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Karen Robinson

Karen Robinson

Acting·1968·54 films

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

Lars and the Real Girl
Lars and the Real Girl (2007)Cindy
Narc
Narc (2002)Liz Detmer
Killshot
Killshot (2008)2nd FBI Agent
Trigger Point
Trigger Point (2021)Quinton
Owning Mahowny
Owning Mahowny (2003)Cage Woman
My Fake Boyfriend
My Fake Boyfriend (2022)Lucille
Against the Ropes
Against the Ropes (2004)Kimberly (Insurance)
Booty Call
Booty Call (1997)Admitting Nurse
Santa Who?
Santa Who? (2000)Dr. Ericson
Corner Gas: The Movie
Corner Gas: The Movie (2014)Powerco Debbie
Holidaze
Holidaze (2014)Mrs. Reynolds
Snow
Snow (2004)Isabel
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell (2020)Self
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind (2019)Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps (2018)Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder (2019)Aunt Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu (2018)Cassandra
Mayday
Mayday (2005)Marlene Cobb
Jasper, Texas
Jasper, Texas (2003)Mary Horn
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones (2003)Heather Taylor
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
Who Killed Atlanta's Children? (2000)Lois Evans
Student Seduction
Student Seduction (2003)Lorraine Boyle
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design (2019)Cassandra
My Louisiana Sky
My Louisiana Sky (2001)Magnolia
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After (2021)Cassandra
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die (1996)Det. Reddick
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story (2000)Karen
One Tough Cop
One Tough Cop (1998)Sherene
Color of Justice
Color of Justice (1997)New Jersey Assistant D.A
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework (1997)Miss Macro
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon (1998)Sally
Learning to Love Again
Learning to Love Again (2020)Mrs. Yarrow
Accidental Friendship
Accidental Friendship (2008)
The Perfect Son
The Perfect Son (2000)Dr. Palmer
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Mr. and Mrs. Loving (1996)Norma
Locked in Silence
Locked in Silence (1999)Psychologist
Keep the Faith, Baby
Keep the Faith, Baby (2002)Hattie Dodson
They Call Me Sirr
They Call Me Sirr (2001)Aunt Jackie
Rude
Rude (1995)Rude Caller
Jenifer
Jenifer (2001)Lorna
We the Jury
We the Jury (1996)Evelyn Harris
Cradle of Lies
Cradle of Lies (2006)Bank Teller
The Wall
The Wall (1998)Liz (segment "The Badge")
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story (1998)
The Defenders: Payback
The Defenders: Payback (1997)Mrs. Clarkson
Freak City
Freak City (1999)Nurse Jan
Stalked
Stalked (1994)Evelyn
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something (2002)Dr. J. Evans
Two Against Time
Two Against Time (2002)Connie Matthews
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble (2020)Self
Martha Behind Bars
Martha Behind Bars (2005)Jackie
Recipe for Murder
Recipe for Murder (2002)D.A. Lowrey
Ghett'a Life
Ghett'a Life (2011)Dawn
Pigs
Pigs (2020)Beth