Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
April 1, 1971
Place of Birth:
Glasgow, Scotland
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Karen Dunbar
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The All Star Euros Sketch Show | |
| 2023 | Nae Expectations | Miss Havisham |
| 2022 | Ooh the Banter! | Self (archive footage) |
| 2022 | Ooh the Banter! | Self |
| 2018 | Julius Caesar | Casca |
| 2018 | Mary Queen of Scots | Commoner |
| 2018 | Henry IV | Bardolph/Vernon |
| 2018 | The Tempest | Trinculo |
| 2000 | Chewin' the Fat Live! | Various |
| 2000 | Rice Paper Stars | Lulu |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best of Chewin' the Fat | Various |
| 2009 | Happy Hollidays | Joyce Mullen |
| 2007 | Britain's Got More Talent | Self |
| 2003 | The Karen Dunbar Show | |
| 1999 | Chewin' the Fat |