Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, actress and writer |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Date of Birth | 01/04/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Ayr, Scotland |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Karen Dunbar
03/11/2026
Karen Dunbar cancelled the remaining 20 dates of her 2026 Aw Roon the Hooses tour, saying she had been paid for only five of the 39 shows she had performed. She announced the cancellation on Instagram and said she is pursuing legal action against the Aberdeen-based promoter, Breakneck Comedy, which disputes the claims. She confirmed her 2027 Doon The Waater shows in Greenock, Peebles and Shotts will go ahead under a different promoter.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Scottish comedian, actress and writer known for the BBC Scotland sketch series Chewin' the Fat and her own sketch show, The Karen Dunbar Show. |
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| Breakthrough | Joined the BBC Scotland comedy unit after open auditions in 1997 and was cast in the Radio Scotland programme Chewin' the Fat, which later moved to television. |
| Awards | Described as a BAFTA award winner; The Karen Dunbar Show received Golden Rose European TV Award nominations. |
Personal Life
| Sexual Orientation | Lesbian |
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| Marriage | Married her partner Jennifer in a ceremony in Toronto in 2005 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jennifer Fraser |
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Career
| Early Career | Worked as a DJ and karaoke host for about ten years on the Glasgow and Edinburgh gay scenes before moving into comedy. |
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| Stage | First pantomime appearance in 2007, playing Nanny Begood in Sleeping Beauty at the King's Theatre, Glasgow. |
| Other Highlights | Opened the Commonwealth Games in 2014. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hosted Sunday night karaoke at CC Blooms in Edinburgh before mainstream fame. | |
| 2. Was a guest star at Pride Scotia 1998. | |
| 3. Performed a Scottish culture showcase with Michael Barrowman during the 2014 Commonwealth Games opening broadcast. |
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