Karen Dunbar
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 1, 1971, Glasgow, Scotland
- Movies
- 18
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.
Upcoming Karen Dunbar Movies
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2001
Release date TBA
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2025 | Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr | Self |
| 2024 | The All Star Euros Sketch Show | |
| 2023 | Nae Expectations | Miss Havisham |
| 2022 | Ooh the Banter! | Self (archive footage), Self |
| 2022 | #CancelKarenDunbar | Self |
| 2018 | Mary Queen of Scots | Commoner |
| 2018 | Julius Caesar | Casca |
| 2018 | Henry IV | Bardolph/Vernon |
| 2018 | The Tempest | Trinculo |
| 2005 | Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2005 | Various |
| 2004 | Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2004 | Various |
| 2003 | Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2003 | Various |
| 2002 | Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2002 | |
| 2000 | Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2000 | Various |
| 2000 | Rice Paper Stars | Lulu |
| 2000 | Chewin' the Fat Live! | Various |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2025 | Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr | Writer |
| 2024 | The All Star Euros Sketch Show | Writer |
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