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Director
Karen Dunbar
Acting
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Directed movies: 0Directed series: 0All crew credits: 2
TMDB ID: 1226813
IMDb ID: nm0241848
Known for: Acting
Born: April 1, 1971
Age: 55
Place of birth: Glasgow, Scotland
Gender: Female
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1999 - 2025
Years active: 27
Average TMDB rating: 6.33
Wikidata: Q6369612
Frequent jobs
Writer (2)
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.
Movies
Top Rated Movies
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Most Popular Movies
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as Commoner
Mary Queen of Scots
2018 • Movie
as Casca
Julius Caesar
2018 • Movie
as Trinculo
The Tempest
2018 • Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Ooh the Banter!
2022 • Movie
Writer
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
2024 • Movie
as Bardolph/Vernon
Henry IV
2018 • Movie
as Self
#CancelKarenDunbar
2022 • Movie
as Various
Chewin' the Fat Live!
2000 • Movie
Writer
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
2025 • Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Karen Dunbar.
Movies
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for Karen Dunbar.
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Karen Dunbar.
as Self
Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
2025 • Movie
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
2024 • Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Ooh the Banter!
2022 • Movie
as Self
#CancelKarenDunbar
2022 • Movie
as Commoner
Mary Queen of Scots
2018 • Movie
as Casca
Julius Caesar
2018 • Movie
as Bardolph/Vernon
Henry IV
2018 • Movie
as Trinculo
The Tempest
2018 • Movie
as Various
Chewin' the Fat Live!
2000 • Movie
Series
Acting Appearances in Series
Series cast credits for Karen Dunbar.