Karen Robinson
Acting1968Toronto, 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
Acting History
2025
Watson
TVas Brenda the Battle Axe• 1 eps
Brilliant Minds
TVas Betsy Chase• 3 eps
2024
Cross
TVas Miss Nancy• 5 eps
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
TVas Insp. Vivienne Holness• 20 eps
2023
The Good Doctor
TVas Judge J. Kileen• 1 eps
2022
My Fake Boyfriend
as Lucille
Echoes
TVas Louise Floss
The Calling
TVas Capt. Helen Davies
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
TVas Self
Pinecone & Pony
TVas Magnolia (voice)
2021
Trigger Point
as Quinton
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
as Cassandra
A Million Little Things
TVas Florence Davis• 6 eps
Titans
TVas Margarita Vee• 6 eps
Tamron Hall
TVas Self - Guest• 1 eps
Pretty Hard Cases
TVas Edwina Shanks
2020
Learning to Love Again
as Mrs. Yarrow
Pigs
as Beth
Star Trek: Discovery
TVas Trill Leader Pav• 2 eps
Tiny Pretty Things
TVas Makayla Stroyer
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
as Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
as Aunt Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
as Cassandra
Carter
TVas Belle Harthan• 1 eps
2018
Morning Show Mystery: Murder On The Menu
as Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
as Cassandra
Private Eyes
TVas Councillor Samantha Bowman• 1 eps
In Contempt
TVas Loretta
Mary Kills People
TVas Betty Lisko• 1 eps
2017
The Handmaid's Tale
TVas Nurse Tania• 1 eps
Frankie Drake Mysteries
TVas Mildred Clarke• 7 eps
Salvation
TVas Evelyn Cole• 1 eps
2016
Real Detective
TVas Mozelle Robey• 1 eps
Shoot the Messenger
TVas Hani Suleman
2015
Schitt's Creek
TVas Ronnie Lee• 45 eps
The Plateaus
TVas Senior Nun
2014
Holidaze
as Mrs. Reynolds
Corner Gas: The Movie
as Powerco Debbie
The Lottery
TVas Judge #3
Working the Engels
TVas Angelina
2013
Forgive Me
TVas Gladdy
2012
King
TVas Ingrid Evans• 13 eps
Saving Hope
TVas Nadia Hope• 1 eps
2011
Ghett'a Life
as Dawn
2010
The Gospel According to the Blues
as Cherlene
2009
The Line
TVas Carlos' Mother
2008
2007
Lars and the Real Girl
as Cindy
2006
Cradle of Lies
as Bank Teller
2005
Mayday
as Marlene Cobb
Martha Behind Bars
as Jackie
2004
Snow
as Isabel
Against the Ropes
as Kimberly (Insurance)
Kevin Hill
TVas Aunt Kathy• 1 eps
Missing
TVas Elena Spencer• 1 eps
H2O
TVas Willy
2003
Jasper, Texas
as Mary Horn
Student Seduction
as Lorraine Boyle
Owning Mahowny
as Cage Woman
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
as Heather Taylor
Doc
TVas Mrs. Morton• 1 eps
2002
Narc
as Liz Detmer
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
as Dr. J. Evans
Two Against Time
as Connie Matthews
Recipe for Murder
as D.A. Lowrey
Keep the Faith, Baby
as Hattie Dodson
Tracker
TVas Mrs. Baylor• 1 eps
2001
My Louisiana Sky
as Magnolia
They Call Me Sirr
as Aunt Jackie
Jenifer
as Lorna
Final Jeopardy
as Laura Wilkie
The Guardian
TVas Receptionist• 1 eps
Blue Murder
TVas Isola / Dr. Simmonds
2000
Santa Who?
as Dr. Ericson
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
as Lois Evans
The Perfect Son
as Dr. Palmer
The Wonderful World of Disney
TVas Dr. Ericson• 1 eps
Soul Food
TVas Judge Bolan
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
TVas Crystal• 1 eps
1999
Locked in Silence
as Psychologist
Freak City
as Nurse Jan
1998
1997
Color of Justice
as New Jersey Assistant D.A
Booty Call
as Admitting Nurse
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
as Miss Macro
The Defenders: Payback
as Mrs. Clarkson
1996
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
as Norma
We the Jury
as Evelyn Harris
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
as Det. Reddick
Goosebumps
TVas Detective Reddick• 1 eps
1995
Rude
as Rude Caller
1994
Stalked
as Evelyn
1978
Canadian Reflections
TVas Beth