Karen Dunbar
Acting
1971-04-01 · 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.
movieKaren Dunbar Live from Ayr
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movieThe All Star Euros Sketch Show
as · 2024 · 0.0
movieNae Expectations
as Miss Havisham · 2023 · 0.0
movieOoh the Banter!
as Self (archive footage) · 2022 · 0.0
movieOoh the Banter!
as Self · 2022 · 0.0
movie#CancelKarenDunbar
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tvBest of Chewin' the Fat
as Various · 2019 · 0.0
movieMary Queen of Scots
as Commoner · 2018 · 6.6
movieJulius Caesar
as Casca · 2018 · 8.5
movieHenry IV
as Bardolph/Vernon · 2018 · 0.0
movieThe Tempest
as Trinculo · 2018 · 0.0
tvHappy Hollidays
as Joyce Mullen · 2009 · 5.0
tvBritain's Got More Talent
as Self · 2007 · 2.8
tvM.I. High
as Arme Gonnerssen · 2007 · 6.1
tvThe Karen Dunbar Show
as · 2003 · 6.9
movieRice Paper Stars
as Lulu · 2000 · 0.0
movieChewin' the Fat Live!
as Various · 2000 · 0.0
tvChewin' the Fat
as · 1999 · 7.4