Karen Dunbar
Acting
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Acting Credits
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, sh...
Known For
Filmography
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
2025
as Self
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
2024
Nae Expectations
2023
as Miss Havisham
Ooh the Banter!
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Ooh the Banter!
2022
as Self
#CancelKarenDunbar
2022
as Self
Best of Chewin' the Fat
2019
as Various
Julius Caesar
2018
as Casca
Mary Queen of Scots
2018
as Commoner
Henry IV
2018
as Bardolph/Vernon
The Tempest
2018
as Trinculo
Happy Hollidays
2009
as Joyce Mullen
Britain's Got More Talent
2007
as Self
M.I. High
2007
as Arme Gonnerssen
The Karen Dunbar Show
2003
Chewin' the Fat Live!
2000
as Various
Rice Paper Stars
2000
as Lulu
Chewin' the Fat
1999