Karen Dunbar
Acting
Biography
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.
As actor 23
M.I. High
2007
Britain's Got More Talent
2007
Mary Queen of Scots
2018
Chewin' the Fat
1999
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2001
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2000
2000
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2002
2002
The Karen Dunbar Show
2003
Best of Chewin' the Fat
2019
Ooh the Banter!
2022
Happy Hollidays
2009
Julius Caesar
2018
Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2003
2003
The Tempest
2018
Henry IV
2018
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
2024
Chewin’ the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2004
2004
Chewin' the Fat: Hogmanay Special 2005
2005
Chewin' the Fat Live!
2000
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
2025
Nae Expectations
2023
Rice Paper Stars
2000
#CancelKarenDunbar
2022