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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Watson
Character: Brenda the Battle Axe
TV • 2025
Cross
Character: Miss Nancy
TV • 2024
Brilliant Minds
Character: Betsy Chase
TV • 2024
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Character: Insp. Vivienne Holness
TV • 2024
The Calling
Character: Capt. Helen Davies
TV • 2022
Echoes
Character: Louise Floss
TV • 2022
My Fake Boyfriend
Character: Lucille
MOVIE • 2022
Pinecone & Pony
Character: Magnolia (voice)
TV • 2022
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
Character: Self
TV • 2022
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
Character: Cassandra
MOVIE • 2021
Trigger Point
Character: Quinton
MOVIE • 2021
Pretty Hard Cases
Character: Unit Commander Edwina Shanks
TV • 2021
Pretty Hard Cases
Character: Superintendent Edwina Shanks
TV • 2021
Tiny Pretty Things
Character: Makayla Stroyer
TV • 2020
Learning to Love Again
Character: Mrs. Yarrow
MOVIE • 2020
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2020
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2020
Tamron Hall
Character: Self - Guest
TV • 2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
Character: Cassandra
MOVIE • 2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
Character: Aunt Cassandra
MOVIE • 2019