Narc
Narc
2002 ★ 6.8
Liz Detmer
They Call Me Sirr
They Call Me Sirr
2001 ★ 6.9
Aunt Jackie
Jenifer
Jenifer
2001 ★ 5.8
Lorna
My Louisiana Sky
My Louisiana Sky
2001 ★ 6.2
Magnolia
Final Jeopardy
Final Jeopardy
2001
Laura Wilkie
The Perfect Son
The Perfect Son
2000 ★ 4.6
Dr. Palmer
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
2000 ★ 5.5
Lois Evans
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
2000 ★ 4.4
Karen
Freak City
Freak City
1999 ★ 5.0
Nurse Jan
Locked in Silence
Locked in Silence
1999 ★ 5.7
Psychologist
One Tough Cop
One Tough Cop
1998 ★ 3.6
Sherene
The Wall
The Wall
1998 ★ 5.7
Liz (segment "The Badge")
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
1998 ★ 4.6
Sally
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
1998 ★ 3.0
The Defenders: Payback
The Defenders: Payback
1997 ★ 2.7
Mrs. Clarkson
Color of Justice
Color of Justice
1997 ★ 4.8
New Jersey Assistant D.A
Booty Call
Booty Call
1997 ★ 5.3
Admitting Nurse
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
1997 ★ 4.8
Miss Macro
We the Jury
We the Jury
1996 ★ 6.8
Evelyn Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
1996 ★ 5.6
Norma
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
1996 ★ 6.7
Det. Reddick
Rude
Rude
1995 ★ 3.8
Rude Caller
Stalked
Stalked
1994 ★ 5.5
Evelyn

TV Series

Watson
Watson
2025 ★ 5.0
Brenda the Battle Axe
1 Episode
Cross
Cross
2024 ★ 7.2
Miss Nancy
5 Episodes
Brilliant Minds
Brilliant Minds
2024 ★ 7.3
Betsy Chase
2 Episodes
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024 ★ 6.9
Insp. Vivienne Holness
20 Episodes
The Calling
The Calling
2022 ★ 6.2
Capt. Helen Davies
8 Episodes
Echoes
Echoes
2022 ★ 6.6
Louise Floss
7 Episodes
Pinecone & Pony
Pinecone & Pony
2022 ★ 4.3
Magnolia (voice)
1 Episode
Pretty Hard Cases
Pretty Hard Cases
2021 ★ 6.2
Unit Commander Edwina Shanks
17 Episodes
Tiny Pretty Things
Tiny Pretty Things
2020 ★ 7.3
Makayla Stroyer
2 Episodes
Titans
Titans
2018 ★ 7.9
Margarita Vee
6 Episodes
A Million Little Things
A Million Little Things
2018 ★ 7.3
Florence Davis
6 Episodes
Carter
Carter
2018 ★ 6.7
Belle Harthan
1 Episode
In Contempt
In Contempt
2018 ★ 6.9
Loretta
2 Episodes
Frankie Drake Mysteries
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017 ★ 6.4
Mildred Clarke
7 Episodes
The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
2017 ★ 8.5
Judge J. Kileen
1 Episode
Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery
2017 ★ 7.0
Trill Leader Pav
2 Episodes
Salvation
Salvation
2017 ★ 6.6
Evelyn Cole
1 Episode
The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale
2017 ★ 8.2
Nurse Tania
1 Episode
Mary Kills People
Mary Kills People
2017 ★ 7.4
Betty Lisko
1 Episode
Shoot the Messenger
Shoot the Messenger
2016 ★ 6.7
Hani Suleman
5 Episodes
Private Eyes
Private Eyes
2016 ★ 7.3
Councillor Samantha Bowman
1 Episode
Real Detective
Real Detective
2016 ★ 7.7
Mozelle Robey
1 Episode
The Plateaus
The Plateaus
2015 ★ 4.0
Senior Nun
1 Episode
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
2015 ★ 7.8
Ronnie Lee
45 Episodes
The Lottery
The Lottery
2014 ★ 6.0
Judge #3
1 Episode
Working the Engels
Working the Engels
2014 ★ 6.3
Angelina
1 Episode
Forgive Me
Forgive Me
2013
Gladdy
2 Episodes
Saving Hope
Saving Hope
2012 ★ 7.0
Nadia Hope
1 Episode
King
King
2011 ★ 6.9
Ingrid Evans
13 Episodes
The Line
The Line
2009 ★ 3.5
Carlos' Mother
3 Episodes
The Border
The Border
2008 ★ 6.0
Dr. DeFilipo
1 Episode
H2O
H2O
2004 ★ 9.0
Willy
2 Episodes
Kevin Hill
Kevin Hill
2004 ★ 4.7
Aunt Kathy
1 Episode
Missing
Missing
2003 ★ 6.8
Elena Spencer
1 Episode
Tracker
Tracker
2001 ★ 6.6
Mrs. Baylor
1 Episode
The Guardian
The Guardian
2001 ★ 6.9
Receptionist
1 Episode
Doc
Doc
2001 ★ 7.4
Mrs. Morton
1 Episode
Blue Murder
Blue Murder
2001 ★ 6.0
Dr. Simmonds
1 Episode
Soul Food
Soul Food
2000 ★ 7.0
Judge Bolan
3 Episodes
The Famous Jett Jackson
The Famous Jett Jackson
1998 ★ 6.9
Sylvia Sharp
1 Episode
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997 ★ 6.7
Dr. Ericson
1 Episode
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1996 ★ 6.9
Crystal
1 Episode
Goosebumps
Goosebumps
1995 ★ 7.9
Detective Reddick
1 Episode
Canadian Reflections
Canadian Reflections
1978
Beth
1 Episode