Person
Karen Robinson
Acting · Born 1968-02-28 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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
Judge J. Kileen
The Handmaid's Tale
Nurse Tania
Star Trek: Discovery
Trill Leader Pav
Schitt's Creek
Ronnie Lee
Titans
Margarita Vee
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
Private Eyes
Councillor Samantha Bowman
Cross
Miss Nancy
The Guardian
Receptionist
A Million Little Things
Florence Davis
Filmography
- 2025WatsonBrenda the Battle Axe
- 2024CrossMiss Nancy
- 2024Brilliant MindsBetsy Chase
- 2024Law & Order Toronto: Criminal IntentInsp. Vivienne Holness
- 2022The CallingCapt. Helen Davies
- 2022EchoesLouise Floss
- 2022My Fake BoyfriendLucille
- 2022Pinecone & PonyMagnolia (voice)
- 2022LOL: Last One Laughing CanadaSelf - Actress
- 2021Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever AfterCassandra
- 2021Trigger PointQuinton
- 2021Pretty Hard CasesEdwina Shanks
- 2020Tiny Pretty ThingsMakayla Stroyer
- 2020Learning to Love AgainMrs. Yarrow
- 2020PigsBeth
- 2020Stronger Together, Tous EnsembleSelf
- 2020Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek FarewellSelf
- 2019Tamron HallSelf - Guest
- 2019Morning Show Mysteries: Death by DesignCassandra
- 2019Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to MurderAunt Cassandra
- 2019Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in MindCassandra
- 2018TitansMargarita Vee
- 2018A Million Little ThingsFlorence Davis
- 2018Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the MenuCassandra
- 2018CarterBelle Harthan
- 2018In ContemptLoretta
- 2018Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal MishapsCassandra
- 2017Frankie Drake MysteriesMildred Clarke
- 2017The Good DoctorJudge J. Kileen
- 2017Star Trek: DiscoveryTrill Leader Pav
- 2017SalvationEvelyn Cole
- 2017The Handmaid's TaleNurse Tania
- 2017Mary Kills PeopleBetty Lisko
- 2016Shoot the MessengerHani Suleman
- 2016Private EyesCouncillor Samantha Bowman
- 2016Real DetectiveMozelle Robey
- 2015The PlateausSenior Nun
- 2015Schitt's CreekRonnie Lee
- 2014Corner Gas: The MoviePowerco Debbie
- 2014HolidazeMrs. Reynolds
- 2014The LotteryJudge #3
- 2014Working the EngelsAngelina
- 2013Forgive MeGladdy
- 2012Saving HopeNadia Hope
- 2011Ghett'a LifeDawn
- 2011KingIngrid Evans
- 2010The Gospel According to the BluesCherlene
- 2008Accidental Friendship
- 2008Killshot2nd FBI Agent
- 2008The BorderDr. DeFilipo
- 2007Lars and the Real GirlCindy
- 2006Cradle of LiesBank Teller
- 2005MaydayMarlene Cobb
- 2005Martha behind BarsJackie
- 2004SnowIsabel
- 2004H2OWilly
- 2004Kevin HillAunt Kathy
- 2004Against the RopesKimberly (Insurance)
- 2003Love, Sex, and Eating the BonesHeather Taylor
- 2003MissingElena Spencer
- 2003Jasper, TexasMary Horn
- 2003Student SeductionLorraine Boyle
- 2003Owning MahownyCage Woman
- 2002Recipe for MurderD.A. Lowrey
- 2002Gilda Radner: It's Always SomethingDr. J. Evans
- 2002Two Against TimeConnie Matthews
- 2002Keep the Faith, BabyHattie Dodson
- 2002NarcLiz Detmer
- 2001They Call Me SirrAunt Jackie
- 2001JeniferLorna
- 2001TrackerMrs. Baylor
- 2001The GuardianReceptionist
- 2001My Louisiana SkyMagnolia
- 2001Final JeopardyLaura Wilkie
- 2001DocMrs. Morton
- 2001Blue MurderIsola
- 2000Santa Who?Dr. Ericson
- 2000The Perfect SonDr. Palmer
- 2000Who Killed Atlanta's Children?Lois Evans
- 2000Soul FoodJudge Bolan
- 2000All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau StoryKaren
- 1999Freak CityNurse Jan
- 1999Locked in SilencePsychologist
- 1998The Famous Jett JacksonSylvia Sharp
- 1998One Tough CopSherene
- 1998The WallLiz (segment "The Badge")
- 1998The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia PhenomenonSally
- 1998Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
- 1997The Defenders: PaybackMrs. Clarkson
- 1997The Wonderful World of DisneyDr. Ericson
- 1997Color of JusticeNew Jersey Assistant D.A
- 1997Booty CallAdmitting Nurse
- 1997Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My HomeworkMiss Macro
- 1996We the JuryEvelyn Harris
- 1996Psi Factor: Chronicles of the ParanormalCrystal
- 1996Mr. and Mrs. LovingNorma
- 1996Goosebumps: Say Cheese and DieDet. Reddick
- 1995GoosebumpsDetective Reddick
- 1995RudeRude Caller
- 1994StalkedEvelyn
- 1978Canadian ReflectionsBeth
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