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Karen Dunbar
1.7 Popularity
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
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Self
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
2025
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The All Star Euros Sketch Show
2024
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Miss Havisham
Nae Expectations
2023
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Self (archive footage)
Ooh the Banter!
2022
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Self
Ooh the Banter!
2022
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Various
Best of Chewin' the Fat
2019
6.5
Commoner
Mary Queen of Scots
2018
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Trinculo
The Tempest
2018
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Bardolph/Vernon
Henry IV
2018
8.5
Casca
Julius Caesar
2018
Credits
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
as Self
2025
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The All Star Euros Sketch Show
2024
0.0
🎬
Nae Expectations
as Miss Havisham
2023
0.0
Ooh the Banter!
as Self (archive footage)
2022
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Ooh the Banter!
as Self
2022
0.0
Best of Chewin' the Fat
as Various
2019
0.0
Mary Queen of Scots
as Commoner
2018
6.5
The Tempest
as Trinculo
2018
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Henry IV
as Bardolph/Vernon
2018
0.0
Julius Caesar
as Casca
2018
8.5
🎬
Happy Hollidays
as Joyce Mullen
2009
5.0
Britain's Got More Talent
as Self
2007
2.8
The Karen Dunbar Show
2003
5.8
🎬
Rice Paper Stars
as Lulu
2000
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Chewin' the Fat Live!
as Various
2000
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Chewin' the Fat
1999
7.4