Karen Robinson

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.

Awards & recognition

• ★Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series · 2021
• ★Canadian Screen Awards · 2019
• ☆Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series · 2021 · nominated
• ☆Canadian Screen Award — Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Program or Series · 2020 · nominated
• ☆Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series · 2020 · nominated