Actor
Karen Dunbar
April 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.
Notable work
Often works with
Ford Kiernan
5 titles together
Chewin' the Fat, Happy Hollidays, The All Star Euros Sketch Show
Mark Cox
3 titles together
Chewin' the Fat, Best of Chewin' the Fat, Chewin' the Fat Live!
Tom Urie
3 titles together
Chewin' the Fat, The Karen Dunbar Show, The All Star Euros Sketch Show
Harriet Walter
3 titles together
Julius Caesar, Henry IV, The Tempest
Jade Anouka
3 titles together
Julius Caesar, Henry IV, The Tempest
Sheila Atim
3 titles together
Julius Caesar, Henry IV, The Tempest
