Karen Robinson
Known for
Acting
Life
Born 1968 (age 58)
Born in
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Credits
View on IMDb97 acting credits
Biography
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
The Good Doctor
25 Sep 2017
The Handmaid's Tale
26 Apr 2017
Titans
12 Oct 2018
Lars and the Real Girl
12 Oct 2007
Star Trek: Discovery
24 Sep 2017
Schitt's Creek
13 Jan 2015
Goosebumps
27 Oct 1995
Narc
14 Jan 2002
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Filmography
2025
- Watsonas Brenda the Battle Axe6 episodes
2024
- Crossas Miss Nancy5 episodes
- Brilliant Mindsas Betsy Chase3 episodes
- Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentas Insp. Vivienne Holness30 episodes
2022
- The Callingas Capt. Helen Davies8 episodes
- Echoesas Louise Floss7 episodes
- My Fake Boyfriendas Lucille
- Pinecone & Ponyas Magnolia (voice)1 episode
2021
- Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever Afteras Cassandra
- Trigger Pointas Quinton
- Pretty Hard Casesas Edwina Shanks20 episodes
2020
- Tiny Pretty Thingsas Makayla Stroyer2 episodes
- Learning to Love Againas Mrs. Yarrow
- Pigsas Beth
2019
- Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Designas Cassandra
- Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murderas Aunt Cassandra
- Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mindas Cassandra
2018
- Titansas Margarita Vee6 episodes
- A Million Little Thingsas Florence Davis6 episodes
- Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menuas Cassandra
- Carteras Belle Harthan1 episode
- In Contemptas Loretta2 episodes
- Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishapsas Cassandra
2017
- Frankie Drake Mysteriesas Mildred Clarke7 episodes
- The Good Doctoras Judge J. Kileen1 episode
- Star Trek: Discoveryas Trill Leader Pav2 episodes
- Salvationas Evelyn Cole1 episode
- The Handmaid's Taleas Nurse Tania1 episode
- Mary Kills Peopleas Betty Lisko1 episode
2016
- Shoot the Messengeras Hani Suleman5 episodes
- Private Eyesas Councillor Samantha Bowman1 episode
- Real Detectiveas Mozelle Robey1 episode
2015
- The Plateausas Senior Nun1 episode
- Schitt's Creekas Ronnie Lee45 episodes
2014
- Corner Gas: The Movieas Powerco Debbie
- Holidazeas Mrs. Reynolds
- The Lotteryas Judge #31 episode
- Working the Engelsas Angelina1 episode
2013
- Forgive Meas Gladdy2 episodes
2012
- Saving Hopeas Nadia Hope1 episode
2011
- Ghett'a Lifeas Dawn
- Kingas Ingrid Evans13 episodes
2010
- The Gospel According to the Bluesas Cherlene
2008
- Accidental Friendship
- Killshotas 2nd FBI Agent
- The Borderas Dr. DeFilipo1 episode
2007
- Lars and the Real Girlas Cindy
2006
- Cradle of Liesas Bank Teller
2005
- Maydayas Marlene Cobb
- Martha behind Barsas Jackie
2004
- Snowas Isabel
- H2Oas Willy2 episodes
- Kevin Hillas Aunt Kathy1 episode
- Against the Ropesas Kimberly (Insurance)
2003
- Love, Sex, and Eating the Bonesas Heather Taylor
- Missingas Elena Spencer1 episode
- Jasper, Texasas Mary Horn
- Student Seductionas Lorraine Boyle
- Owning Mahownyas Cage Woman
2002
- Recipe for Murderas D.A. Lowrey
- Gilda Radner: It's Always Somethingas Dr. J. Evans
- Two Against Timeas Connie Matthews
- Keep the Faith, Babyas Hattie Dodson
- Narcas Liz Detmer
2001
- They Call Me Sirras Aunt Jackie
- Jeniferas Lorna
- Trackeras Mrs. Baylor1 episode
- The Guardianas Receptionist1 episode
- My Louisiana Skyas Magnolia
- Final Jeopardyas Laura Wilkie
- Docas Mrs. Morton1 episode
- Blue Murderas Dr. Simmonds1 episode
2000
- Santa Who?as Dr. Ericson
- The Perfect Sonas Dr. Palmer
- Who Killed Atlanta's Children?as Lois Evans
- Soul Foodas Judge Bolan3 episodes
- All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Storyas Jane Rogers
1999
- Freak Cityas Nurse Jan
- Locked in Silenceas Psychologist
1998
- The Famous Jett Jacksonas Sylvia Sharp1 episode
- One Tough Copas Sherene
- The Wallas Liz (segment "The Badge")
- The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenonas Sally
- Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
1997
- The Defenders: Paybackas Mrs. Clarkson
- The Wonderful World of Disneyas Sally1 episode
- Color of Justiceas New Jersey Assistant D.A
- Booty Callas Admitting Nurse
- Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homeworkas Miss Macro
1996
- We the Juryas Evelyn Harris
- Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormalas Crystal1 episode
- Mr. and Mrs. Lovingas Norma
- Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Dieas Det. Reddick
1995
- Goosebumpsas Detective Reddick1 episode
- Rudeas Rude Caller
1994
- Stalkedas Evelyn
1978
- Canadian Reflectionsas Beth1 episode