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