
Karen Hines
Acting
Biography
Karen Hines, a globally acclaimed satirist, has captivated audiences worldwide with her plays and 'little films,' earning critical praise and cementing her reputation as a unique artist. Known for blending disparate themes like magical realism, feminism, real estate, and climate change in her musings on modern life, she's authored seven award-winning plays published by Coach House Books. Twice a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award, Hines has directed and collaborated on various productions, including the beloved adult horror clowns, Mump & Smoot. Her recent works, such as the micro-theatrical solo "Crawlspace" and "All the Little Animals I Have Eaten," demonstrate her innovative storytelling. Currently, she's creating new plays, including the fourth installment in the Pochsy series, showcasing her unique blend of clown and bouffon styles, establishing her as a trailblazing auteur in thought-provoking and entertaining theatre.
Filmography
15 credits
Man of the Year
Movie • 2006
Alison McAndrews

Food of the Gods II
Movie • 1989
Angie

Model Behavior
Movie • 2000
Monique

Married Life: The Movie
Movie • 1994

The Events Leading Up to My Death
Movie • 1991
Katy

Holiday in Handcuffs
Movie • 2007
Maria

Comeback Season
Movie • 2006
Health Care Worker

Escape from the Newsroom
Movie • 2002
Karen

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Movie • 2001
Tommy's Publicist

Fire and Fury
Movie • 2008

BUNKER TIME!
Movie • 2025
Cheese Louise (voice)

The Newsroom
TV • 1996

Puppets Who Kill
TV • 2002

Foreign Objects
TV • 2001

Braceface
TV • 2001
Tattoo Artist (voice) (uncredited)