Karen Robinson

Karen Robinson

Acting

Birthday

1968/02/28 (57 years old)

Gender

Female

Place of Birth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Also know 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.

Acting
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
4.2

(2003) Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones

as Heather Taylor

Ghett'a Life
5.0

(2011) Ghett'a Life

as Dawn

Trigger Point
6.2

(2021) Trigger Point

as Quinton

My Louisiana Sky
6.5

(2001) My Louisiana Sky

as Magnolia

They Call Me Sirr
7.6

(2001) They Call Me Sirr

as Aunt Jackie

Two Against Time
3.0

(2002) Two Against Time

as Connie Matthews

Booty Call
5.3

(1997) Booty Call

as Admitting Nurse

Keep the Faith, Baby
5.8

(2002) Keep the Faith, Baby

as Hattie Dodson

We the Jury
10.0

(1996) We the Jury

as Evelyn Harris

All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
4.1

(2000) All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story

as Karen

Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
5.4

(1997) Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework

as Miss Macro

Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
5.5

(2002) Gilda Radner: It's Always Something

as Dr. J. Evans

Mr. and Mrs. Loving
5.6

(1996) Mr. and Mrs. Loving

as Norma

3.5

(1997) The Defenders: Payback

as Mrs. Clarkson

One Tough Cop
3.6

(1998) One Tough Cop

as Sherene

Color of Justice
5.5

(1997) Color of Justice

as New Jersey Assistant D.A

Owning Mahowny
6.8

(2003) Owning Mahowny

as Cage Woman

Killshot
5.8

(2008) Killshot

as 2nd FBI Agent

Jasper, Texas
6.1

(2003) Jasper, Texas

as Mary Horn

Accidental Friendship
6.9

(2008) Accidental Friendship

as ---

Recipe for Murder
0.0

(2002) Recipe for Murder

as D.A. Lowrey

Cradle of Lies
3.0

(2006) Cradle of Lies

as Bank Teller

Mayday
4.5

(2005) Mayday

as Marlene Cobb

Holidaze
5.3

(2014) Holidaze

as Mrs. Reynolds

Learning to Love Again
6.4

(2020) Learning to Love Again

as Mrs. Yarrow

My Fake Boyfriend
5.9

(2022) My Fake Boyfriend

as Lucille

Jenifer
7.0

(2001) Jenifer

as Lorna

The Perfect Son
5.2

(2000) The Perfect Son

as Dr. Palmer

Locked in Silence
6.0

(1999) Locked in Silence

as Psychologist

0.0

(2001) Final Jeopardy

as Laura Wilkie

Against the Ropes
5.0

(2004) Against the Ropes

as Kimberly (Insurance)

The Wall
5.7

(1998) The Wall

as Liz (segment "The Badge")

Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
5.5

(2000) Who Killed Atlanta's Children?

