Karen Robinson
Acting
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.
Born: February 28, 1968
Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Known For
H2O
H2O is a Canadian political drama two-part miniseries that first aired on the CBC Television October 31, 2004. It starred Paul Gross and Leslie Hope, with former politician Belinda Stronach making a cameo appearance. Written by Gross and John Krizanc and directed by Charles Binamé, it was nominated for five Gemini Awards and four DGC Craft Awards. It won one Golden Nymph Award for best actor.
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Interviews with the cast, creators, journalists and celebrity fans, plus behind-the-scenes footage from season six.
The Good Doctor
Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join a prestigious hospital's surgical unit. Unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.
The Handmaid's Tale
Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.
Goosebumps
Anything can turn spooky in this horror anthology series based on the best-selling books by master of kid horror, R.L. Stine. In every episode, see what happens when regular kids find themselves in scary situations, and how they work to confront and overcome their fears.
Titans
A team of young superheroes led by Nightwing (formerly Batman's first Robin) form to combat evil and other perils.
Schitt's Creek
Formerly filthy rich video store magnate Johnny Rose, his soap star wife Moira, and their two kids, über-hipster son David and socialite daughter Alexis, suddenly find themselves broke and forced to live in Schitt's Creek, a small depressing town they once bought as a joke.
Real Detective
With narrative driven exclusively by the detectives themselves, each episode ventures deep into the mind of a homicide detective as they describe in vivid detail the one case forever ingrained in their memory.
Doc
Doc is a medical drama/family drama with strong Christian undertones starring Billy Ray Cyrus as Dr. Clint "Doc" Cassidy, a Montana doctor who takes a job in a New York City medical clinic. It ran from March 11, 2001 to November 28, 2004 on PAX. Although set in New York City, all the episodes were shot in and around Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Billie Blessings has gone from beloved chef, restaurant owner, and morning show segment host to the prime suspect in a murder case when one of the executives at the network dies from poisoning.
Filmography
as Brenda the Battle Axe
as Miss Nancy
as Betsy Chase
as Insp. Vivienne Holness
as Capt. Helen Davies
as Louise Floss
as Lucille
as Magnolia (voice)
as Cassandra
as Quinton
as Edwina Shanks
as Makayla Stroyer
as Mrs. Yarrow
as Self - Guest
as Cassandra
as Aunt Cassandra
as Cassandra
as Margarita Vee
as Florence Davis
as Cassandra
as Belle Harthan
as Loretta
as Cassandra
as Mildred Clarke
as Judge J. Kileen
as Trill Leader Pav
as Evelyn Cole
as Nurse Tania
as Betty Lisko
as Hani Suleman
as Councillor Samantha Bowman
as Mozelle Robey
as Ronnie Lee
as Powerco Debbie
as Mrs. Reynolds
as Judge #3
as Angelina
as Gladdy
as Nadia Hope
as Dawn
as Ingrid Evans
as Carlos' Mother
as 2nd FBI Agent
as Dr. DeFilipo
as Cindy
as Bank Teller
as Marlene Cobb
as Jackie
as Isabel
as Willy
as Aunt Kathy
as Kimberly (Insurance)
as Heather Taylor
as Elena Spencer
as Mary Horn
as Lorraine Boyle
as Cage Woman
as D.A. Lowrey
as Dr. J. Evans
as Connie Matthews
as Hattie Dodson
as Liz Detmer
as Aunt Jackie
as Lorna
as Mrs. Baylor
as Receptionist
as Magnolia
as Mrs. Morton
as Dr. Simmonds
as Isola
as Dr. Ericson
as Dr. Palmer
as Lois Evans
as Judge Bolan
as Nurse Jan
as Psychologist
as Sylvia Sharp
as Sherene
as Liz (segment "The Badge")
as Mrs. Clarkson
as Sally
as Dr. Ericson
as New Jersey Assistant D.A
as Admitting Nurse
as Miss Macro
as Evelyn Harris
as Crystal
as Norma
as Det. Reddick
as Detective Reddick
as Rude Caller
as Evelyn