Karen Dunbar
Known for: Acting
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
Series
M.I. High
Arme Gonnerssen
2007
Series
Britain's Got More Talent
Self
2007
Film
Mary Queen of Scots
Commoner
2018
Series
Chewin' the Fat
1999
Series
The Karen Dunbar Show
2003
Film
Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2003
Various
2003
Series
Best of Chewin' the Fat
Various
2019
Film
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2005
Various
2005
Film
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2001
Various
Film
Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2004
Various
2004
Happy Hollidays
Joyce Mullen
2009
Film
Ooh the Banter!
Self (archive footage)
2022
Film
Ooh the Banter!
Self
2022
Film
Julius Caesar
Casca
2018
Film
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2000
Various
2000
Film
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2002
2002
Film
The Tempest
Trinculo
2018
Film
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
2024
Film
Henry IV
Bardolph/Vernon
2018
Film
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
Self
2025
Film
Chewin' the Fat Live!
Various
2000
Rice Paper Stars
Lulu
2000
Film
#CancelKarenDunbar
Self
2022
Nae Expectations
Miss Havisham
2023