Acting
Karen Dunbar
EN cinema · 17 credits
Born
1 April 1971 (age 55)
Birthplace
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
Filmography
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
as Self, Writer
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
Actor, Writer
Nae Expectations
2023
Nae Expectations
as Miss Havisham
Ooh the Banter!
as Self (archive footage), as Self
Julius Caesar
as Casca
Mary Queen of Scots
as Commoner
Henry IV
as Bardolph/Vernon
The Tempest
as Trinculo
Chewin' the Fat Live!
as Various
