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Karen Robinson
Born · February 28, 1968 (57 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bio
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.
Watson
Brenda the Battle Axe · (1 episode)
5.8
2025
Cross
Miss Nancy · (5 episodes)
7.3
2024
Brilliant Minds
Betsy Chase · (2 episodes)
8.1
2024
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Insp. Vivienne Holness · (20 episodes)
6.8
2024
The Calling
Capt. Helen Davies · (8 episodes)
6.1
2022
Echoes
Louise Floss · (7 episodes)
6.7
2022
My Fake Boyfriend
Lucille
5.9
2022
Pinecone & Pony
Magnolia (voice) · (2 episodes)
4.3
2022
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
Self · (1 episode)
5.7
2022
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
Cassandra
7.2
2021
Trigger Point
Quinton
6.2
2021
Pretty Hard Cases
Unit Commander Edwina Shanks · (17 episodes)
6.4
2021
Pretty Hard Cases
Superintendent Edwina Shanks · (3 episodes)
6.4
2021
Tiny Pretty Things
Makayla Stroyer · (2 episodes)
7.4
2020
Learning to Love Again
Mrs. Yarrow
6.4
2020
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Self
5.5
2020
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Self
8.8
2020
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
5.1
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
Cassandra
7.3
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
Aunt Cassandra
6.5
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
Cassandra
6.7
2019
Titans
Margarita Vee · (6 episodes)
7.9
2018
A Million Little Things
Florence Davis · (6 episodes)
7.4
2018
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
Cassandra
6.9
2018
Carter
Belle Harthan · (1 episode)
6.8
2018
In Contempt
Loretta · (2 episodes)
6.9
2018
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Cassandra
7.4
2018
Frankie Drake Mysteries
Mildred Clarke · (7 episodes)
6.5
2017
The Good Doctor
Judge J. Kileen · (1 episode)
8.5
2017
Star Trek: Discovery
Trill Leader Pav · (2 episodes)
7.1
2017
Salvation
Evelyn Cole · (1 episode)
6.6
2017
The Handmaid's Tale
Nurse Tania · (1 episode)
8.2
2017
Mary Kills People
Betty Lisko · (1 episode)
7.5
2017
Shoot the Messenger
Hani Suleman · (5 episodes)
6.7
2016
Private Eyes
Councillor Samantha Bowman · (1 episode)
7.3
2016
Real Detective
Mozelle Robey · (1 episode)
7.7
2016
The Plateaus
Senior Nun · (1 episode)
4.0
2015
Schitt's Creek
Ronnie Lee · (45 episodes)
7.7
2015
Corner Gas: The Movie
Powerco Debbie
6.1
2014
Holidaze
Mrs. Reynolds
5.3
2014
The Lottery
Judge #3 · (1 episode)
6.0
2014
Working the Engels
Angelina · (1 episode)
7.5
2014
Forgive Me
Gladdy · (2 episodes)
0.0
2013
Saving Hope
Nadia Hope · (1 episode)
6.9
2012
Ghett'a Life
Dawn
5.0
2011
King
Ingrid Evans · (13 episodes)
7.0
2011
The Gospel According to the Blues
Cherlene
3.0
2010
The Line
Carlos' Mother · (3 episodes)
2.5
2009
Accidental Friendship
6.9
2008
Killshot
2nd FBI Agent
5.8
2008
The Border
Dr. DeFilipo · (1 episode)
6.2
2008
Lars and the Real Girl
Cindy
7.2
2007
Cradle of Lies
Bank Teller
3.0
2006
Mayday
Marlene Cobb
4.5
2005
Martha Behind Bars
Jackie
2.0
2005
Snow
Isabel
7.1
2004
H2O
Willy · (2 episodes)
9.0
2004
Kevin Hill
Aunt Kathy · (1 episode)
5.3
2004
Against the Ropes
Kimberly (Insurance)
5.0
2004
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
Heather Taylor
4.2
2003
Missing
Elena Spencer · (1 episode)
6.7
2003
Jasper, Texas
Mary Horn
6.1
2003
Student Seduction
Lorraine Boyle
6.2
2003
Owning Mahowny
Cage Woman
6.8
2003
Recipe for Murder
D.A. Lowrey
0.0
2002
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
Dr. J. Evans
5.5
2002
Two Against Time
Connie Matthews
3.0
2002
Keep the Faith, Baby
Hattie Dodson
5.8
2002
Narc
Liz Detmer
6.7
2002
They Call Me Sirr
Aunt Jackie
7.6
2001
Jenifer
Lorna
7.0
2001
Tracker
Mrs. Baylor · (1 episode)
6.6
2001
The Guardian
Receptionist · (1 episode)
6.9
2001
My Louisiana Sky
Magnolia
6.5
2001
Final Jeopardy
Laura Wilkie
0.0
2001
Doc
Mrs. Morton · (1 episode)
7.4
2001
Blue Murder
Isola · (1 episode)
6.0
2001
Blue Murder
Dr. Simmonds · (1 episode)
6.0
2001
The Perfect Son
Dr. Palmer
5.2
2000
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
Lois Evans
5.5
2000
Soul Food
Judge Bolan · (3 episodes)
7.0
2000
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
Karen
4.1
2000
Freak City
Nurse Jan
5.0
1999
Locked in Silence
Psychologist
6.0
1999
The Famous Jett Jackson
Sylvia Sharp · (1 episode)
6.9
1998
One Tough Cop
Sherene
3.6
1998
The Wall
Liz (segment "The Badge")
5.7
1998
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
Sally
4.2
1998
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
3.0
1998
The Defenders: Payback
Mrs. Clarkson
3.5
1997
The Wonderful World of Disney
Dr. Ericson · (1 episode)
6.8
1997
The Wonderful World of Disney
Sally · (1 episode)
6.8
1997
Color of Justice
New Jersey Assistant D.A
5.5
1997
Booty Call
Admitting Nurse
5.3
1997
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
Miss Macro
5.4
1997
We the Jury
Evelyn Harris
10.0
1996
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
Crystal · (1 episode)
6.9
1996
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Norma
5.6
1996
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
Det. Reddick
6.7
1996
Goosebumps
Detective Reddick · (1 episode)
7.9
1995
Rude
Rude Caller
4.5
1995
Stalked
Evelyn
5.5
1994
Canadian Reflections
Beth · (1 episode)
0.0
1978