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