Karen Robinson

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.

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Known For

The Handmaid's Tale

2017 • as Nurse Tania

The Good Doctor

2017 • as Judge J. Kileen

Schitt's Creek

2015 • as Ronnie Lee

The Wonderful World of Disney

1997 • as Dr. Ericson

The Wonderful World of Disney

1997 • as Sally

Tamron Hall

2019 • as Self - Guest

Filmography

2025

Watson

as Brenda the Battle Axe

TV - Released: 1/26/2025

2024

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

as Insp. Vivienne Holness

TV - Released: 2/22/2024

Cross

as Miss Nancy

TV - Released: 11/14/2024

Brilliant Minds

as Betsy Chase

TV - Released: 9/23/2024

2022

My Fake Boyfriend

as Lucille

Movie - Released: 6/10/2022

Pinecone & Pony

as Magnolia (voice)

TV - Released: 4/8/2022

The Calling

as Capt. Helen Davies

TV - Released: 11/10/2022

Echoes

as Louise Floss

TV - Released: 8/19/2022

LOL: Last One Laughing Canada

as Self

TV - Released: 2/18/2022

2021

Trigger Point

as Quinton

Movie - Released: 4/23/2021

Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After

as Cassandra

Movie - Released: 5/23/2021

Pretty Hard Cases

as Unit Commander Edwina Shanks

TV - Released: 2/3/2021

Pretty Hard Cases

as Superintendent Edwina Shanks

TV - Released: 2/3/2021

2020

Learning to Love Again

as Mrs. Yarrow

Movie - Released: 10/10/2020

Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell

as Self

Movie - Released: 4/7/2020

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

as Self

Movie - Released: 4/26/2020

Tiny Pretty Things

as Makayla Stroyer

TV - Released: 12/14/2020

2019

Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design

as Cassandra

Movie - Released: 4/28/2019

Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder

as Aunt Cassandra

Movie - Released: 4/21/2019

Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind

as Cassandra

Movie - Released: 4/14/2019

Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest

TV - Released: 9/9/2019

2018

Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu

as Cassandra

Movie - Released: 7/22/2018

Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps

as Cassandra

Movie - Released: 1/21/2018

Titans

as Margarita Vee

TV - Released: 10/12/2018

A Million Little Things

as Florence Davis

TV - Released: 9/26/2018

In Contempt

as Loretta

TV - Released: 4/10/2018

Carter

as Belle Harthan

TV - Released: 5/15/2018

2017

The Good Doctor

as Judge J. Kileen

TV - Released: 9/25/2017

Frankie Drake Mysteries

as Mildred Clarke

TV - Released: 11/6/2017

The Handmaid's Tale

as Nurse Tania

TV - Released: 4/26/2017

Salvation

as Evelyn Cole

TV - Released: 7/12/2017

Mary Kills People

as Betty Lisko

TV - Released: 1/25/2017

Star Trek: Discovery

as Trill Leader Pav

TV - Released: 9/24/2017

2016

Shoot the Messenger

as Hani Suleman

TV - Released: 10/8/2016

Real Detective

as Mozelle Robey

TV - Released: 1/7/2016

Private Eyes

as Councillor Samantha Bowman

TV - Released: 5/26/2016

2015

Schitt's Creek

as Ronnie Lee

TV - Released: 1/13/2015

The Plateaus

as Senior Nun

TV - Released: 9/10/2015

2014

Holidaze

as Mrs. Reynolds

Movie - Released: 10/22/2014

Corner Gas: The Movie

as Powerco Debbie

Movie - Released: 12/3/2014

Working the Engels

as Angelina

TV - Released: 3/12/2014

The Lottery

as Judge #3

TV - Released: 7/20/2014

2013

Forgive Me

as Gladdy

TV - Released: 9/4/2013

2012

Saving Hope

as Nadia Hope

TV - Released: 6/7/2012

2011

Ghett'a Life

as Dawn

Movie - Released: 12/2/2011

King

as Ingrid Evans

TV - Released: 4/17/2011

2010

Movie

The Gospel According to the Blues

as Cherlene

Movie - Released: 6/1/2010

2009

The Line

as Carlos' Mother

TV - Released: 3/16/2009

2008

Killshot

as 2nd FBI Agent

Movie - Released: 11/13/2008

Accidental Friendship

Movie - Released: 11/15/2008

The Border

as Dr. DeFilipo

TV - Released: 1/7/2008

2007

Lars and the Real Girl

as Cindy

Movie - Released: 10/12/2007

2006

Cradle of Lies

as Bank Teller

Movie - Released: 5/15/2006

2005

Mayday

as Marlene Cobb

Movie - Released: 10/2/2005

Martha Behind Bars

as Jackie

Movie - Released: 9/25/2005

2004

Against the Ropes

as Kimberly (Insurance)

