Karen Dunbar
Apr 01, 1971 (54 years old) in 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.
Known For

Mary Queen of Scots
Commoner

Nae Expectations
Miss Havisham

Rice Paper Stars
Lulu

The Tempest
Trinculo

Best of Chewin' the Fat
Various

Henry IV
Bardolph/Vernon

Happy Hollidays
Joyce Mullen
Credits
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★ NR
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Nae Expectations 2023Miss Havisham★ NR
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Ooh the Banter! 2022Self (archive footage)★ NR
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Various★ NR
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Mary Queen of Scots 2018Commoner★ 6.6
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Julius Caesar 2018Casca★ 8.5
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Henry IV 2018Bardolph/Vernon★ NR
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The Tempest 2018Trinculo★ NR
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Happy Hollidays 2009Joyce Mullen★ 5
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Self★ 2.8
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★ 5.8
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Rice Paper Stars 2000Lulu★ NR
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Various★ NR
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Chewin' the Fat 1999★ 7.4