Known For
Acting
Born
Apr 01, 1971
Place of Birth
Glasgow, Scotland
Credits
17 titles
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
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
Self
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
Nae Expectations
Miss Havisham
Ooh the Banter!
Self (archive footage)
#CancelKarenDunbar
Self
Best of Chewin' the Fat
Various
Mary Queen of Scots
Commoner
Julius Caesar
Casca
The Tempest
Trinculo
Henry IV
Bardolph/Vernon
Happy Hollidays
Joyce Mullen
Britain's Got More Talent
Self
M.I. High
Arme Gonnerssen
The Karen Dunbar Show
Rice Paper Stars
Lulu
Chewin' the Fat Live!
Various
Chewin' the Fat