Karen Dunbar
Acting
1971-04-01 · 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.
Filmography
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
2025 · Movie
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
2024 · Movie
Nae Expectations
2023 · Movie
Ooh the Banter!
2022 · Movie
#CancelKarenDunbar
2022 · Movie
Best of Chewin' the Fat
2019 · Series
Mary Queen of Scots
2018 · Movie
The Tempest
2018 · Movie
Julius Caesar
2018 · Movie
Henry IV
2018 · Movie
Happy Hollidays
2009 · Series
Britain's Got More Talent
2007 · Series
M.I. High
2007 · Series
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2005
2005 · Movie
Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2004
2004 · Movie
Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2003
2003 · Movie
The Karen Dunbar Show
2003 · Series
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2002
2002 · Movie
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2000
2000 · Movie
Rice Paper Stars
2000 · Movie
Chewin' the Fat Live!
2000 · Movie
Chewin' the Fat
1999 · Series
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2001
Movie