Karen Dunbar
Known for Acting · 17 credits
- Born
- 1971-04-01 (age 55)
- Place of birth
- Glasgow, Scotland
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
TV Shows (6)
Movies (11)
Mary Queen of Scots
2018
as Commoner
Julius Caesar
2018
as Casca
Ooh the Banter!
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Henry IV
2018
as Bardolph/Vernon
The Tempest
2018
as Trinculo
Chewin' the Fat Live!
2000
as Various
Nae Expectations
2023
as Miss Havisham
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
2024
#CancelKarenDunbar
2022
as Self
Rice Paper Stars
2000
as Lulu
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
2025
as Self
About 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 comm… With 17 credits spanning from 1999 to 2025, Karen Dunbar has appeared in 11 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Karen Dunbar Movies
- Mary Queen of Scots (2018) — as Commoner
- Julius Caesar (2018) — as Casca
- Ooh the Banter! (2022) — as Self (archive footage)
- Henry IV (2018) — as Bardolph/Vernon
- The Tempest (2018) — as Trinculo
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