Movie - Released: 2/20/2004

Snow

as Isabel

Movie - Released: 12/13/2004

Kevin Hill

as Aunt Kathy

TV - Released: 9/29/2004

H2O

as Willy

TV - Released: 10/31/2004

2003

Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones

as Heather Taylor

Movie - Released: 9/6/2003

Owning Mahowny

as Cage Woman

Movie - Released: 5/2/2003

Jasper, Texas

as Mary Horn

Movie - Released: 6/8/2003

Student Seduction

as Lorraine Boyle

Movie - Released: 5/5/2003

Missing

as Elena Spencer

TV - Released: 8/2/2003

2002

Two Against Time

as Connie Matthews

Movie - Released: 4/21/2002

Gilda Radner: It's Always Something

as Dr. J. Evans

Movie - Released: 4/29/2002

Keep the Faith, Baby

as Hattie Dodson

Movie - Released: 2/11/2002

Recipe for Murder

as D.A. Lowrey

Movie - Released: 5/4/2002

Narc

as Liz Detmer

Movie - Released: 1/14/2002

2001

My Louisiana Sky

as Magnolia

Movie - Released: 5/12/2001

They Call Me Sirr

as Aunt Jackie

Movie - Released: 11/1/2001

Jenifer

as Lorna

Movie - Released: 10/21/2001

Movie

Final Jeopardy

as Laura Wilkie

Movie - Released: 4/9/2001

Blue Murder

as Isola

TV - Released: 1/10/2001

The Guardian

as Receptionist

TV - Released: 9/25/2001

Blue Murder

as Dr. Simmonds

TV - Released: 1/10/2001

Tracker

as Mrs. Baylor

TV - Released: 10/15/2001

Doc

as Mrs. Morton

TV - Released: 3/11/2001

2000

All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story

as Karen

Movie - Released: 1/18/2000

The Perfect Son

as Dr. Palmer

Movie - Released: 11/8/2000

Who Killed Atlanta's Children?

as Lois Evans

Movie - Released: 7/16/2000

Soul Food

as Judge Bolan

TV - Released: 6/28/2000

1999

Locked in Silence

as Psychologist

Movie - Released: 1/1/1999

Freak City

as Nurse Jan

Movie - Released: 1/16/1999

1998

One Tough Cop

as Sherene

Movie - Released: 10/9/1998

The Wall

as Liz (segment "The Badge")

Movie - Released: 5/24/1998

The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon

as Sally

Movie - Released: 2/15/1998

Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story

Movie - Released: 2/8/1998

The Famous Jett Jackson

as Sylvia Sharp

TV - Released: 10/25/1998

1997

Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework

as Miss Macro

Movie - Released: 1/1/1997

Booty Call

as Admitting Nurse

Movie - Released: 2/26/1997

Color of Justice

as New Jersey Assistant D.A

Movie - Released: 9/7/1997

Movie

The Defenders: Payback

as Mrs. Clarkson

Movie - Released: 10/12/1997

The Wonderful World of Disney

as Dr. Ericson

TV - Released: 9/28/1997

The Wonderful World of Disney

as Sally

TV - Released: 9/28/1997

1996

We the Jury

as Evelyn Harris

Movie - Released: 10/16/1996

Mr. and Mrs. Loving

as Norma

Movie - Released: 3/13/1996

Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die

as Det. Reddick

Movie - Released: 2/9/1996

Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal

as Crystal

TV - Released: 9/28/1996

1995

Rude

as Rude Caller

Movie - Released: 9/8/1995

Goosebumps

as Detective Reddick

TV - Released: 10/27/1995

1994

Stalked

as Evelyn

Movie - Released: 1/1/1994

1978

Canadian Reflections

as Beth

TV - Released: 6/10/1978