Karen Robinson

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Karen Robinson

Acting 58 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 e…

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The Good Doctor

The Good Doctor

8.5 2017 TV Show
The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale

8.2 2017 TV Show
Titans

Titans

7.9 2018 TV Show
Star Trek: Discovery

Star Trek: Discovery

6.9 2017 TV Show
Lars and the Real Girl

Lars and the Real Girl

7.2 2007 Movie
Schitt's Creek

Schitt's Creek

7.8 2015 TV Show
Tamron Hall

Tamron Hall

4.7 2019 TV Show
Goosebumps

Goosebumps

8.0 1995 TV Show
Narc

Narc

6.8 2002 Movie
Salvation

Salvation

6.6 2017 TV Show
Cross

Cross

7.0 2024 TV Show
Private Eyes

Private Eyes

7.3 2016 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Watson

    TV show Brenda the Battle Axe

  2. 2024
    Cross

    TV show Miss Nancy

  3. 2024
    Brilliant Minds

    TV show Betsy Chase

  4. 2024
    Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

    TV show Insp. Vivienne Holness

  5. 2022
    The Calling

    TV show Capt. Helen Davies

  6. 2022
    Echoes

    TV show Louise Floss

  7. 2022
    My Fake Boyfriend

    Movie Lucille

  8. 2022
    Pinecone & Pony

    TV show Magnolia (voice)

  9. 2022
    LOL: Last One Laughing Canada

    TV show Self - Actress

  10. 2021
    Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After

    Movie Cassandra

  11. 2021
    Trigger Point

    Movie Quinton

  12. 2021
    Pretty Hard Cases

    TV show Edwina Shanks

  13. 2020
    Tiny Pretty Things

    TV show Makayla Stroyer

  14. 2020
    Learning to Love Again

    Movie Mrs. Yarrow

  15. 2020
    Pigs

    Movie Beth

  16. 2020
    Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

    Movie Self

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  1. 2020
    Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell

    Movie Self

  2. 2019
    Tamron Hall

    TV show Self - Guest

  3. 2019
    Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design

    Movie Cassandra

  4. 2019
    Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder

    Movie Aunt Cassandra

  5. 2019
    Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind

    Movie Cassandra

  6. 2018
    Titans

    TV show Margarita Vee

  7. 2018
    A Million Little Things

    TV show Florence Davis

  8. 2018
    Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu

    Movie Cassandra

  9. 2018
    Carter

    TV show Belle Harthan

  10. 2018
    In Contempt

    TV show Loretta

  11. 2018
    Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps

    Movie Cassandra

  12. 2017
    Frankie Drake Mysteries

    TV show Mildred Clarke

  13. 2017
    The Good Doctor

    TV show Judge J. Kileen

  14. 2017
    Star Trek: Discovery

    TV show Trill Leader Pav

  15. 2017
    Salvation

    TV show Evelyn Cole

  16. 2017
    The Handmaid's Tale

    TV show Nurse Tania

  17. 2017
    Mary Kills People

    TV show Betty Lisko

  18. 2016
    Shoot the Messenger

    TV show Hani Suleman

  19. 2016
    Private Eyes

    TV show Councillor Samantha Bowman

  20. 2016
    Real Detective

    TV show Mozelle Robey

  21. 2015
    The Plateaus

    TV show Senior Nun

  22. 2015
    Schitt's Creek

    TV show Ronnie Lee

  23. 2014
    Corner Gas: The Movie

    Movie Powerco Debbie

  24. 2014
    Holidaze

    Movie Mrs. Reynolds