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
2025
- Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr as Self
2023
- Nae Expectations as Miss Havisham
2022
- Ooh the Banter! as Self (archive footage)
- #CancelKarenDunbar as Self
2019
- Best of Chewin' the Fat as Various
2018
- Mary Queen of Scots as Commoner
- The Tempest as Trinculo
- Julius Caesar as Casca
- Henry IV as Bardolph/Vernon
2009
- Happy Hollidays as Joyce Mullen
2007
- M.I. High as Arme Gonnerssen
- Britain's Got More Talent as Self
2005
- Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2005 as Various
2004
- Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2004 as Various
2003
2000
- Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2000 as Various
- Chewin' the Fat Live! as Various
- Rice Paper Stars as Lulu