Karen Robinson
Born February 28, 1968 · 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.
Notable Appearances
Movies
Lars and the Real Girl
Narc
Booty Call
Killshot
Against the Ropes
Trigger Point
Owning Mahowny
Santa Who?
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
Pigs
My Fake Boyfriend
Student Seduction
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Snow
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
The Wall
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
One Tough Cop
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
My Louisiana Sky
Holidaze
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
Corner Gas: The Movie
Jenifer
We the Jury
Jasper, Texas
They Call Me Sirr
Mayday
Color of Justice
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
Accidental Friendship
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
TV Shows
Schitt's Creek
Private Eyes
Cross
Tamron Hall
Goosebumps
The Guardian
A Million Little Things
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
The Wonderful World of Disney
Saving Hope
Brilliant Minds
Watson
Missing
Doc
Frankie Drake Mysteries
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
Salvation
Carter
Kevin Hill
Blue Murder
Mary Kills People
Tracker
Pretty Hard Cases
The Famous Jett Jackson
Echoes
The Border
Soul Food
Pinecone & Pony
The Calling
King
Tiny Pretty Things
The Lottery
Real Detective
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
In Contempt
Forgive Me
H2O
Working the Engels
