Karen Robinson
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 Pretty Hard Cases, showcasing her dynamic range and talent across various roles.
Known For
TV
The Good Doctor
Judge J. Kileen
2017
TV
Titans
Margarita Vee
2018
TV
The Handmaid's Tale
Nurse Tania
2017
TV
Star Trek: Discovery
Trill Leader Pav
2017
TV
Watson
Brenda the Battle Axe
2025
TV
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
2019
TV
Schitt's Creek
Ronnie Lee
2015
TV
Cross
Miss Nancy
2024
TV
The Guardian
Receptionist
2001
TV
Goosebumps
Detective Reddick
1995
TV
Saving Hope
Nadia Hope
2012
TV
A Million Little Things
Florence Davis
2018
TV
Private Eyes
Councillor Samantha Bowman
2016
TV
Missing
Elena Spencer
2003
TV
The Wonderful World of Disney
Dr. Ericson
1997
TV
The Wonderful World of Disney
Sally
1997
TV
Doc
Mrs. Morton
2001
TV
Brilliant Minds
Betsy Chase
2024
TV
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Insp. Vivienne Holness
2024
TV
Frankie Drake Mysteries
Mildred Clarke
2017
Filmography
2025TVWatsonas Brenda the Battle Axe2024TVCrossas Miss Nancy2024TVBrilliant Mindsas Betsy Chase2024TVLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intentas Insp. Vivienne Holness2022TVThe Callingas Capt. Helen Davies2022TVEchoesas Louise Floss2022FilmMy Fake Boyfriendas Lucille2022TVPinecone & Ponyas Magnolia (voice)2022TVLOL: Last One Laughing Canadaas Self2021FilmMorning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever Afteras Cassandra2021FilmTrigger Pointas Quinton2021TVPretty Hard Casesas Edwina Shanks2020TVTiny Pretty Thingsas Makayla Stroyer2020FilmLearning to Love Againas Mrs. Yarrow2020FilmPigsas Beth2020FilmStronger Together, Tous Ensembleas Self2020FilmBest Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewellas Self2019TVTamron Hallas Self - Guest2019FilmMorning Show Mysteries: Death by Designas Cassandra2019FilmMorning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murderas Aunt Cassandra2019FilmMorning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mindas Cassandra2018TVTitansas Margarita Vee2018TVA Million Little Thingsas Florence Davis2018FilmMorning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menuas Cassandra2018TVCarteras Belle Harthan2018TVIn Contemptas Loretta2018FilmMorning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishapsas Cassandra2017TVFrankie Drake Mysteriesas Mildred Clarke2017TVThe Good Doctoras Judge J. Kileen2017TVStar Trek: Discoveryas Trill Leader Pav2017TVSalvationas Evelyn Cole2017TVThe Handmaid's Taleas Nurse Tania2017TVMary Kills Peopleas Betty Lisko2016TVShoot the Messengeras Hani Suleman2016TVPrivate Eyesas Councillor Samantha Bowman2016TVReal Detectiveas Mozelle Robey2015TVThe Plateausas Senior Nun2015TVSchitt's Creekas Ronnie Lee2014FilmCorner Gas: The Movieas Powerco Debbie2014FilmHolidazeas Mrs. Reynolds2014TVThe Lotteryas Judge #32014TVWorking the Engelsas Angelina2013TVForgive Meas Gladdy2012TVSaving Hopeas Nadia Hope2011FilmGhett'a Lifeas Dawn2011TVKingas Ingrid Evans2010FilmThe Gospel According to the Bluesas Cherlene2009TVThe Lineas Carlos' Mother2008FilmAccidental Friendship2008FilmKillshotas 2nd FBI Agent2008TVThe Borderas Dr. DeFilipo2007FilmLars and the Real Girlas Cindy2006FilmCradle of Liesas Bank Teller2005FilmMaydayas Marlene Cobb2005FilmMartha Behind Barsas Jackie2004FilmSnowas Isabel2004TVH2Oas Willy2004TVKevin Hillas Aunt Kathy2004FilmAgainst the Ropesas Kimberly (Insurance)2003FilmLove, Sex, and Eating the Bonesas Heather Taylor2003TVMissingas Elena Spencer2003FilmJasper, Texasas Mary Horn2003FilmStudent Seductionas Lorraine Boyle2003FilmOwning Mahownyas Cage Woman2002FilmRecipe for Murderas D.A. Lowrey2002FilmGilda Radner: It's Always Somethingas Dr. J. Evans2002FilmTwo Against Timeas Connie Matthews2002FilmKeep the Faith, Babyas Hattie Dodson2002FilmNarcas Liz Detmer2001FilmThey Call Me Sirras Aunt Jackie2001FilmJeniferas Lorna2001TVTrackeras Mrs. Baylor2001TVThe Guardianas Receptionist2001FilmMy Louisiana Skyas Magnolia2001FilmFinal Jeopardyas Laura Wilkie2001TVDocas Mrs. Morton2001TVBlue Murderas Isola2000FilmSanta Who?as Dr. Ericson2000FilmThe Perfect Sonas Dr. Palmer2000FilmWho Killed Atlanta's Children?as Lois Evans2000TVSoul Foodas Judge Bolan2000FilmAll-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Storyas Karen1999FilmFreak Cityas Nurse Jan1999FilmLocked in Silenceas Psychologist1998TVThe Famous Jett Jacksonas Sylvia Sharp1998FilmOne Tough Copas Sherene1998FilmThe Wallas Liz (segment "The Badge")1998FilmThe Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenonas Sally1998FilmBad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story1997FilmThe Defenders: Paybackas Mrs. Clarkson1997TVThe Wonderful World of Disneyas Dr. Ericson1997FilmColor of Justiceas New Jersey Assistant D.A1997FilmBooty Callas Admitting Nurse1997FilmShadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homeworkas Miss Macro1996FilmWe the Juryas Evelyn Harris1996TVPsi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormalas Crystal1996FilmMr. and Mrs. Lovingas Norma1996FilmGoosebumps: Say Cheese and Dieas Det. Reddick1995TVGoosebumpsas Detective Reddick1995FilmRudeas Rude Caller1994FilmStalkedas Evelyn1978TVCanadian Reflectionsas Beth