
Karen Hines
Biography
Karen Hines, a globally acclaimed satirist, has captivated audiences worldwide with her plays and 'little films,' earning critical praise and cementing her reputation as a unique artist. Known for blending disparate themes like magical realism, feminism, real estate, and climate change in her musings on modern life, she's authored seven award-winning plays published by Coach House Books. Twice a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award, Hines has directed and collaborated on various productions, including the beloved adult horror clowns, Mump & Smoot. Her recent works, such as the micro-theatrical solo "Crawlspace" and "All the Little Animals I Have Eaten," demonstrate her innovative storytelling. Currently, she's creating new plays, including the fourth installment in the Pochsy series, showcasing her unique blend of clown and bouffon styles, establishing her as a trailblazing auteur in thought-provoking and entertaining theatre.
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Acting History
2025
BUNKER TIME! as Cheese Louise (voice)
2008Fire and Fury
2007Holiday in Handcuffs as Maria
2006Man of the Year as Alison McAndrews
2006Comeback Season as Health Care Worker
2002Escape from the Newsroom as Karen
2002Puppets Who Kill
2001Foreign Objects
2001Hedwig and the Angry Inch as Tommy's Publicist
2001Braceface as Tattoo Artist (voice) (uncredited)
2000Model Behavior as Monique
1996The Newsroom
1994Married Life: The Movie
1991The Events Leading Up to My Death as Katy
1989Food of the Gods II as Angie








