Karen Robinson
Born Feb 28, 1968 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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
2025
Cross
2024
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024
Brilliant Minds
2024
The Calling
2022
Echoes
2022
Pinecone & Pony
2022
My Fake Boyfriend
2022
Pretty Hard Cases
2021
Trigger Point
2021
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
2021
Tiny Pretty Things
2020
Pigs
2020
Learning to Love Again
2020
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
2019
Titans
2018
A Million Little Things
2018
Carter
2018
In Contempt
2018
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
2018
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
2018
The Good Doctor
2017
The Handmaid's Tale
2017
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017
Salvation
2017
Mary Kills People
2017
Private Eyes
2016
Real Detective
2016
Shoot the Messenger
2016
Schitt's Creek
2015
The Lottery
2014
Working the Engels
2014
Corner Gas: The Movie
2014
Holidaze
2014
Forgive Me
2013
Saving Hope
2012
King
2011
Ghett'a Life
2011
The Border
2008
Killshot
2008
Accidental Friendship
2008
Lars and the Real Girl
2007
Cradle of Lies
2006
Martha behind Bars
2005
Kevin Hill
2004
Against the Ropes
2004
H2O
2004
Snow
2004
Missing
2003
Owning Mahowny
2003
Student Seduction
2003
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
2003
Jasper, Texas
2003
Narc
2002
Two Against Time
2002
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
2002
Keep the Faith, Baby
2002
The Guardian
2001
Doc
2001
Blue Murder
2001
Tracker
2001
Jenifer
2001
They Call Me Sirr
2001
My Louisiana Sky
2001
Soul Food
2000
Santa Who?
2000
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
2000
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
2000
The Perfect Son
2000
Locked in Silence
1999
Freak City
1999
The Famous Jett Jackson
1998
One Tough Cop
1998
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
1998
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
1998
The Wall
1998
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997
Booty Call
1997
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
1997
The Defenders: Payback
1997
Color of Justice
1997
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1996
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
1996
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
1996
We the Jury
1996
Goosebumps
1995
Rude
1995
Stalked
1994