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
Corner Gas: The Movie
Powerco Debbie
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
Shows
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
The Good Doctor
Judge J. Kileen
Schitt's Creek
Ronnie Lee
King
Ingrid Evans
Goosebumps
Det. Reddick
Titans
Margarita Vee
Pretty Hard Cases
Unit Commander Edwina Shanks
Frankie Drake Mysteries
Mildred Clarke
The Wonderful World of Disney
Dr. Ericson
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
Crystal
The Famous Jett Jackson
Sylvia Sharp
The Wonderful World of Disney
Sally
Blue Murder
Dr. Simmonds
Tracker
Mrs. Baylor
The Guardian
Receptionist
Soul Food
Judge Bolan
Blue Murder
Isola
The Line
Carlos' Mother
Forgive Me
Gladdy
A Million Little Things
Florence Davis
Pinecone & Pony
Magnolia (voice)
H2O
Willy
Working the Engels
Angelina
Canadian Reflections
Beth
Real Detective
Mozelle Robey
The Handmaid's Tale
Nurse Tania
In Contempt
Loretta
The Lottery
Judge #3
Tiny Pretty Things
Makayla Stroyer
Doc
Mrs. Morton
Kevin Hill
Aunt Kathy
Saving Hope
Nadia Hope
Missing
Elena Spencer
The Plateaus
Senior Nun
The Border
Dr. DeFilipo
Shoot the Messenger
Hani Suleman
Pretty Hard Cases
Superintendent Edwina Shanks
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