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
Cast Credits
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
Character:
MOVIE • 2024
Nae Expectations
Character: Miss Havisham
MOVIE • 2023
Ooh the Banter!
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2022
Ooh the Banter!
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2022
Best of Chewin' the Fat
Character: Various
TV • 2019
Mary Queen of Scots
Character: Commoner
MOVIE • 2018
Julius Caesar
Character: Casca
MOVIE • 2018
Henry IV
Character: Bardolph/Vernon
MOVIE • 2018
The Tempest
Character: Trinculo
MOVIE • 2018
Happy Hollidays
Character: Joyce Mullen
TV • 2009
Britain's Got More Talent
Character: Self
TV • 2007
The Karen Dunbar Show
Character:
TV • 2003
Rice Paper Stars
Character: Lulu
MOVIE • 2000
Chewin' the Fat Live!
Character: Various
MOVIE • 2000
Chewin' the Fat
Character:
TV • 1999
Crew