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 and talent across various roles.
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Movies (56)
Mi novio falso
2022 · Lucille
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
2021 · Cassandra
Trigger Point
2021 · Quinton
Learning to Love Again
2020 · Mrs. Yarrow
Pigs
2020 · Beth
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020 · Self
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
2020 · Self
Misterio En El Set: Muerte A La Medida
2019 · Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
2019 · Aunt Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
2019 · Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
2018 · Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
2018 · Cassandra
Corner Gas: The Movie
2014 · Powerco Debbie
Holidaze
2014 · Mrs. Reynolds
Ghett'a Life
2011 · Dawn
The Gospel According to the Blues
2010 · Cherlene
Accidental Friendship
2008
Tiro mortal
2008 · 2nd FBI Agent
Lars y la chica real
2007 · Cindy
Cradle of Lies
2006 · Bank Teller
Mayday
2005 · Marlene Cobb
Martha behind Bars
2005 · Jackie
Snow
2004 · Isabel
Contra las cuerdas
2004 · Kimberly (Insurance)
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
2003 · Heather Taylor
Jasper, Texas
2003 · Mary Horn
Student Seduction
2003 · Lorraine Boyle
Owning Mahowny
2003 · Cage Woman
Recipe for Murder
2002 · D.A. Lowrey
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
2002 · Dr. J. Evans
Two Against Time
2002 · Connie Matthews
Keep the Faith, Baby
2002 · Hattie Dodson
Narc: Calles peligrosas
2002 · Liz Detmer
They Call Me Sirr
2001 · Aunt Jackie
Jenifer
2001 · Lorna
My Louisiana Sky
2001 · Magnolia
Final Jeopardy
2001 · Laura Wilkie
Santa Who?
2000 · Dr. Ericson
The Perfect Son
2000 · Dr. Palmer
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
2000 · Lois Evans
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
2000 · Jane Rogers
Freak City
1999 · Nurse Jan
Locked in Silence
1999 · Psychologist
One Tough Cop
1998 · Sherene
The Wall
1998 · Liz (segment "The Badge")
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
1998 · Sally
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
1998
The Defenders: Payback
1997 · Mrs. Clarkson
Color of Justice
1997 · New Jersey Assistant D.A
Booty Call
1997 · Admitting Nurse
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
1997 · Miss Macro
We the Jury
1996 · Evelyn Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
1996 · Norma
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
1996 · Det. Reddick
Rude
1995 · Rude Caller
Stalked
1994 · Evelyn
TV shows (45)
Watson
2025 · Brenda the Battle Axe
Cross
2024 · Miss Nancy
Mentes Extraordinarias
2024 · Betsy Chase
La Ley y el Orden Toronto: Intento Criminal
2024 · Insp. Vivienne Holness
The Calling
2022 · Helen Davies
Ecos
2022 · Louise Floss
Pinecone y Pony
2022 · Magnolia (voice)
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
2022 · Self - Actress
Pretty Hard Cases
2021 · Edwina Shanks
Delicadas y crueles
2020 · Makayla Stroyer
The Tamron Hall Show
2019 · Self - Guest
Titanes
2018 · Margarita Vee
Un Millón de Pequeñas Cosas
2018 · Florence Davis
Carter
2018 · Belle Harthan
In Contempt
2018 · Loretta
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017 · Mildred Clarke
The Good Doctor
2017 · Judge J. Kileen
Star Trek: Discovery
2017 · Trill Leader Pav
Salvation
2017 · Evelyn Cole
El Cuento de La Criada
2017 · Nurse Tania
Mary Kills People
2017 · Betty Lisko
Shoot the Messenger
2016 · Hani Suleman
Private Eyes
2016 · Councillor Samantha Bowman
Real Detective
2016 · Mozelle Robey
The Plateaus
2015 · Senior Nun
Schitt's Creek
2015 · Ronnie Lee
The Lottery
2014 · Judge #3
Working the Engels
2014 · Angelina
Forgive Me
2013 · Gladdy
Saving Hope
2012 · Nadia Hope
King
2011 · Ingrid Evans
The Border
2008 · Dr. DeFilipo
H2O
2004 · Willy
Kevin Hill
2004 · Aunt Kathy
Missing
2003 · Elena Spencer
Tracker
2001 · Mrs. Baylor
The Guardian
2001 · Receptionist
Doc
2001 · Mrs. Morton
Blue Murder
2001 · Dr. Simmonds, Isola
Soul Food
2000 · Judge Bolan
The Famous Jett Jackson
1998 · Sylvia Sharp
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997 · Sally, Dr. Ericson
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1996 · Crystal
Goosebumps
1995 · Detective Reddick
Canadian Reflections
1978 · Beth