Karen Robinson
Acting
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Acting Credits
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...
Known For
Filmography
Watson
2025
as Brenda the Battle Axe
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024
as Insp. Vivienne Holness
Cross
2024
as Miss Nancy
Brilliant Minds
2024
as Betsy Chase
My Fake Boyfriend
2022
as Lucille
Pinecone & Pony
2022
as Magnolia (voice)
The Calling
2022
as Capt. Helen Davies
Echoes
2022
as Louise Floss
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
2022
as Self - Actress
Trigger Point
2021
as Quinton
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
2021
as Cassandra
Pretty Hard Cases
2021
as Edwina Shanks
Learning to Love Again
2020
as Mrs. Yarrow
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
2020
as Self
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020
as Self
Pigs
2020
as Beth
Tiny Pretty Things
2020
as Makayla Stroyer
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
2019
as Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
2019
as Aunt Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
2019
as Cassandra
Tamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
2018
as Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
2018
as Cassandra
Titans
2018
as Margarita Vee
A Million Little Things
2018
as Florence Davis
In Contempt
2018
as Loretta
Carter
2018
as Belle Harthan
The Good Doctor
2017
as Judge J. Kileen
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017
as Mildred Clarke
The Handmaid's Tale
2017
as Nurse Tania
Salvation
2017
as Evelyn Cole
Mary Kills People
2017
as Betty Lisko
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
as Trill Leader Pav
Real Detective
2016
as Mozelle Robey
Shoot the Messenger
2016
as Hani Suleman
Private Eyes
2016
as Councillor Samantha Bowman
Schitt's Creek
2015
as Ronnie Lee
The Plateaus
2015
as Senior Nun
Holidaze
2014
as Mrs. Reynolds
Corner Gas: The Movie
2014
as Powerco Debbie
Working the Engels
2014
as Angelina
The Lottery
2014
as Judge #3
Forgive Me
2013
as Gladdy
Saving Hope
2012
as Nadia Hope
Ghett'a Life
2011
as Dawn
King
2011
as Ingrid Evans
The Gospel According to the Blues
2010
as Cherlene
Killshot
2008
as 2nd FBI Agent
Accidental Friendship
2008
The Border
2008
as Dr. DeFilipo
Lars and the Real Girl
2007
as Cindy
Cradle of Lies
2006
as Bank Teller
Mayday
2005
as Marlene Cobb
Martha behind Bars
2005
as Jackie
Against the Ropes
2004
as Kimberly (Insurance)
Snow
2004
as Isabel
H2O
2004
as Willy
Kevin Hill
2004
as Aunt Kathy
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
2003
as Heather Taylor
Owning Mahowny
2003
as Cage Woman
Jasper, Texas
2003
as Mary Horn
Student Seduction
2003
as Lorraine Boyle
Missing
2003
as Elena Spencer
Two Against Time
2002
as Connie Matthews
Keep the Faith, Baby
2002
as Hattie Dodson
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
2002
as Dr. J. Evans
Recipe for Murder
2002
as D.A. Lowrey
Narc
2002
as Liz Detmer
My Louisiana Sky
2001
as Magnolia
They Call Me Sirr
2001
as Aunt Jackie
Jenifer
2001
as Lorna
Final Jeopardy
2001
as Laura Wilkie
Blue Murder
2001
as Dr. Simmonds
Tracker
2001
as Mrs. Baylor
The Guardian
2001
as Receptionist
Blue Murder
2001
as Isola
Doc
2001
as Mrs. Morton
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
2000
as Jane Rogers
The Perfect Son
2000
as Dr. Palmer
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
2000
as Lois Evans
Santa Who?
2000
as Dr. Ericson
Soul Food
2000
as Judge Bolan
Locked in Silence
1999
as Psychologist
Freak City
1999
as Nurse Jan
One Tough Cop
1998
as Sherene
The Wall
1998
as Liz (segment "The Badge")
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
1998
as Sally
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
1998
The Famous Jett Jackson
1998
as Sylvia Sharp
Booty Call
1997
as Admitting Nurse
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
1997
as Miss Macro
The Defenders: Payback
1997
as Mrs. Clarkson
Color of Justice
1997
as New Jersey Assistant D.A
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997
as Dr. Ericson
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997
as Sally
We the Jury
1996
as Evelyn Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
1996
as Norma
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
1996
as Det. Reddick
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1996
as Crystal
Rude
1995
as Rude Caller
Goosebumps
1995
as Detective Reddick
Stalked
1994
as Evelyn
Canadian Reflections
1978
as Beth