Karen Dunbar
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 1, 1971
- Birthplace
- Glasgow, Scotland
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
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2001 TBA
as Various
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr 2025
as Self, Writer
The All Star Euros Sketch Show 2024
Actor, Writer
- Nae Expectations
Nae Expectations 2023
as Miss Havisham
Ooh the Banter! 2022
as Self (archive footage), as Self
#CancelKarenDunbar 2022
as Self
Mary Queen of Scots 2018
as Commoner
The Tempest 2018
as Trinculo
Henry IV 2018
as Bardolph/Vernon
Julius Caesar 2018
as Casca
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2005 2005
as Various
Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2004 2004
as Various
Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2003 2003
as Various
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2002 2002
Actor
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2000 2000
as Various
- Rice Paper Stars
Rice Paper Stars 2000
as Lulu
Chewin' the Fat Live! 2000
as Various
Credits from TMDB.