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.
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Filmography
all 99
Movies 55
TV Shows 44
self 4
Voice 1
Insp. Vivienne Holness
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2024)
TV
Captain Kathleen Davies
The Calling (2022)
TV
Sheriff Louise Floss
Echoes (2022)
TV
Lucille
My Fake Boyfriend (2022)
Movie
Magnolia (voice)
Pinecone & Pony (2022)
TV
Self
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada (2022)
TV
Mom
DEFUND (2021)
Movie
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After (2021)
Movie
Quinton
Trigger Point (2021)
Movie
3.4
Unit Commander Edwina Shanks / Superintendant Edwina Shanks / Superintendent Edwina Shanks
Pretty Hard Cases (2021)
TV
10
Makayla Stroyer
Tiny Pretty Things (2020)
TV
5.5
Mrs. Yarrow
Learning to Love Again (2020)
Movie
Self
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble (2020)
Movie
Self
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell (2020)
Movie
Self - Guest
Tamron Hall (2019)
TV
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design (2019)
Movie
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder (2019)
Movie
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind (2019)
Movie
Ms. Elwyn
Wolf (2018)
Movie
Margarita Vee
Titans (2018)
TV
6.43
Florence Davis
A Million Little Things (2018)
TV
6.57
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu (2018)
Movie
Belle Harthan
Carter (2018)
TV
6
Loretta
In Contempt (2018)
TV
7.33
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps (2018)
Movie
6
Mildred Clarke
Frankie Drake Mysteries (2017)
TV
6
Judge J. Kileen
The Good Doctor (2017)
TV
6.39
Trill Leader Pav
Star Trek: Discovery (2017)
TV
6.35
Evelyn Cole
Salvation (2017)
TV
5.8
Nurse Tania
The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
TV
6.59
Betty Lisko
Mary Kills People (2017)
TV
5.13
Hani Suleman
Shoot the Messenger (2016)
TV
Councillor Samantha Bowman
Private Eyes (2016)
TV
6
Mozelle Robey
Real Detective (2016)
TV
Senior Nun
The Plateaus (2015)
TV
Ronnie Lee
Schitt's Creek (2015)
TV
7.43
Powerco Debbie
Corner Gas: The Movie (2014)
Movie
Mrs. Reynolds
Holidaze (2014)
Movie
Judge #3
The Lottery (2014)
TV
3.5
Angelina
Working the Engels (2014)
TV
Gladdy
Forgive Me (2013)
TV
Nadia Hope
Saving Hope (2012)
TV
6
Dawn
Ghett'a Life (2011)
Movie
Ingrid Evans
King (2011)
TV
Cherlene
The Gospel According to the Blues (2010)
Movie
Carlos' Mother
The Line (2009)
TV
Accidental Friendship (2008)
Movie
2nd FBI Agent
Killshot (2008)
Movie
Dr. DeFilipo
The Border (2008)
TV
Cindy
Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
Movie
2
Bank Teller
Cradle of Lies (2006)
Movie
Marlene Cobb
Mayday (2005)
Movie
Isabel
Snow (2004)
Movie
Willy
H2O (2004)
TV
Aunt Kathy
Kevin Hill (2004)
TV
Additional Voice
Da Boom Crew (2004)
TV
Kimberly (Insurance)
Against the Ropes (2004)
Movie
Heather Taylor
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones (2003)
Movie
Elena Spencer
Missing (2003)
TV
Mary Horn
Jasper, Texas (2003)
Movie
Lorraine Boyle
Student Seduction (2003)
Movie
Cage Woman
Owning Mahowny (2003)
Movie
1
D.A. Lowrey
Recipe for Murder (2002)
Movie
Dr. J. Evans
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something (2002)
Movie
Connie Matthews
Two Against Time (2002)
Movie
Hattie Dodson
Keep the Faith, Baby (2002)
Movie
Liz Detmer
Narc (2002)
Movie
3
Aunt Jackie
They Call Me Sirr (2001)
Movie
Lorna
Jenifer (2001)
Movie
Mrs. Baylor
Tracker (2001)
TV
Receptionist
The Guardian (2001)
TV
6
Magnolia
My Louisiana Sky (2001)
Movie
Laura Wilkie
Final Jeopardy (2001)
Movie
Mrs. Morton
Doc (2001)
TV
Dr. Simmonds / Isola
Blue Murder (2001)
TV
Dr. Palmer
The Perfect Son (2000)
Movie
Lois Evans
Who Killed Atlanta's Children? (2000)
Movie
Judge Bolan
Soul Food (2000)
TV
Karen
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story (2000)
Movie
Nurse Jan
Freak City (1999)
Movie
Psychologist
Locked in Silence (1999)
Movie
Sylvia Sharp
The Famous Jett Jackson (1998)
TV
Sherene
One Tough Cop (1998)
Movie
Liz (segment 'The Badge')
The Wall (1998)
Movie
Sally
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon (1998)
Movie
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story (1998)
Movie
Mrs. Clarkson
The Defenders: Payback (1997)
Movie
Dr. Ericson / Sally
The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)
TV
New Jersey Assistant D.A
Color of Justice (1997)
Movie
Admitting Nurse
Booty Call (1997)
Movie
Miss Macro
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework (1997)
Movie
Evelyn Harris
We the Jury (1996)
Movie
Crystal
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996)
TV
3.5
Norma
Mr. and Mrs. Loving (1996)
Movie
Det. Reddick
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die (1996)
Movie
Det. Reddick
Goosebumps (1995)
TV
6
Rude Caller
Rude (1995)
Movie
Evelyn
Stalked (1994)
Movie
Beth
Canadian Reflections (1978)
TV
Ratings
Average 6.03
Based on 1.21 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1978
2001
2008
2001
2024
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1968-02-28 (56 years old)
Birth PlaceLondon, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsCanada
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