Karen Robinson
Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography 101
Movies (56)
My Fake Boyfriend2022Lucille
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After2021Cassandra
Trigger Point2021Quinton
Learning to Love Again2020Mrs. Yarrow
Pigs2020Beth
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble2020Self
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell2020Self
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design2019Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder2019Aunt Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind2019Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu2018Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps2018Cassandra
Corner Gas: The Movie2014Powerco Debbie
Holidaze2014Mrs. Reynolds
Ghett'a Life2011Dawn- The Gospel According to the Blues2010Cherlene
Accidental Friendship2008
Killshot20082nd FBI Agent
Lars and the Real Girl2007Cindy
Cradle of Lies2006Bank Teller
Mayday2005Marlene Cobb
Martha Behind Bars2005Jackie
Snow2004Isabel
Against the Ropes2004Kimberly (Insurance)
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones2003Heather Taylor
Jasper, Texas2003Mary Horn
Student Seduction2003Lorraine Boyle
Owning Mahowny2003Cage Woman
Recipe for Murder2002D.A. Lowrey
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something2002Dr. J. Evans
Shows (45)
Watson2025Brenda the Battle Axe
Cross2024Miss Nancy
Brilliant Minds2024Betsy Chase
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent2024Insp. Vivienne Holness
The Calling2022Capt. Helen Davies
Echoes2022Louise Floss
Pinecone & Pony2022Magnolia (voice)
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada2022Self - Actress
Pretty Hard Cases2021Edwina Shanks
Tiny Pretty Things2020Makayla Stroyer
Tamron Hall2019Self - Guest
Titans2018Margarita Vee
A Million Little Things2018Florence Davis
Carter2018Belle Harthan
In Contempt2018Loretta
Frankie Drake Mysteries2017Mildred Clarke
The Good Doctor2017Judge J. Kileen
Star Trek: Discovery2017Trill Leader Pav
Salvation2017Evelyn Cole
The Handmaid's Tale2017Nurse Tania
Mary Kills People2017Betty Lisko
Shoot the Messenger2016Hani Suleman
Private Eyes2016Councillor Samantha Bowman
Real Detective2016Mozelle Robey- The Plateaus2015Senior Nun
Schitt's Creek2015Ronnie Lee
The Lottery2014Judge #3
Working the Engels2014Angelina
Forgive Me2013Gladdy
Saving Hope2012Nadia Hope