Karen Dunbar
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 1, 1971 (age 55)
- Birthplace
- Glasgow, Scotland
Biography
Karen Dunbar (born 1 April 1971) is a Scottish comedian, actress and writer known for her bold humour and standout performances in Chewin’ the Fat and The Karen Dunbar Show. Born in Glasgow and raised in Ayr, she began her career in theatre and radio before gaining national fame with BBC Scotland in the late 1990s. Dunbar has also starred in major stage productions, including the National Theatre of Scotland’s Men Should Weep and The Guid Sisters. Openly gay and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, she is praised for blending comedy with social commentary and continues to be a leading voice in Scottish entertainment.
Known For
Filmography
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2001
Movie · as Various
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
Movie · as Self
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
Movie
Nae Expectations
Movie · as Miss Havisham
Ooh the Banter!
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
#CancelKarenDunbar
Movie · as Self
Best of Chewin' the Fat
TV · as Various · 10 eps
Julius Caesar
Movie · as Casca
Mary Queen of Scots
Movie · as Commoner
Henry IV
Movie · as Bardolph/Vernon
The Tempest
Movie · as Trinculo
Happy Hollidays
TV · as Joyce Mullen · 6 eps
Britain's Got More Talent
TV · as Self · 1 ep
M.I. High
TV · as Arme Gonnerssen · 1 ep
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2005
Movie · as Various
Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2004
Movie · as Various
Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2003
Movie · as Various
The Karen Dunbar Show
TV · 22 eps
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2002
Movie
Chewin' the Fat Live!
Movie · as Various
Rice Paper Stars
Movie · as Lulu
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2000
Movie · as Various
Chewin' the Fat
TV · 24 eps