Karen Dunbar
Birthday: 1971-04-01
Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland
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
Nae Expectations
Pip is just your average wee guy – happy with his lot and not much of a complainer (though you reall...
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Ooh the Banter!
Jack Docherty brings together a jam-packed cast of comedians, actors and famous faces for a riotous ...
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The All Star Euros Sketch Show
As the hype reaches fever pitch ahead of the big kick-off in Germany, a stellar line-up work their m...
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Chewin' the Fat Live!
The stars of Scotland's "Chewin' the Fat" take to the stage in a live show recorded live at the King...
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Rice Paper Stars
This short film takes place in a tacky disco, which is the setting for a wedding reception. Kelly Ma...
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Julius Caesar
The first installment of Phyllida Lloyd’s groundbreaking all-female Shakespeare Trilogy sees Harriet...
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Mary Queen of Scots
In 1561, Mary Stuart, widow of the King of France, returns to Scotland, reclaims her rightful throne...
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Henry IV
Harriet Walter takes the lead in the second installment of the Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy directed b...
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The Tempest
Phyllida Lloyd’s final installment of the Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy concludes with an all-female ve...
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Ooh the Banter!
Jack Docherty brings together a jam-packed cast of comedians, actors and famous faces for a riotous ...
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Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr
Join Karen Dunbar for an amazing night of side-splitting comedy. Karen is one of Scotland’s most rec...
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