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