
Acting
Karen Robinson
Born 1968-02-28· 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 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
Full filmography

The Guardian
2001
DRAMA
The Handmaid's Tale
2017
DRAMA
Schitt's Creek
2015
COMEDY
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
SCI-FI
Titans
2018
DRAMA
A Million Little Things
2018
DRAMA
Echoes
2022
DRAMA
Private Eyes
2016
CRIME
Goosebumps
1995
SCI-FI
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024
CRIME
Saving Hope
2012
SCI-FI
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
1996
SCI-FI
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997
ANIMATION
Cross
2024
CRIME
Missing
2003
ACTION
Watson
2025
DRAMA
Brilliant Minds
2024
DRAMA
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017
DRAMA
Salvation
2017
DRAMA
Pretty Hard Cases
2021
COMEDY
Mary Kills People
2017
DRAMA
Carter
2018
DRAMA
Lars and the Real Girl
2007
DRAMA
Real Detective
2016
DRAMA
The Calling
2022
DRAMA
Tiny Pretty Things
2020
DRAMA
Narc
2002
CRIME