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
Lars and the Real Girl
(2007)
Cindy
Narc
(2002)
Liz Detmer
Trigger Point
(2021)
Quinton
Killshot
(2008)
2nd FBI Agent
My Fake Boyfriend
(2022)
Lucille
Booty Call
(1997)
Admitting Nurse
Against the Ropes
(2004)
Kimberly (Insurance)
Owning Mahowny
(2003)
Cage Woman
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
(2018)
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
(2019)
Cassandra
Snow
(2004)
Isabel
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
(1998)
Full Filmography
Acting
Stalked
(1994)
Evelyn
Rude
(1995)
Rude Caller
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
(1996)
Det. Reddick
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
(1996)
Norma
We the Jury
(1996)
Evelyn Harris
Booty Call
(1997)
Admitting Nurse
Color of Justice
(1997)
New Jersey Assistant D.A
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
(1997)
Miss Macro
The Defenders: Payback
(1997)
Mrs. Clarkson
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
(1998)
Sally
The Wall
(1998)
Liz (segment "The Badge")
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
(1998)
One Tough Cop
(1998)
Sherene
Locked in Silence
(1999)
Psychologist
Freak City
(1999)
Nurse Jan
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
(2000)
Lois Evans
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
(2000)
Karen
The Perfect Son
(2000)
Dr. Palmer
They Call Me Sirr
(2001)
Aunt Jackie
Jenifer
(2001)
Lorna
Final Jeopardy
(2001)
Laura Wilkie
My Louisiana Sky
(2001)
Magnolia
Two Against Time
(2002)
Connie Matthews
Narc
(2002)
Liz Detmer
Keep the Faith, Baby
(2002)
Hattie Dodson
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
(2002)
Dr. J. Evans
Recipe for Murder
(2002)
D.A. Lowrey
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
(2003)
Heather Taylor
Student Seduction
(2003)
Lorraine Boyle
Owning Mahowny
(2003)
Cage Woman
Jasper, Texas
(2003)
Mary Horn
Snow
(2004)
Isabel
Against the Ropes
(2004)
Kimberly (Insurance)
Mayday
(2005)
Marlene Cobb
Cradle of Lies
(2006)
Bank Teller
Lars and the Real Girl
(2007)
Cindy
Killshot
(2008)
2nd FBI Agent
Accidental Friendship
(2008)
The Gospel According to the Blues
(2010)
Cherlene
Ghett'a Life
(2011)
Dawn
Holidaze
(2014)
Mrs. Reynolds
Corner Gas: The Movie
(2014)
Powerco Debbie
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
(2018)
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
(2018)
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
(2019)
Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
(2019)
Aunt Cassandra
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
(2019)
Cassandra
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
(2020)
Self
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
(2020)
Self
Learning to Love Again
(2020)
Mrs. Yarrow
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
(2021)
Cassandra
Trigger Point
(2021)
Quinton
My Fake Boyfriend
(2022)
Lucille