Cast & creator
Karen Robinson
Best known for The Good Doctor, Star Trek: Discovery, The Tamron Hall Show
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.
Also known as: کارن رابینسون
56
film credits
47
television credits
103
1978–2025 · acting roles
6.4
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Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (103)
Showing 103 of 103 credits
The Good Doctor
Judge J. Kileen
2017
Star Trek: Discovery
Trill Leader Pav
2017
The Tamron Hall Show
Self - Guest
2019
The Handmaid's Tale
Nurse Tania
2017
Schitt's Creek
Ronnie Lee
2015
Titans
Margarita Vee
2018
The Guardian
Receptionist
2001
Private Eyes
Councillor Samantha Bowman
2016
A Million Little Things
Florence Davis
2018
Goosebumps
Detective Reddick
1995
Cross
Miss Nancy
2024
Missing
Elena Spencer
2003
Saving Hope
Nadia Hope
2012
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal
Crystal
1996
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Insp. Vivienne Holness
2024
Doc
Mrs. Morton
2001
The Wonderful World of Disney
Dr. Ericson
1997The Wonderful World of Disney
Sally
1997
Brilliant Minds
Betsy Chase
2024
Watson
Brenda the Battle Axe
2025
Kevin Hill
Aunt Kathy
2004
Frankie Drake Mysteries
Mildred Clarke
2017
Salvation
Evelyn Cole
2017
Mary Kills People
Betty Lisko
2017
Pretty Hard Cases
Edwina Shanks
2021
Pinecone & Pony
Magnolia (voice)
2022
Carter
Belle Harthan
2018
The Famous Jett Jackson
Sylvia Sharp
1998
Tracker
Mrs. Baylor
2001
Blue Murder
Isola
2001Blue Murder
Dr. Simmonds
2001
The Border
Dr. DeFilipo
2008
King
Ingrid Evans
2011
Lars and the Real Girl
Cindy
2007
Soul Food
Judge Bolan
2000
Echoes
Louise Floss
2022
Tiny Pretty Things
Makayla Stroyer
2020
The Calling
Helen Davies
2022
The Lottery
Judge #3
2014
Real Detective
Mozelle Robey
2016
In Contempt
Loretta
2018
Forgive Me
Gladdy
2013
Booty Call
Admitting Nurse
1997
LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
Self - Actress
2022
Trigger Point
Quinton
2021
Shoot the Messenger
Hani Suleman
2016
Narc
Liz Detmer
2002
Owning Mahowny
Cage Woman
2003
Killshot
2nd FBI Agent
2008
Against the Ropes
Kimberly (Insurance)
2004
Working the Engels
Angelina
2014
H2O
Willy
2004
My Fake Boyfriend
Lucille
2022
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
Miss Macro
1997
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
Heather Taylor
2003
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design
Cassandra
2019
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After
Cassandra
2021
Corner Gas: The Movie
Powerco Debbie
2014
They Call Me Sirr
Aunt Jackie
2001
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Self
2020The Plateaus
Senior Nun
2015
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind
Cassandra
2019
Santa Who?
Dr. Ericson
2000
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
Jane Rogers
2000
Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story
1998
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Self
2020
Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
Lois Evans
2000
My Louisiana Sky
Magnolia
2001
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
Aunt Cassandra
2019
One Tough Cop
Sherene
1998
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Cassandra
2018
Student Seduction
Lorraine Boyle
2003
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
Cassandra
2018
Jasper, Texas
Mary Horn
2003
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon
Sally
1998
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Norma
1996
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
Det. Reddick
1996
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
Dr. J. Evans
2002
Color of Justice
New Jersey Assistant D.A
1997
Pigs
Beth
2020Final Jeopardy
Laura Wilkie
2001
Snow
Isabel
2004
Mayday
Marlene Cobb
2005
Recipe for Murder
D.A. Lowrey
2002
We the Jury
Evelyn Harris
1996
Two Against Time
Connie Matthews
2002
Martha behind Bars
Jackie
2005
Jenifer
Lorna
2001
The Defenders: Payback
Mrs. Clarkson
1997
Holidaze
Mrs. Reynolds
2014
Keep the Faith, Baby
Hattie Dodson
2002
Freak City
Nurse Jan
1999Canadian Reflections
Beth
1978
Cradle of Lies
Bank Teller
2006
The Perfect Son
Dr. Palmer
2000
The Wall
Liz (segment "The Badge")
1998
Learning to Love Again
Mrs. Yarrow
2020
Accidental Friendship
2008The Gospel According to the Blues
Cherlene
2010
Stalked
Evelyn
1994
Locked in Silence
Psychologist
1999
Rude
Rude Caller
1995
Ghett'a Life
Dawn
2011