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Karen Robinson
AKA: کارن رابینسون
Acting
Born: 1968
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
34 Global Credits
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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
Watson
Brenda the Battle Axe
2025 · US
Cross
Miss Nancy
2024 · US
Brilliant Minds
Betsy Chase
2024 · US
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Insp. Vivienne Holness
2024 · CA
Echoes
Louise Floss
2022 · AU
Pinecone & Pony
Magnolia (voice)
2022 · CA
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
Self - Actress
2022 · CA
Pretty Hard Cases
Edwina Shanks
2021 · CA
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Watson | 2025 | Brenda the Battle Axe |
| Cross | 2024 | Miss Nancy |
| Brilliant Minds | 2024 | Betsy Chase |
| Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent | 2024 | Insp. Vivienne Holness |
| Echoes | 2022 | Louise Floss |
| Pinecone & Pony | 2022 | Magnolia (voice) |
| LOL: Last One Laughing Canada | 2022 | Self - Actress |
| Pretty Hard Cases | 2021 | Edwina Shanks |
| Tiny Pretty Things | 2020 | Makayla Stroyer |
| Tamron Hall | 2019 | Self - Guest |
| Titans | 2018 | Margarita Vee |
| A Million Little Things | 2018 | Florence Davis |
| Carter | 2018 | Belle Harthan |
| In Contempt | 2018 | Loretta |
| Frankie Drake Mysteries | 2017 | Mildred Clarke |
| The Good Doctor | 2017 | Judge J. Kileen |
| Star Trek: Discovery | 2017 | Trill Leader Pav |
| The Handmaid's Tale | 2017 | Nurse Tania |
| Shoot the Messenger | 2016 | Hani Suleman |
| Private Eyes | 2016 | Councillor Samantha Bowman |
| Real Detective | 2016 | Mozelle Robey |
| Schitt's Creek | 2015 | Ronnie Lee |
| The Lottery | 2014 | Judge #3 |
| Working the Engels | 2014 | Angelina |
| Forgive Me | 2013 | Gladdy |
| Saving Hope | 2012 | Nadia Hope |
| Kevin Hill | 2004 | Aunt Kathy |
| Tracker | 2001 | Mrs. Baylor |
| The Guardian | 2001 | Receptionist |
| Doc | 2001 | Mrs. Morton |
| Blue Murder | 2001 | Dr. Simmonds |
| Soul Food | 2000 | Judge Bolan |
| Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal | 1996 | Crystal |
| Goosebumps | 1995 | Detective Reddick |