
Karen Hines
Biography
Karen Hines, a globally acclaimed satirist, has captivated audiences worldwide with her plays and 'little films,' earning critical praise and cementing her reputation as a unique artist. Known for blending disparate themes like magical realism, feminism, real estate, and climate change in her musings on modern life, she's authored seven award-winning plays published by Coach House Books. Twice a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award, Hines has directed and collaborated on various productions, including the beloved adult horror clowns, Mump & Smoot. Her recent works, such as the micro-theatrical solo "Crawlspace" and "All the Little Animals I Have Eaten," demonstrate her innovative storytelling. Currently, she's creating new plays, including the fourth installment in the Pochsy series, showcasing her unique blend of clown and bouffon styles, establishing her as a trailblazing auteur in thought-provoking and entertaining theatre.
Known For

TV
Braceface
Tattoo Artist (voice) (uncredited)
2001

TV
The Newsroom
1996

TV
Puppets Who Kill
2002

Film
Man of the Year
Alison McAndrews
2006

Film
Holiday in Handcuffs
Maria
2007

Film
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Tommy's Publicist
2001

Film
Model Behavior
Monique
2000
TV
Foreign Objects
2001

Film
Comeback Season
Health Care Worker
2006

Film
Food of the Gods II
Angie
1989

Film
Escape from the Newsroom
Karen
2002

Film
BUNKER TIME!
Cheese Louise (voice)
2025
Film
The Events Leading Up to My Death
Katy
1991
Film
Fire and Fury
2008
Film
Married Life: The Movie
1994
Filmography
2025FilmBUNKER TIME!as Cheese Louise (voice)2008FilmFire and Fury2007FilmHoliday in Handcuffsas Maria2006FilmMan of the Yearas Alison McAndrews2006FilmComeback Seasonas Health Care Worker2002FilmEscape from the Newsroomas Karen2002TVPuppets Who Kill2001TVForeign Objects2001FilmHedwig and the Angry Inchas Tommy's Publicist2001TVBracefaceas Tattoo Artist (voice) (uncredited)2000FilmModel Behavioras Monique1996TVThe Newsroom1994FilmMarried Life: The Movie1991FilmThe Events Leading Up to My Deathas Katy1989FilmFood of the Gods IIas Angie