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Karen Dunbar
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…
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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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2025
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
Movie Self
- 2024
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2023
Nae Expectations
Movie Miss Havisham
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2022
Ooh the Banter!
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2022
#CancelKarenDunbar
Movie Self
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2019
Best of Chewin' the Fat
TV show Various
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2018
Mary Queen of Scots
Movie Commoner
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2018
The Tempest
Movie Trinculo
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2018
Julius Caesar
Movie Casca
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2018
Henry IV
Movie Bardolph/Vernon
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2009
Happy Hollidays
TV show Joyce Mullen
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2007
Britain's Got More Talent
TV show Self
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2007
M.I. High
TV show Arme Gonnerssen
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2003
The Karen Dunbar Show
TV show
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2000
Rice Paper Stars
Movie Lulu
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2000
Chewin' the Fat Live!
Movie Various
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1999
Chewin' the Fat
TV show
