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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1971-04-01 · Glasgow, Scotland
Known for
- Mary Queen of Scots (2018) — Commoner
- M.I. High (2007) — Arme Gonnerssen
- Chewin' the Fat (1999)
- Britain's Got More Talent (2007) — Self
- The Karen Dunbar Show (2003)
- Julius Caesar (2018) — Casca
- Happy Hollidays (2009) — Joyce Mullen
- Nae Expectations (2023) — Miss Havisham
- Ooh the Banter! (2022) — Self (archive footage)
- The All Star Euros Sketch Show (2024)
- Chewin' the Fat Live! (2000) — Various
- Rice Paper Stars (2000) — Lulu
- Henry IV (2018) — Bardolph/Vernon
- The Tempest (2018) — Trinculo
- Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr (2025) — Self
- #CancelKarenDunbar (2022) — Self