Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
February 28, 1968
Place of Birth:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Karen Robinson
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Watson | Brenda the Battle Axe |
| 2024 | Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent | Insp. Vivienne Holness |
| 2024 | Cross | Miss Nancy |
| 2024 | Brilliant Minds | Betsy Chase |
| 2022 | Pinecone & Pony | Magnolia (voice) |
| 2022 | The Calling | Capt. Helen Davies |
| 2022 | Echoes | Louise Floss |
| 2022 | LOL: Last One Laughing Canada | Self |
| 2021 | Pretty Hard Cases | Unit Commander Edwina Shanks |
| 2021 | Pretty Hard Cases | Superintendent Edwina Shanks |
| 2020 | Tiny Pretty Things | Makayla Stroyer |
| 2019 | Tamron Hall | Self - Guest |
| 2018 | Titans | Margarita Vee |
| 2018 | A Million Little Things | Florence Davis |
| 2018 | In Contempt | Loretta |
| 2018 | Carter | Belle Harthan |
| 2017 | The Good Doctor | Judge J. Kileen |
| 2017 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | Mildred Clarke |
| 2017 | The Handmaid's Tale | Nurse Tania |
| 2017 | Salvation | Evelyn Cole |
| 2017 | Mary Kills People | Betty Lisko |
| 2017 | Star Trek: Discovery | Trill Leader Pav |
| 2016 | Shoot the Messenger | Hani Suleman |
| 2016 | Real Detective | Mozelle Robey |
| 2016 | Private Eyes | Councillor Samantha Bowman |
| 2015 | Schitt's Creek | Ronnie Lee |
| 2015 | The Plateaus | Senior Nun |
| 2014 | Working the Engels | Angelina |
| 2014 | The Lottery | Judge #3 |
| 2013 | Forgive Me | Gladdy |
| 2012 | Saving Hope | Nadia Hope |
| 2011 | King | Ingrid Evans |
| 2009 | The Line | Carlos' Mother |
| 2008 | The Border | Dr. DeFilipo |
| 2004 | Kevin Hill | Aunt Kathy |
| 2004 | H2O | Willy |
| 2003 | Missing | Elena Spencer |
| 2001 | Blue Murder | Isola |
| 2001 | The Guardian | Receptionist |
| 2001 | Blue Murder | Dr. Simmonds |
| 2001 | Tracker | Mrs. Baylor |
| 2001 | Doc | Mrs. Morton |
| 2000 | Soul Food | Judge Bolan |
| 1998 | The Famous Jett Jackson | Sylvia Sharp |
| 1997 | The Wonderful World of Disney | Dr. Ericson |
| 1997 | The Wonderful World of Disney | Sally |
| 1996 | Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal | Crystal |
| 1995 | Goosebumps | Detective Reddick |
| 1978 | Canadian Reflections | Beth |