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Karen Robinson

Acting Born Feb 28, 1968 Toronto, Ontario, Canada 24 credits

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.

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Full filmography

  • The Good Doctor (2017) as Judge J. Kileen
  • The Handmaid's Tale (2017) as Nurse Tania
  • Star Trek: Discovery (2017) as Trill Leader Pav
  • Schitt's Creek (2015) as Ronnie Lee
  • Titans (2018) as Margarita Vee
  • Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
  • The Guardian (2001) as Receptionist
  • Missing (2003) as Elena Spencer
  • Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996) as Crystal
  • Private Eyes (2016) as Councillor Samantha Bowman
  • Goosebumps (1995) as Detective Reddick
  • A Million Little Things (2018) as Florence Davis
  • Saving Hope (2012) as Nadia Hope
  • Cross (2024) as Miss Nancy
  • Brilliant Minds (2024) as Betsy Chase
  • Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2024) as Insp. Vivienne Holness
  • Doc (2001) as Mrs. Morton
  • Frankie Drake Mysteries (2017) as Mildred Clarke
  • Watson (2025) as Brenda the Battle Axe
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (1997) as Dr. Ericson
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (1997) as Sally
  • Salvation (2017) as Evelyn Cole
  • Kevin Hill (2004) as Aunt Kathy
  • Carter (2018) as Belle Harthan