Karen Dunbar
View on IMDb ↗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
Julius Caesar
Chewin' the Fat
The Karen Dunbar Show
Mary Queen of Scots
M.I. High
Britain's Got More Talent
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
Ooh the Banter!
#CancelKarenDunbarFilmography (17)
- 2025
Karen Dunbar Live from AyrSelf - 2024
The All Star Euros Sketch Show - 2023Nae ExpectationsMiss Havisham
- 2022
Ooh the Banter!Self (archive footage) - 2022
#CancelKarenDunbarSelf - 2019
Best of Chewin' the FatVarious - 2018
Julius CaesarCasca - 2018
Mary Queen of ScotsCommoner - 2018
Henry IVBardolph/Vernon - 2018
The TempestTrinculo - 2009Happy HollidaysJoyce Mullen
- 2007
M.I. HighArme Gonnerssen - 2007
Britain's Got More TalentSelf - 2003
The Karen Dunbar Show - 2000
Chewin' the Fat Live!Various - 2000Rice Paper StarsLulu
- 1999
Chewin' the Fat