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
Booty Call Admitting Nurse
Keep the Faith, Baby Hattie Dodson
We the Jury Evelyn Harris
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story Karen
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework Miss Macro
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something Dr. J. Evans
Mr. and Mrs. Loving Norma
The Defenders: Payback Mrs. Clarkson
One Tough Cop Sherene
Color of Justice New Jersey Assistant D.A
Owning Mahowny Cage Woman
Killshot 2nd FBI Agent
Jasper, Texas Mary Horn
Corner Gas: The Movie Powerco Debbie
Accidental Friendship
Recipe for Murder D.A. Lowrey
Cradle of Lies Bank Teller
Mayday Marlene Cobb
Holidaze Mrs. Reynolds
Learning to Love Again Mrs. Yarrow
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: Murder on the Menu Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder Aunt 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
