Karen Dunbar
April 1, 1971 (54 years old) in 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.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · The All Star Euros Sketch Show as
- 2023 · Nae Expectations as Miss Havisham
- 2022 · Ooh the Banter! as Self (archive footage)
- 2022 · Ooh the Banter! as Self
- 2019 · Best of Chewin' the Fat as Various
- 2018 · Mary Queen of Scots as Commoner
- 2018 · Julius Caesar as Casca
- 2018 · The Tempest as Trinculo
- 2018 · Henry IV as Bardolph/Vernon
- 2009 · Happy Hollidays as Joyce Mullen
- 2007 · Britain's Got More Talent as Self
- 2003 · The Karen Dunbar Show as
- 2000 · Rice Paper Stars as Lulu
- 2000 · Chewin' the Fat Live! as Various
- 1999 · Chewin' the Fat as