Acting

Karen Robinson

Born 1968-02-28 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada40 series60 films

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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Acting

2025WatsonBrenda the Battle Axe6 ep.
2024CrossMiss Nancy5 ep.
2024Brilliant MindsBetsy Chase3 ep.
2024Law & Order Toronto: Criminal IntentInsp. Vivienne Holness40 ep.
2022The CallingHelen Davies8 ep.
2022EchoesLouise Floss7 ep.
2022Pinecone & PonyMagnolia (voice)1 ep.
2022LOL: Last One Laughing CanadaSelf - Actress1 ep.
2021Pretty Hard CasesEdwina Shanks20 ep.
2020Tiny Pretty ThingsMakayla Stroyer2 ep.
2018TitansMargarita Vee6 ep.
2018A Million Little ThingsFlorence Davis6 ep.
2018CarterBelle Harthan1 ep.
2018In ContemptLoretta2 ep.
2017Frankie Drake MysteriesMildred Clarke7 ep.
2017Star Trek: DiscoveryTrill Leader Pav2 ep.
2017SalvationEvelyn Cole1 ep.
2017The Handmaid's TaleNurse Tania1 ep.
2017Mary Kills PeopleBetty Lisko1 ep.
2016Shoot the MessengerHani Suleman5 ep.
2016Real DetectiveMozelle Robey1 ep.
2015The PlateausSenior Nun1 ep.
2015Schitt's CreekRonnie Lee45 ep.
2014The LotteryJudge #31 ep.
2014Working the EngelsAngelina1 ep.
2013Forgive MeGladdy2 ep.
2012Saving HopeNadia Hope1 ep.
2011KingIngrid Evans13 ep.
2008The BorderDr. DeFilipo1 ep.
2004H2OWilly2 ep.
2004Kevin HillAunt Kathy1 ep.
2003MissingElena Spencer1 ep.
2001TrackerMrs. Baylor1 ep.
2001DocMrs. Morton1 ep.
2001Blue MurderDr. Simmonds2 ep.
2000Soul FoodJudge Bolan3 ep.
1998The Famous Jett JacksonSylvia Sharp1 ep.
1997The Wonderful World of DisneySally2 ep.
1996Psi Factor: Chronicles of the ParanormalCrystal1 ep.
1978Canadian ReflectionsBeth1 ep.

Guest appearances

2025WatsonBrenda the Battle Axe6 ep.
2025Brilliant MindsBetsy Chase3 ep.
2024CrossMiss Nancy5 ep.
2023The Good DoctorJudge J. Kileen1 ep.
2022Pretty Hard CasesEdwina Shanks10 ep.
2021A Million Little ThingsFlorence Davis6 ep.
2023Pinecone & PonyMagnolia (voice)1 ep.
2022LOL: Last One Laughing CanadaSelf - Actress1 ep.
2021Canadian ReflectionsBeth1 ep.
2021TitansMargarita Vee6 ep.
2021The Tamron Hall ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
2017Frankie Drake MysteriesMildred Clarke7 ep.
2020Star Trek: DiscoveryTrill Leader Pav2 ep.
2020Tiny Pretty ThingsMakayla Stroyer2 ep.
2015Schitt's CreekRonnie Lee46 ep.
2019CarterBelle Harthan1 ep.
2018Forgive MeGladdy2 ep.
2018Private EyesCouncillor Samantha Bowman1 ep.
2018In ContemptLoretta2 ep.
2018Mary Kills PeopleBetty Lisko1 ep.
2017SalvationEvelyn Cole1 ep.
2017The Handmaid's TaleNurse Tania1 ep.
2016Shoot the MessengerHani Suleman5 ep.
2016Real DetectiveMozelle Robey1 ep.
2015The PlateausSenior Nun1 ep.
2014The LotteryJudge #31 ep.
2014Working the EngelsAngelina1 ep.
2012Saving HopeNadia Hope1 ep.
2008The BorderDr. DeFilipo1 ep.
2004MissingElena Spencer1 ep.
2004Kevin HillAunt Kathy1 ep.
2003DocMrs. Morton1 ep.
2002TrackerMrs. Baylor1 ep.
2001Blue MurderDr. Simmonds, Isola2 ep.
2001Soul FoodJudge Bolan3 ep.
2001The GuardianReceptionist1 ep.
1998The Wonderful World of DisneyDr. Ericson, Sally2 ep.
2000Psi Factor: Chronicles of the ParanormalCrystal1 ep.
2000The Famous Jett JacksonSylvia Sharp1 ep.
1996GoosebumpsDetective Reddick1 ep.

Also known as: کارن رابینسون