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Karen Dunbar

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.

Known For

Ooh the Banter!
Ooh the Banter!
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
Chewin' the Fat Live!
Chewin' the Fat Live!
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
Henry IV
Henry IV
The Tempest
The Tempest

Filmography

2024 The All Star Euros Sketch Show
as
2023 Nae Expectations
as Miss Havisham
2022 Ooh the Banter!
as Self (archive footage)
2022 Ooh the Banter!
as Self
2019 Best of Chewin' the Fat
as Various
2018 Mary Queen of Scots
as Commoner
2018 Julius Caesar
as Casca
2018 Henry IV
as Bardolph/Vernon
2018 The Tempest
as Trinculo
2009 Happy Hollidays
as Joyce Mullen
2007 Britain's Got More Talent
as Self
2003 The Karen Dunbar Show
as
2000 Rice Paper Stars
as Lulu
2000 Chewin' the Fat Live!
as Various
1999 Chewin' the Fat
as