Actor
Karen Dunbar
55 years · Glasgow, Scotland · 15 films
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.
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Filmography 14
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
2025 · Self, Writer
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
2024 · Actor, Writer
Ooh the Banter!
2022 · Self (archive footage), Self
#CancelKarenDunbar
2022 · Self
Mary Queen of Scots
2018 · Commoner
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Julius Caesar
2018 · Casca
Henry IV
2018 · Bardolph/Vernon
The Tempest
2018 · Trinculo
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2005
2005 · Various
Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2004
2004 · Various
Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2003
2003 · Various
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2002
2002 · Actor
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2000
2000 · Various
Chewin' the Fat Live!
2000 · Various