Karen Robinson
Known for acting · Born 28 February 1968 · 58 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
101 credits
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.
Known for
Schitt's Creek
2015
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024
Titans
2018
Pretty Hard Cases
2021
Echoes
2022
My Fake Boyfriend
2022
A Million Little Things
2018
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
King
2011
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
2018
Watson
2025
Acting (101)
2025WatsonBrenda the Battle Axe · 6 episodesSeries
2024CrossMiss Nancy · 5 episodesSeries
2024Brilliant MindsBetsy Chase · 3 episodesSeries
2024Law & Order Toronto: Criminal IntentInsp. Vivienne Holness · 40 episodesSeries
2022EchoesLouise Floss · 7 episodesSeries
2022My Fake BoyfriendLucilleFilm
2022The CallingHelen Davies · 8 episodesSeries
2022LOL: Last One Laughing CanadaSelf - ActressSeries
2022Pinecone & PonyMagnolia (voice)Series
2021Trigger PointQuintonFilm
2021Pretty Hard CasesEdwina Shanks · 20 episodesSeries
2021Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever AfterCassandraFilm
2020Tiny Pretty ThingsMakayla Stroyer · 2 episodesSeries
2020Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek FarewellSelfFilm
2020Learning to Love AgainMrs. YarrowFilm
2020Stronger Together, Tous EnsembleSelfFilm
2020PigsBethFilm
2019Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in MindCassandraFilm
2019Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to MurderAunt CassandraFilm
2019The Tamron Hall ShowSelf - GuestSeries
2019Morning Show Mysteries: Death by DesignCassandraFilm
2018TitansMargarita Vee · 6 episodesSeries
2018A Million Little ThingsFlorence Davis · 6 episodesSeries
2018CarterBelle HarthanSeries
2018Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the MenuCassandraFilm
2018Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal MishapsCassandraFilm
2018In ContemptLoretta · 2 episodesSeries
2017The Good DoctorJudge J. KileenSeries
2017The Handmaid's TaleNurse TaniaSeries
2017Star Trek: DiscoveryTrill Leader Pav · 2 episodesSeries
2017SalvationEvelyn ColeSeries
2017Mary Kills PeopleBetty LiskoSeries
2017Frankie Drake MysteriesMildred Clarke · 7 episodesSeries
2016Private EyesCouncillor Samantha BowmanSeries
2016Real DetectiveMozelle RobeySeries
2016Shoot the MessengerHani Suleman · 5 episodesSeries
2015Schitt's CreekRonnie Lee · 45 episodesSeries
2015The PlateausSenior NunSeries
2014Corner Gas: The MoviePowerco DebbieFilm
2014HolidazeMrs. ReynoldsFilm
2014The LotteryJudge #3Series
2014Working the EngelsAngelinaSeries
2013Forgive MeGladdy · 2 episodesSeries
2012Saving HopeNadia HopeSeries
2011KingIngrid Evans · 13 episodesSeries
2011Ghett'a LifeDawnFilm
2010The Gospel According to the BluesCherleneFilm
2008Killshot2nd FBI AgentFilm
2008The BorderDr. DeFilipoSeries
2008Accidental FriendshipFilm
2007Lars and the Real GirlCindyFilm
2006Cradle of LiesBank TellerFilm
2005MaydayMarlene CobbFilm
2005Martha behind BarsJackieFilm
2004Against the RopesKimberly (Insurance)Film
2004SnowIsabelFilm
2004Kevin HillAunt KathySeries
2004H2OWilly · 2 episodesSeries
2003Owning MahownyCage WomanFilm
2003MissingElena SpencerSeries
2003Love, Sex, and Eating the BonesHeather TaylorFilm
2003Jasper, TexasMary HornFilm
2003Student SeductionLorraine BoyleFilm
2002NarcLiz DetmerFilm
2002Keep the Faith, BabyHattie DodsonFilm
2002Two Against TimeConnie MatthewsFilm
2002Gilda Radner: It's Always SomethingDr. J. EvansFilm
2002Recipe for MurderD.A. LowreyFilm
2001The GuardianReceptionistSeries
2001DocMrs. MortonSeries
2001My Louisiana SkyMagnoliaFilm
2001They Call Me SirrAunt JackieFilm
2001Blue MurderDr. Simmonds, IsolaSeries
2001TrackerMrs. BaylorSeries
2001JeniferLornaFilm
2001Final JeopardyLaura WilkieFilm
2000Santa Who?Dr. EricsonFilm
2000Who Killed Atlanta's Children?Lois EvansFilm
2000Soul FoodJudge Bolan · 3 episodesSeries
2000All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau StoryJane RogersFilm
2000The Perfect SonDr. PalmerFilm
1999Locked in SilencePsychologistFilm
1999Freak CityNurse JanFilm
1998One Tough CopShereneFilm
1998The Famous Jett JacksonSylvia SharpSeries
1998The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia PhenomenonSallyFilm
1998The WallLiz (segment "The Badge")Film
1998Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman StoryFilm
1997Booty CallAdmitting NurseFilm
1997The Wonderful World of DisneySally, Dr. EricsonSeries
1997Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My HomeworkMiss MacroFilm
1997Color of JusticeNew Jersey Assistant D.AFilm
1997The Defenders: PaybackMrs. ClarksonFilm
1996Psi Factor: Chronicles of the ParanormalCrystalSeries
1996Goosebumps: Say Cheese and DieDet. ReddickFilm
1996Mr. and Mrs. LovingNormaFilm
1996We the JuryEvelyn HarrisFilm
1995GoosebumpsDetective ReddickSeries
1995RudeRude CallerFilm
1994StalkedEvelynFilm
1978Canadian ReflectionsBethSeries