Karen Robinson

Karen Robinson

Known for Acting · 101 credits

Born
1968-02-28 (age 58)
Place of birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Also known as
کارن رابینسون

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.

Known For

TV Shows (45)

The Good Doctor
TV

The Good Doctor

2017

as Judge J. Kileen

The Handmaid's Tale
TV

The Handmaid's Tale

2017

as Nurse Tania

Star Trek: Discovery
TV

Star Trek: Discovery

2017

as Trill Leader Pav

Schitt's Creek
TV

Schitt's Creek

2015

as Ronnie Lee

Titans
TV

Titans

2018

as Margarita Vee

Tamron Hall
TV

Tamron Hall

2019

as Self - Guest

The Guardian
TV

The Guardian

2001

as Receptionist

Private Eyes
TV

Private Eyes

2016

as Councillor Samantha Bowman

Missing
TV

Missing

2003

as Elena Spencer

A Million Little Things
TV

A Million Little Things

2018

as Florence Davis

Goosebumps
TV

Goosebumps

1995

as Detective Reddick

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
TV

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

1996

as Crystal

Saving Hope
TV

Saving Hope

2012

as Nadia Hope

Cross
TV

Cross

2024

as Miss Nancy

Brilliant Minds
TV

Brilliant Minds

2024

as Betsy Chase

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
TV

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

2024

as Insp. Vivienne Holness

Frankie Drake Mysteries
TV

Frankie Drake Mysteries

2017

as Mildred Clarke

The Wonderful World of Disney
TV

The Wonderful World of Disney

1997

as Dr. Ericson / Sally

Watson
TV

Watson

2025

as Brenda the Battle Axe

Doc
TV

Doc

2001

as Mrs. Morton

Salvation
TV

Salvation

2017

as Evelyn Cole

Kevin Hill
TV

Kevin Hill

2004

as Aunt Kathy

Pretty Hard Cases
TV

Pretty Hard Cases

2021

as Edwina Shanks

Carter
TV

Carter

2018

as Belle Harthan

Mary Kills People
TV

Mary Kills People

2017

as Betty Lisko

Tracker
TV

Tracker

2001

as Mrs. Baylor

Soul Food
TV

Soul Food

2000

as Judge Bolan

The Border
TV

The Border

2008

as Dr. DeFilipo

Blue Murder
TV

Blue Murder

2001

as Dr. Simmonds / Isola

The Famous Jett Jackson
TV

The Famous Jett Jackson

1998

as Sylvia Sharp

Tiny Pretty Things
TV

Tiny Pretty Things

2020

as Makayla Stroyer

Echoes
TV

Echoes

2022

as Louise Floss

King
TV

King

2011

as Ingrid Evans

The Calling
TV

The Calling

2022

as Capt. Helen Davies

Real Detective
TV

Real Detective

2016

as Mozelle Robey

Pinecone & Pony
TV

Pinecone & Pony

2022

as Magnolia (voice)

H2O
TV

H2O

2004

as Willy

LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
TV

LOL: Last One Laughing Canada

2022

as Self - Actress

Working the Engels
TV

Working the Engels

2014

as Angelina

In Contempt
TV

In Contempt

2018

as Loretta

The Lottery
TV

The Lottery

2014

as Judge #3

Shoot the Messenger
TV

Shoot the Messenger

2016

as Hani Suleman

The Plateaus
TV

The Plateaus

2015

as Senior Nun

Forgive Me
TV

Forgive Me

2013

as Gladdy

Canadian Reflections
TV

Canadian Reflections

1978

as Beth

Movies (56)

Killshot
Movie

Killshot

2008

as 2nd FBI Agent

Narc
Movie

Narc

2002

as Liz Detmer

Lars and the Real Girl
Movie

Lars and the Real Girl

2007

as Cindy

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Movie

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

2020

as Self

Trigger Point
Movie

Trigger Point

2021

as Quinton

The Wall
Movie

The Wall

1998

as Liz (segment "The Badge")

Owning Mahowny
Movie

Owning Mahowny

2003

as Cage Woman

Holidaze
Movie

Holidaze

2014

as Mrs. Reynolds

Booty Call
Movie

Booty Call

1997

as Admitting Nurse

Against the Ropes
Movie

Against the Ropes

2004

as Kimberly (Insurance)

My Fake Boyfriend
Movie

My Fake Boyfriend

2022

as Lucille

Rude
Movie

Rude

1995

as Rude Caller

The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
Movie

The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon

1998

as Sally

Mayday
Movie

Mayday

2005

as Marlene Cobb

Santa Who?
Movie

Santa Who?

2000

as Dr. Ericson

Snow
Movie

Snow

2004

as Isabel

Student Seduction
Movie

Student Seduction

2003

as Lorraine Boyle

Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
Movie

Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu

2018

as Cassandra

Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Movie

Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell

2020

as Self

Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
Movie

Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones

2003

as Heather Taylor

Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
Movie

Who Killed Atlanta's Children?

2000

as Lois Evans

Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
Movie

Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind

2019

as Cassandra

All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
Movie

All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story

2000

as Karen

Two Against Time
Movie

Two Against Time

2002

as Connie Matthews

Final Jeopardy
Movie

Final Jeopardy

2001

as Laura Wilkie

Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
Movie

Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story

1998

Jenifer
Movie

Jenifer

2001

as Lorna

The Defenders: Payback
Movie

The Defenders: Payback

1997

as Mrs. Clarkson

Stalked
Movie

Stalked

1994

as Evelyn

Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
Movie

Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder

2019

as Aunt Cassandra

Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
Movie

Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design

2019

as Cassandra

Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Movie

Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps

2018

as Cassandra

Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
Movie

Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework

1997

as Miss Macro

Jasper, Texas
Movie

Jasper, Texas

2003

as Mary Horn

One Tough Cop
Movie

One Tough Cop

1998

as Sherene

We the Jury
Movie

We the Jury

1996

as Evelyn Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Movie

Mr. and Mrs. Loving

1996

as Norma

My Louisiana Sky
Movie

My Louisiana Sky

2001

as Magnolia

Freak City
Movie

Freak City

1999

as Nurse Jan

Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
Movie

Gilda Radner: It's Always Something

2002

as Dr. J. Evans

Pigs
Movie

Pigs

2020

as Beth

Locked in Silence
Movie

Locked in Silence

1999

as Psychologist

Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
Movie

Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After

2021

as Cassandra

Accidental Friendship
Movie

Accidental Friendship

2008

Corner Gas: The Movie
Movie

Corner Gas: The Movie

2014

as Powerco Debbie

Color of Justice
Movie

Color of Justice

1997

as New Jersey Assistant D.A

Martha Behind Bars
Movie

Martha Behind Bars

2005

as Jackie

Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
Movie

Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die

1996

as Det. Reddick

Recipe for Murder
Movie

Recipe for Murder

2002

as D.A. Lowrey

Cradle of Lies
Movie

Cradle of Lies

2006

as Bank Teller

The Perfect Son
Movie

The Perfect Son

2000

as Dr. Palmer

They Call Me Sirr
Movie

They Call Me Sirr

2001

as Aunt Jackie

Learning to Love Again
Movie

Learning to Love Again

2020

as Mrs. Yarrow

The Gospel According to the Blues
Movie

The Gospel According to the Blues

2010

as Cherlene

Keep the Faith, Baby
Movie

Keep the Faith, Baby

2002

as Hattie Dodson

Ghett'a Life
Movie

Ghett'a Life

2011

as Dawn

About Karen Robinson

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… With 101 credits spanning from 1978 to 2025, Karen Robinson has appeared in 56 films and 45 TV shows.

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