Karen Dunbar
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Karen Dunbar

Apr 1, 1971 - 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.

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Movie2023Nae ExpectationsMiss Havisham
Movie2022Ooh the Banter!Self (archive footage)
Movie2024The All Star Euros Sketch Show
Movie2000Chewin' the Fat Live!Various
Movie2000Rice Paper StarsLulu
Movie2018Julius CaesarCasca
Movie2018Mary Queen of ScotsCommoner
Movie2018Henry IVBardolph/Vernon
Movie2018The TempestTrinculo
Movie2022Ooh the Banter!Self
TV Show1999Chewin' the Fat24
TV Show2003The Karen Dunbar Show22
TV Show2007Britain's Got More TalentSelf1
TV Show2009Happy HollidaysJoyce Mullen6
TV Show2019Best of Chewin' the FatVarious8

Crew

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Movie2024The All Star Euros Sketch ShowWriterWriting