Karen Dunbar
Known For
Acting
Born
1971-04-01 in 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.
Most Known For
Britain's Got More Talent
as Self
Mary Queen of Scots
as Commoner
Chewin' the Fat
The Karen Dunbar Show
Best of Chewin' the Fat
as Various
Julius Caesar
as Casca
Happy Hollidays
as Joyce Mullen
Henry IV
as Bardolph/Vernon
Ooh the Banter!
as Self (archive footage)
Ooh the Banter!
as Self
The Tempest
as Trinculo
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
Rice Paper Stars
as Lulu
Chewin' the Fat Live!
as Various
Nae Expectations
as Miss Havisham
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
as Self