Karen Robinson
Birthdate
February 28, 1968 (56 years old)
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Known For
Acting
Details
Birthdate
February 28, 1968 (56 years old)
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Known For
Acting
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.
Karen Robinson's LGBTQ+ Titles
My Fake Boyfriend
Lucille
Acting (99)
2024
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent as Insp. Vivienne Holness (10 episodes)
2022
The Calling as Capt. Helen Davies (8 episodes)
2022
Echoes as Louise Floss (7 episodes)
2022
My Fake Boyfriend as Lucille
2022
Pinecone & Pony as Magnolia (voice) (2 episodes)
2022
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada as Self (1 episode)
2021
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After as Cassandra
2021
Trigger Point as Quinton
2021
Pretty Hard Cases as Superintendent Edwina Shanks (3 episodes)
2021
Pretty Hard Cases as Unit Commander Edwina Shanks (17 episodes)
2020
Tiny Pretty Things as Makayla Stroyer (2 episodes)
2020
Learning to Love Again as Mrs. Yarrow
2020
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble as Self
2020
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell as Self
2019
Tamron Hall as Self - Guest (1 episode)
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design as Cassandra
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder as Aunt Cassandra
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind as Cassandra
2018
Titans as Margarita Vee (6 episodes)
2018
A Million Little Things as Florence Davis (6 episodes)
2018
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu as Cassandra
2018
Carter as Belle Harthan (1 episode)
2018
In Contempt as Loretta (2 episodes)
2018
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps as Cassandra
2017
Frankie Drake Mysteries as Mildred Clarke (7 episodes)
2017
The Good Doctor as Judge J. Kileen (1 episode)
2017
Star Trek: Discovery as Trill Leader Pav (2 episodes)
2017
Salvation as Evelyn Cole (1 episode)
2017
The Handmaid's Tale as Nurse Tania (1 episode)
2017
Mary Kills People as Betty Lisko (1 episode)
2016
Shoot the Messenger as Hani Suleman (5 episodes)
2016
Private Eyes as Councillor Samantha Bowman (1 episode)
2016
Real Detective as Mozelle Robey (1 episode)
2015
The Plateaus as Senior Nun (1 episode)
2015
Schitt's Creek as Ronnie Lee (46 episodes)
2014
Corner Gas: The Movie as Powerco Debbie
2014
Holidaze as Mrs. Reynolds
2014
The Lottery as Judge #3 (1 episode)
2014
Working the Engels as Angelina (1 episode)
2013
Forgive Me as Gladdy (2 episodes)
2012
Saving Hope as Nadia Hope (1 episode)
2011
Ghett'a Life as Dawn
2011
King as Ingrid Evans (13 episodes)
2010
The Gospel According to the Blues as Cherlene
2009
The Line as Carlos' Mother (3 episodes)
2008
Accidental Friendship
2008
Killshot as 2nd FBI Agent
2008
The Border as Dr. DeFilipo (1 episode)
2007
Lars and the Real Girl as Cindy
2006
Cradle of Lies as Bank Teller
2005
Mayday as Marlene Cobb
2004
Snow as Isabel
2004
H2O as Willy (2 episodes)
2004
Kevin Hill as Aunt Kathy (1 episode)
2004
Against the Ropes as Kimberly (Insurance)
2003
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones as Heather Taylor
2003
Missing as Elena Spencer (1 episode)
2003
Jasper, Texas as Mary Horn
2003
Student Seduction as Lorraine Boyle
2003
Owning Mahowny as Cage Woman
2002
Recipe for Murder as D.A. Lowrey
2002
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something as Dr. J. Evans
2002
Two Against Time as Connie Matthews
2002
Keep the Faith, Baby as Hattie Dodson
2002
Narc as Liz Detmer
2001
They Call Me Sirr as Aunt Jackie
2001
Jenifer as Lorna
2001
Tracker as Mrs. Baylor (1 episode)
2001
The Guardian as Receptionist (1 episode)
2001
My Louisiana Sky as Magnolia
2001
Final Jeopardy as Laura Wilkie
2001
Doc as Mrs. Morton (1 episode)
2001
Blue Murder as Dr. Simmonds (1 episode)
2001
Blue Murder as Isola (1 episode)
2000
The Perfect Son as Dr. Palmer
2000
Who Killed Atlanta's Children? as Lois Evans
2000
Soul Food as Judge Bolan (3 episodes)
2000
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story as Karen
1999
Freak City as Nurse Jan
1999
Locked in Silence as Psychologist
1998
The Famous Jett Jackson as Sylvia Sharp (1 episode)
1998
One Tough Cop as Sherene
1998
The Wall as Liz (segment "The Badge")
1998
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon as Sally
1998
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
1997
The Defenders: Payback as Mrs. Clarkson
1997
The Wonderful World of Disney as Dr. Ericson (1 episode)
1997
The Wonderful World of Disney as Sally (1 episode)
1997
Color of Justice as New Jersey Assistant D.A
1997
Booty Call as Admitting Nurse
1997
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework as Miss Macro
1996
We the Jury as Evelyn Harris
1996
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal as Crystal (1 episode)
1996
Mr. and Mrs. Loving as Norma
1996
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die as Det. Reddick
1995
Goosebumps as Det. Reddick (1 episode)
1995
Rude as Rude Caller
1994
Stalked as Evelyn
1978
Canadian Reflections as Beth (1 episode)