Karen Robinson
Feb 28, 1968 (57 years old) in 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
The Handmaid's Tale
Nurse Tania
The Good Doctor
Judge J. Kileen
The Wonderful World of Disney
Dr. Ericson
Schitt's Creek
Ronnie Lee
Star Trek: Discovery
Trill Leader Pav
A Million Little Things
Florence Davis
Titans
Margarita Vee
Goosebumps
Detective Reddick
Saving Hope
Nadia Hope
Credits
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Watson 2025Brenda the Battle Axe★ 5.6 -
Cross 2024Miss Nancy★ 7.3 -
Brilliant Minds 2024Betsy Chase★ 7.8 -
Insp. Vivienne Holness★ 6.8 -
The Calling 2022Capt. Helen Davies★ 6.1 -
Echoes 2022Louise Floss★ 6.7 -
My Fake Boyfriend 2022Lucille★ 5.9 -
Pinecone & Pony 2022Magnolia (voice)★ 4.3 -
Self★ 5.9 -
Cassandra★ 7.2 -
Trigger Point 2021Quinton★ 6.2 -
Pretty Hard Cases 2021Unit Commander Edwina Shanks★ 6.4 -
Tiny Pretty Things 2020Makayla Stroyer★ 7.4 -
Mrs. Yarrow★ 5.9 -
Self★ 5.5 -
Self★ 8.7 -
Cassandra★ 7.3 -
Aunt Cassandra★ 6.5 -
Cassandra★ 6.7 -
Titans 2018Margarita Vee★ 7.9 -
Florence Davis★ 7.4 -
Cassandra★ 6.9 -
Carter 2018Belle Harthan★ 6.8 -
In Contempt 2018Loretta★ 6.9 -
Cassandra★ 7.4 -
Mildred Clarke★ 6.5 -
The Good Doctor 2017Judge J. Kileen★ 8.5 -
Star Trek: Discovery 2017Trill Leader Pav★ 7.1 -
Salvation 2017Evelyn Cole★ 6.6 -
The Handmaid's Tale 2017Nurse Tania★ 8.2 -
Mary Kills People 2017Betty Lisko★ 7.5 -
Shoot the Messenger 2016Hani Suleman★ 6.7 -
Private Eyes 2016Councillor Samantha Bowman★ 7.3 -
Real Detective 2016Mozelle Robey★ 7.7 -
The Plateaus 2015Senior Nun★ 4 -
Schitt's Creek 2015Ronnie Lee★ 7.7 -
Powerco Debbie★ 6.2 -
Holidaze 2014Mrs. Reynolds★ 5.3 -
The Lottery 2014Judge #3★ 6 -
Working the Engels 2014Angelina★ 7.5 -
Forgive Me 2013Gladdy★ NR -
Saving Hope 2012Nadia Hope★ 7 -
Ghett'a Life 2011Dawn★ 5 -
King 2011Ingrid Evans★ 7 -
Cherlene★ 3
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The Line 2009Carlos' Mother★ 2.5 -
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Killshot 20082nd FBI Agent★ 5.8 -
The Border 2008Dr. DeFilipo★ 6.2 -
Cindy★ 7.2 -
Cradle of Lies 2006Bank Teller★ 3 -
Mayday 2005Marlene Cobb★ 4.5 -
Martha Behind Bars 2005Jackie★ 2 -
Snow 2004Isabel★ 7.1 -
H2O 2004Willy★ 9 -
Kevin Hill 2004Aunt Kathy★ 5.3 -
Against the Ropes 2004Kimberly (Insurance)★ 5 -
Heather Taylor★ 4.2 -
Missing 2003Elena Spencer★ 6.7 -
Jasper, Texas 2003Mary Horn★ 6.1 -
Student Seduction 2003Lorraine Boyle★ 6.5 -
Owning Mahowny 2003Cage Woman★ 6.7 -
Recipe for Murder 2002D.A. Lowrey★ NR -
Dr. J. Evans★ 5.5 -
Two Against Time 2002Connie Matthews★ 3 -
Keep the Faith, Baby 2002Hattie Dodson★ 5.8 -
Narc 2002Liz Detmer★ 6.7 -
They Call Me Sirr 2001Aunt Jackie★ 7.6 -
Jenifer 2001Lorna★ 7 -
Tracker 2001Mrs. Baylor★ 6.6 -
The Guardian 2001Receptionist★ 6.9 -
My Louisiana Sky 2001Magnolia★ 6.5 -
Final Jeopardy 2001Laura Wilkie★ NR
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Doc 2001Mrs. Morton★ 7.4 -
Blue Murder 2001Isola★ 6 -
The Perfect Son 2000Dr. Palmer★ 5.2 -
Lois Evans★ 5.5 -
Soul Food 2000Judge Bolan★ 7 -
Karen★ 4.1 -
Freak City 1999Nurse Jan★ 5 -
Locked in Silence 1999Psychologist★ 6 -
Sylvia Sharp★ 6.9 -
One Tough Cop 1998Sherene★ 3.6 -
The Wall 1998Liz (segment "The Badge")★ 5.7 -
Sally★ 4.2 -
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Mrs. Clarkson★ 3.5
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Dr. Ericson★ 6.8 -
Color of Justice 1997New Jersey Assistant D.A★ 5.5 -
Booty Call 1997Admitting Nurse★ 5.2 -
Miss Macro★ 5.4 -
We the Jury 1996Evelyn Harris★ 9 -
Crystal★ 6.9 -
Mr. and Mrs. Loving 1996Norma★ 5.6 -
Det. Reddick★ 6.7 -
Goosebumps 1995Detective Reddick★ 7.9 -
Rude 1995Rude Caller★ 4.5 -
Stalked 1994Evelyn★ 5.5 -
Canadian Reflections 1978Beth★ NR