Karen Robinson
Canadian actress with a wide career in film and television, with a notable theater career. She has appeared in major serialized productions such as 'The Handmaid's Tale' (2017), 'The Good Doctor' (2017), 'Titans' (2018) and 'Star Trek: Discovery' (2017). In film she appeared in 'Lars and the Real Girl' (2007). Canadian actress recognized for her versatility and her presence, with an established career between theater and prestige television fiction, a benchmark of Black representation on the Canadian stage and screen.
Karen Robinson
22 Movies
38 Series
Canadian actress with a wide career in film and television, with a notable theater career. She has appeared in major serialized productions such as 'The Handmaid's Tale' (2017), 'The Good Doctor' (2017), 'Titans' (2018) and 'Star Trek: Discovery' (2017). In film she appeared in 'Lars and the Real Girl' (2007). Canadian actress recognized for her versatility and her presence, with an established career between theater and prestige television fiction, a benchmark of Black representation on the Canadian stage and screen.
Movies
Plays Cindy
Lars and the Real Girl
2007
Plays Liz Detmer
Narc
2002
Plays Admitting Nurse
Booty Call
1997
Plays 2nd FBI Agent
Killshot
2008
Plays Beth
Pigs
2020
Plays Cage Woman
Owning Mahowny
2003
Plays Quinton
Trigger Point
2021
Plays Kimberly (Insurance)
Against the Ropes
2004
Plays Lucille
My Fake Boyfriend
2022
Plays Dr. Ericson
Santa Who?
2000
Plays Heather Taylor
Love, Sex, and Eating the Bones
2003
Plays Miss Macro
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework
1997
Plays Powerco Debbie
Corner Gas: The Movie
2014
Plays Det. Reddick
Goosebumps: Say Cheese and Die
1996
Plays Sherene
One Tough Cop
1998
Plays New Jersey Assistant D.A
Color of Justice
1997
Plays Evelyn
Stalked
1994
Plays Rude Caller
Rude
1995
Plays Dr. Palmer
The Perfect Son
2000
TV Shows
Plays Ronnie Lee
Schitt's Creek
2015
Plays Insp. Vivienne Holness
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
2024
Plays Edwina Shanks
Pretty Hard Cases
2021
Plays Ingrid Evans
King
2011
Plays Capt. Helen Davies
The Calling
2022
Plays Mildred Clarke
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017
Plays Louise Floss
Echoes
2022
Plays Margarita Vee
Titans
2018
Plays Florence Davis
A Million Little Things
2018
Plays Brenda the Battle Axe
Watson
2025
Plays Hani Suleman
Shoot the Messenger
2016
Plays Miss Nancy
Cross
2024
Plays Judge Bolan
Soul Food
2000
Plays Betsy Chase
Brilliant Minds
2024
Plays Gladdy
Forgive Me
2013
Plays Willy
H2O
2004
Plays Loretta
In Contempt
2018
Plays Makayla Stroyer
Tiny Pretty Things
2020
Plays Trill Leader Pav
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
Plays Detective Reddick
Goosebumps
1995
Plays Dr. Ericson
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997
Plays Sylvia Sharp
The Famous Jett Jackson
1998
Plays Dr. Simmonds
Blue Murder
2001
Plays Mrs. Baylor
Tracker
2001
Plays Receptionist
The Guardian
2001
Plays Magnolia (voice)
Pinecone & Pony
2022
Plays Angelina
Working the Engels
2014
Plays Mozelle Robey
Real Detective
2016
Plays Nurse Tania
The Handmaid's Tale
2017
Plays Mrs. Morton
Doc
2001
Latest Trailers
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My Fake Boyfriend
Full Filmography
Watson
Brenda the Battle Axe · 6 episodes
2025–
TV
Cross
Miss Nancy · 5 episodes
2024–
TV
Brilliant Minds
Betsy Chase · 3 episodes
2024–
TV
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Insp. Vivienne Holness · 30 episodes
2024–
TV
A Million Little Things
Florence Davis · 6 episodes
2021–2023
TV
Pinecone & Pony
Magnolia (voice) · 1 episode
2023
TV
The Calling
Capt. Helen Davies · 8 episodes
2022–
TV
Echoes
Louise Floss · 7 episodes
2022–
TV
My Fake Boyfriend
Lucille
2022
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Karen Robinson and where are they from?
Karen Robinson is 58 years old, born on February 28, 1968 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Karen Robinson?
Karen Robinson is best known for roles in Lars and the Real Girl, Narc, Killshot.
How many movies has Karen Robinson been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Karen Robinson has appeared in 22 movies and 36 TV shows.
What was Karen Robinson's first movie?
The career of Karen Robinson began with Stalked (1994).
What is Karen Robinson's most recent movie or series?
Karen Robinson's most recent release is Watson, which premiered on January 26, 2025.
What TV shows has Karen Robinson appeared in?
On television, Karen Robinson has appeared in The Good Doctor, The Handmaid's Tale, Titans, Star Trek: Discovery.
Karen Robinson
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.