Karen Dunbar
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
M.I. High
Mary Queen of Scots
Britain's Got More Talent
Chewin' the Fat
Henry IV
The Karen Dunbar Show
Best of Chewin' the Fat
The Tempest
All Movies (12)
- Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr2025 · as Self
- The All Star Euros Sketch Show2024
- Nae Expectations2023 · as Miss Havisham
- Ooh the Banter!2022 · as Self (archive footage)
- Ooh the Banter!2022 · as Self
- #CancelKarenDunbar2022 · as Self
- Mary Queen of Scots2018 · as Commoner
- Julius Caesar2018 · as Casca
- Henry IV2018 · as Bardolph/Vernon
- The Tempest2018 · as Trinculo
- Rice Paper Stars2000 · as Lulu
- Chewin' the Fat Live!2000 · as Various
All TV Shows (6)
- Best of Chewin' the Fat2019 · as Various
- Happy Hollidays2009 · as Joyce Mullen
- Britain's Got More Talent2007 · as Self
- M.I. High2007 · as Arme Gonnerssen
- The Karen Dunbar Show2003
- Chewin' the Fat1999