Portrait of Karen Robinson

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.

Born: February 28, 1968

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Filmography

2025
Watson

as Brenda the Battle Axe

2024
Cross

as Miss Nancy

2024
Brilliant Minds

as Betsy Chase

2024
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

as Insp. Vivienne Holness

2022
The Calling

as Capt. Helen Davies

2022
Echoes

as Louise Floss

2022
2022
Pinecone & Pony

as Magnolia (voice)

2021
Trigger Point

as Quinton

2021
Pretty Hard Cases

as Unit Commander Edwina Shanks

2021
Pretty Hard Cases

as Superintendent Edwina Shanks

2020
Tiny Pretty Things

as Makayla Stroyer

2020
2019
Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest

2018
Titans

as Margarita Vee

2018
A Million Little Things

as Florence Davis

2018
Carter

as Belle Harthan

2018
In Contempt

as Loretta

2017
Frankie Drake Mysteries

as Mildred Clarke

2017
The Good Doctor

as Judge J. Kileen

2017
Star Trek: Discovery

as Trill Leader Pav

2017
Salvation

as Evelyn Cole

2017
The Handmaid's Tale

as Nurse Tania

2017
Mary Kills People

as Betty Lisko

2016
Shoot the Messenger

as Hani Suleman

2016
Private Eyes

as Councillor Samantha Bowman

2016
Real Detective

as Mozelle Robey

2015
Schitt's Creek

as Ronnie Lee

2014
Corner Gas: The Movie

as Powerco Debbie

2014
Holidaze

as Mrs. Reynolds

2014
The Lottery

as Judge #3

2014
2013
Forgive Me

as Gladdy

2012
Saving Hope

as Nadia Hope

2011
2011
King

as Ingrid Evans

2009
The Line

as Carlos' Mother

2008
Killshot

as 2nd FBI Agent

2008
The Border

as Dr. DeFilipo

2006
Cradle of Lies

as Bank Teller

2005
Mayday

as Marlene Cobb

2005
2004
Snow

as Isabel

2004
H2O

as Willy

2004
Kevin Hill

as Aunt Kathy

2004
Against the Ropes

as Kimberly (Insurance)

2003
2003
Missing

as Elena Spencer

2003
Jasper, Texas

as Mary Horn

2003
Student Seduction

as Lorraine Boyle

2003
Owning Mahowny

as Cage Woman

2002
Recipe for Murder

as D.A. Lowrey

2002
Two Against Time

as Connie Matthews

2002
Keep the Faith, Baby

as Hattie Dodson

2002
Narc

as Liz Detmer

2001
They Call Me Sirr

as Aunt Jackie

2001
Jenifer

as Lorna

2001
Tracker

as Mrs. Baylor

2001
The Guardian

as Receptionist

2001
My Louisiana Sky

as Magnolia

2001
Doc

as Mrs. Morton

2001
Blue Murder

as Dr. Simmonds

2001
Blue Murder

as Isola

2000
The Perfect Son

as Dr. Palmer

2000
Soul Food

as Judge Bolan

1999
Freak City

as Nurse Jan

1999
Locked in Silence

as Psychologist

1998
1998
One Tough Cop

as Sherene

1998
The Wall

as Liz (segment "The Badge")

1997
The Defenders: Payback

as Mrs. Clarkson

1997
Color of Justice

as New Jersey Assistant D.A

1997
Booty Call

as Admitting Nurse

1996
We the Jury

as Evelyn Harris

1995
Goosebumps

as Detective Reddick

1995
Rude

as Rude Caller

1994
Stalked

as Evelyn