Karen Robinson
Acting • Born 1968-02-28
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.
Filmography
104 credits
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
Movie • 2003
Heather Taylor
Ghett'a Life
Movie • 2011
Dawn
Trigger Point
Movie • 2021
Quinton
My Louisiana Sky
Movie • 2001
Magnolia
They Call Me Sirr
Movie • 2001
Aunt Jackie
Two Against Time
Movie • 2002
Connie Matthews
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Movie • 1996
Norma
We the Jury
Movie • 1996
Evelyn Harris
Booty Call
Movie • 1997
Admitting Nurse
Color of Justice
Movie • 1997
New Jersey Assistant D.A
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
Movie • 1997
Miss Macro
The Defenders: Payback
Movie • 1997
Mrs. Clarkson
One Tough Cop
Movie • 1998
Sherene
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
Movie • 2000
Karen
Keep the Faith, Baby
Movie • 2002
Hattie Dodson
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
Movie • 2002
Dr. J. Evans
Recipe for Murder
Movie • 2002
D.A. Lowrey
Owning Mahowny
Movie • 2003
Cage Woman
Jasper, Texas
Movie • 2003
Mary Horn
Mayday
Movie • 2005
Marlene Cobb
Cradle of Lies
Movie • 2006
Bank Teller
Killshot
Movie • 2008
2nd FBI Agent
Accidental Friendship
Movie • 2008
Holidaze
Movie • 2014
Mrs. Reynolds
Learning to Love Again
Movie • 2020
Mrs. Yarrow
My Fake Boyfriend
Movie • 2022
Lucille
Jenifer
Movie • 2001
Lorna
The Perfect Son
Movie • 2000
Dr. Palmer
Locked in Silence
Movie • 1999
Psychologist
Final Jeopardy
Movie • 2001
Laura Wilkie
Against the Ropes
Movie • 2004
Kimberly (Insurance)
The Wall
Movie • 1998
Liz (segment "The Badge")
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
Movie • 2000
Lois Evans
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
Movie • 1998
Sally
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
Movie • 1998
Student Seduction
Movie • 2003
Lorraine Boyle
Lars and the Real Girl
Movie • 2007
Cindy
Snow
Movie • 2004
Isabel
Stalked
Movie • 1994
Evelyn
Martha Behind Bars
Movie • 2005
Jackie
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
Movie • 2019
Aunt Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
Movie • 2018
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Movie • 2018
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
Movie • 2019
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
Movie • 2019
Cassandra
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Movie • 2020
Self
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Movie • 2020
Self
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
Movie • 1996
Det. Reddick
The Gospel According to the Blues
Movie • 2010
Cherlene
Rude
Movie • 1995
Rude Caller
Freak City
Movie • 1999
Nurse Jan
Narc
Movie • 2002
Liz Detmer
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
Movie • 2021
Cassandra
Corner Gas: The Movie
Movie • 2014
Powerco Debbie
Santa Who?
Movie • 2000
Dr. Ericson
Pigs
Movie • 2020
Beth
Tamron Hall
TV • 2019
Self - Guest
The Good Doctor
TV • 2017
Judge J. Kileen
Schitt's Creek
TV • 2015
Ronnie Lee
Goosebumps
TV • 1995
Detective Reddick
King
TV • 2011
Ingrid Evans
Titans
TV • 2018
Margarita Vee
Pretty Hard Cases
TV • 2021
Edwina Shanks
Frankie Drake Mysteries
TV • 2017
Mildred Clarke
The Famous Jett Jackson
TV • 1998
Sylvia Sharp
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
TV • 1996
Crystal
The Wonderful World of Disney
TV • 1997
Sally
The Wonderful World of Disney
TV • 1997
Dr. Ericson
The Guardian
TV • 2001
Receptionist
Soul Food
TV • 2000
Judge Bolan
Blue Murder
TV • 2001
Dr. Simmonds
Blue Murder
TV • 2001
Isola
Tracker
TV • 2001
Mrs. Baylor
Doc
TV • 2001
Mrs. Morton
Kevin Hill
TV • 2004
Aunt Kathy
Missing
TV • 2003
Elena Spencer
H2O
TV • 2004
Willy
The Border
TV • 2008
Dr. DeFilipo
The Line
TV • 2009
Carlos' Mother
Saving Hope
TV • 2012
Nadia Hope
Working the Engels
TV • 2014
Angelina
The Lottery
TV • 2014
Judge #3
The Plateaus
TV • 2015
Senior Nun
Real Detective
TV • 2016
Mozelle Robey
Shoot the Messenger
TV • 2016
Hani Suleman
The Handmaid's Tale
TV • 2017
Nurse Tania
In Contempt
TV • 2018
Loretta
Forgive Me
TV • 2013
Gladdy
Tiny Pretty Things
TV • 2020
Makayla Stroyer
Canadian Reflections
TV • 1978
Beth
Pinecone & Pony
TV • 2022
Magnolia (voice)
A Million Little Things
TV • 2018
Florence Davis
The Calling
TV • 2022
Capt. Helen Davies
Echoes
TV • 2022
Louise Floss
Salvation
TV • 2017
Evelyn Cole
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
TV • 2022
Self
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
TV • 2024
Insp. Vivienne Holness
Mary Kills People
TV • 2017
Betty Lisko
Private Eyes
TV • 2016
Councillor Samantha Bowman
Carter
TV • 2018
Belle Harthan
Star Trek: Discovery
TV • 2017
Trill Leader Pav
Cross
TV • 2024
Miss Nancy
Brilliant Minds
TV • 2024
Betsy Chase
Watson
TV • 2025
Brenda the Battle Axe