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Actor
Karen Robinson
- Born February 28, 1968 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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
The Good Doctor2017
The Handmaid's Tale2017
Titans2018
Lars and the Real Girl2007
Star Trek: Discovery2017
Schitt's Creek2015
Goosebumps1995
Narc2002
Filmography
- 2025WatsonSeriesBrenda the Battle Axe
- 2024CrossSeriesMiss Nancy
- 2024Brilliant MindsSeriesBetsy Chase
- 2024Law & Order Toronto: Criminal IntentSeriesInsp. Vivienne Holness
- 2022EchoesSeriesLouise Floss
- 2022My Fake BoyfriendFilmLucille
- 2022The CallingSeriesHelen Davies
- 2022LOL: Last One Laughing CanadaSeriesSelf - Actress
- 2022Pinecone & PonySeriesMagnolia (voice)
- 2021Trigger PointFilmQuinton
- 2021Pretty Hard CasesSeriesEdwina Shanks
- 2021Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever AfterFilmCassandra
- 2020Tiny Pretty ThingsSeriesMakayla Stroyer
- 2020Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek FarewellFilmSelf
- 2020Learning to Love AgainFilmMrs. Yarrow
- 2020Stronger Together, Tous EnsembleFilmSelf
- 2020PigsFilmBeth
- 2019Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in MindFilmCassandra
- 2019Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to MurderFilmAunt Cassandra
- 2019The Tamron Hall ShowSeriesSelf - Guest
- 2019Morning Show Mysteries: Death by DesignFilmCassandra
- 2018TitansSeriesMargarita Vee
- 2018A Million Little ThingsSeriesFlorence Davis
- 2018CarterSeriesBelle Harthan
- 2018Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the MenuFilmCassandra
- 2018Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal MishapsFilmCassandra
- 2018In ContemptSeriesLoretta
- 2017The Good DoctorSeriesJudge J. Kileen
- 2017The Handmaid's TaleSeriesNurse Tania
- 2017Star Trek: DiscoverySeriesTrill Leader Pav
- 2017SalvationSeriesEvelyn Cole
- 2017Mary Kills PeopleSeriesBetty Lisko
- 2017Frankie Drake MysteriesSeriesMildred Clarke
- 2016Private EyesSeriesCouncillor Samantha Bowman
- 2016Real DetectiveSeriesMozelle Robey
- 2016Shoot the MessengerSeriesHani Suleman
- 2015Schitt's CreekSeriesRonnie Lee
- 2015The PlateausSeriesSenior Nun
- 2014Corner Gas: The MovieFilmPowerco Debbie
- 2014HolidazeFilmMrs. Reynolds
- 2014The LotterySeriesJudge #3
- 2014Working the EngelsSeriesAngelina
- 2013Forgive MeSeriesGladdy
- 2012Saving HopeSeriesNadia Hope
- 2011KingSeriesIngrid Evans
- 2011Ghett'a LifeFilmDawn
- 2010The Gospel According to the BluesFilmCherlene
- 2008KillshotFilm2nd FBI Agent
- 2008The BorderSeriesDr. DeFilipo
- 2008Accidental FriendshipFilm
- 2007Lars and the Real GirlFilmCindy
- 2006Cradle of LiesFilmBank Teller
- 2005MaydayFilmMarlene Cobb
- 2005Martha behind BarsFilmJackie
- 2004Against the RopesFilmKimberly (Insurance)
- 2004SnowFilmIsabel
- 2004Kevin HillSeriesAunt Kathy
- 2004H2OSeriesWilly
- 2003Owning MahownyFilmCage Woman
- 2003MissingSeriesElena Spencer
- 2003Love, Sex, and Eating the BonesFilmHeather Taylor
- 2003Jasper, TexasFilmMary Horn
- 2003Student SeductionFilmLorraine Boyle
- 2002NarcFilmLiz Detmer
- 2002Keep the Faith, BabyFilmHattie Dodson
- 2002Gilda Radner: It's Always SomethingFilmDr. J. Evans
- 2002Two Against TimeFilmConnie Matthews
- 2002Recipe for MurderFilmD.A. Lowrey
- 2001The GuardianSeriesReceptionist
- 2001DocSeriesMrs. Morton
- 2001My Louisiana SkyFilmMagnolia
- 2001They Call Me SirrFilmAunt Jackie
- 2001Blue MurderSeriesDr. Simmonds, Isola
- 2001TrackerSeriesMrs. Baylor
- 2001JeniferFilmLorna
- 2001Final JeopardyFilmLaura Wilkie
- 2000Santa Who?FilmDr. Ericson
- 2000Who Killed Atlanta's Children?FilmLois Evans
- 2000Soul FoodSeriesJudge Bolan
- 2000All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau StoryFilmJane Rogers