as Lois Evans

The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
4.2

(1998) The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon

as Sally

Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
3.0

(1998) Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story

as ---

Student Seduction
6.2

(2003) Student Seduction

as Lorraine Boyle

Lars and the Real Girl
7.2

(2007) Lars and the Real Girl

as Cindy

Snow
7.1

(2004) Snow

as Isabel

Stalked
5.5

(1994) Stalked

as Evelyn

Martha behind Bars
2.0

(2005) Martha Behind Bars

as Jackie

Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
6.9

(2018) Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu

as Cassandra

Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
7.3

(2019) Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design

as Cassandra

Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
7.4

(2018) Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps

as Cassandra

Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
6.5

(2019) Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder

as Aunt Cassandra

Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
6.7

(2019) Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind

as Cassandra

Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
8.8

(2020) Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell

as Self

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
5.5

(2020) Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

as Self

Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
6.7

(1996) Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die

as Det. Reddick

3.0

(2010) The Gospel According to the Blues

as Cherlene

Rude
4.5

(1995) Rude

as Rude Caller

Freak City
5.0

(1999) Freak City

as Nurse Jan

Narc
6.7

(2002) Narc

as Liz Detmer

Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
7.2

(2021) Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After

as Cassandra

Corner Gas: The Movie
6.1

(2014) Corner Gas: The Movie

as Powerco Debbie

Tamron Hall
5.1

(2019) Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest

The Good Doctor
8.5

(2017) The Good Doctor

as Judge J. Kileen

Schitt's Creek
7.7

(2015) Schitt's Creek

as Ronnie Lee

Goosebumps
7.9

(1995) Goosebumps

as Detective Reddick

King
7.0

(2011) King

as Ingrid Evans

Titans
7.9

(2018) Titans

as Margarita Vee

Pretty Hard Cases
6.4

(2021) Pretty Hard Cases

as Unit Commander Edwina Shanks

Frankie Drake Mysteries
6.5

(2017) Frankie Drake Mysteries

as Mildred Clarke

The Famous Jett Jackson
6.9

(1998) The Famous Jett Jackson

as Sylvia Sharp

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
6.9

(1996) Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

as Crystal

The Wonderful World of Disney
6.8

(1997) The Wonderful World of Disney

as Sally

The Wonderful World of Disney
6.8

(1997) The Wonderful World of Disney

as Dr. Ericson

The Guardian
6.9

(2001) The Guardian

as Receptionist

Soul Food
7.0

(2000) Soul Food

as Judge Bolan

Blue Murder
6.0

(2001) Blue Murder

as Dr. Simmonds

Blue Murder
6.0

(2001) Blue Murder

as Isola

Tracker
6.6

(2001) Tracker

as Mrs. Baylor

Doc
7.4

(2001) Doc

as Mrs. Morton

Kevin Hill
5.3

(2004) Kevin Hill

as Aunt Kathy

Missing
6.7

(2003) Missing

as Elena Spencer

H2O
9.0

(2004) H2O

as Willy

The Border
6.2

(2008) The Border

as Dr. DeFilipo

The Line
2.5

(2009) The Line

as Carlos' Mother

Saving Hope
6.9

(2012) Saving Hope

as Nadia Hope

Working the Engels
7.5

(2014) Working the Engels

as Angelina

The Lottery
6.0

(2014) The Lottery

as Judge #3

4.0

(2015) The Plateaus

as Senior Nun

Real Detective
7.7

(2016) Real Detective

as Mozelle Robey

Shoot the Messenger
6.7

(2016) Shoot the Messenger

as Hani Suleman

The Handmaid's Tale
8.2

(2017) The Handmaid's Tale

as Nurse Tania

In Contempt
6.9

(2018) In Contempt

as Loretta

Forgive Me
0.0

(2013) Forgive Me

as Gladdy

Tiny Pretty Things
7.4

(2020) Tiny Pretty Things

as Makayla Stroyer

0.0

(1978) Canadian Reflections

as Beth

Pinecone & Pony
4.3

(2022) Pinecone & Pony

as Magnolia (voice)

A Million Little Things
7.4

(2018) A Million Little Things

as Florence Davis

Pretty Hard Cases
6.4

(2021) Pretty Hard Cases

as Superintendent Edwina Shanks

The Calling
6.0

(2022) The Calling

as Capt. Helen Davies

Echoes
6.7

(2022) Echoes

as Louise Floss

Salvation
6.6

(2017) Salvation

as Evelyn Cole

LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
5.7

(2022) LOL: Last One Laughing Canada

as Self

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
6.8

(2024) Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

as Insp. Vivienne Holness

Mary Kills People
7.5

(2017) Mary Kills People

as Betty Lisko

Private Eyes
7.3

(2016) Private Eyes

as Councillor Samantha Bowman

Carter
6.8

(2018) Carter

as Belle Harthan

Star Trek: Discovery
7.1

(2017) Star Trek: Discovery

as Trill Leader Pav

Cross
7.3

(2024) Cross

as Miss Nancy

Brilliant Minds
8.1

(2024) Brilliant Minds

as Betsy Chase

Watson
5.8

(2025) Watson

as Brenda the Battle Axe