Celebrity Info
Karen Robinson, a Canadian actress, was born in London, England in 1968. Shortly after her birth, her family relocated to Jamaica, where she spent her early years before moving once more—this time to Drumheller, Alberta—during her teenage years. From a young age, Karen showed a strong interest in the performing arts, participating in choirs, school plays, and poetry recitals. Her passion led her to attend Mount Royal College, where she pursued studies in communication and theatre.
Robinson began her acting career with a role in the low-budget horror film Stalked (1994), marking her film debut. A couple of years later, in 1996, she made her television debut on the popular children’s horror series Goosebumps (YTV/Fox Kids, 1995–98), which was based on the well-loved books by R.L. Stine. Alongside her work in film and television, Karen was also deeply involved in theatre, originating the role of Angelique in Lorena Gale’s play Angelique back in 1998.
Over the next two decades, Karen Robinson became a familiar face on Canadian television, making consistent appearances across various shows. One of her more notable film roles came in 2007, when she appeared in Lars and the Real Girl, starring Ryan Gosling. However, it was her role as Ronnie Lee on the beloved sitcom Schitt’s Creek (CBC, 2015–19) that brought her the most recognition. In addition to that, she appeared in an early episode of the critically acclaimed series The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu, 2017– ), and in 2018, she earned a Canadian Screen Award for her guest performance on Mary Kills People (Global, 2017– ).
Karen Robinson has been part of several movies, films, and music projects throughout her career, but one of her standout performances came in the 2007 film Lars and the Real Girl, which is often regarded as her highest-rated work. On the other hand, Love, Sex & Eating the Bones, released back in 2003, tends to be viewed as her lowest-rated project based on audience and critic reception. Karen Robinson’s role in each of these films showcases the range she brings to her acting, even when the overall reception of the movie varies.
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