Acting · Glasgow, Scotland · Born April 1, 1971
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.
MovieKaren Dunbar Live from Ayr
2025
as Self
MovieThe All Star Euros Sketch Show
2024
Nae Expectations
2023
as Miss Havisham
MovieOoh the Banter!
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Movie#CancelKarenDunbar
2022
as Self
TVBest of Chewin' the Fat
2019
as Various
MovieMary Queen of Scots
2018
as Commoner
MovieJulius Caesar
2018
as Casca
MovieHenry IV
2018
as Bardolph/Vernon
MovieThe Tempest
2018
as Trinculo
Happy Hollidays
2009
as Joyce Mullen
TVBritain's Got More Talent
2007
as Self
TVM.I. High
2007
as Arme Gonnerssen
TVThe Karen Dunbar Show
2003
Rice Paper Stars
2000
as Lulu
MovieChewin' the Fat Live!
2000
as Various
TVChewin' the Fat
1999
