Karen Dunbar
Born: 1971-04-01 in Glasgow, Scotland
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2023
- Nae Expectations as Miss Havisham
2022
- Ooh the Banter! as Self (archive footage)
2019
- Best of Chewin' the Fat as Various
2018
- The Tempest as Trinculo
- Henry IV as Bardolph/Vernon
- Mary Queen of Scots as Commoner
- Julius Caesar as Casca
2009
- Happy Hollidays as Joyce Mullen
2007
- Britain's Got More Talent as Self
2000
- Rice Paper Stars as Lulu
- Chewin' the Fat Live! as Various