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Last updated on the 11 April 2024 by Maeve
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Born: August 5, 1983, Basildon, Essex.
Kara Tointon is best known for her role as Dawn Swann in the BBC soap opera “EastEnders” and for winning the 2010 series of the British television show “Strictly Come Dancing.”
Tointon began her acting career in 1994 at the age of 11, appearing in the West End production of “The Sound of Music.” She later went on to study at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London.
In 2005, Tointon landed the role of Dawn Swann in “EastEnders,” a character she played for four years. During her time on the show, she received critical acclaim for her portrayal of a troubled young woman dealing with a range of issues, including drug addiction and domestic abuse.
After leaving “EastEnders” in 2009, Tointon appeared in a number of other television shows and films, including “The Bill,” “Mr Selfridge,” and “The Halcyon.” In 2010, she competed in the eighth series of “Strictly Come Dancing” and was crowned the winner alongside her dance partner, Artem Chigvintsev.
In addition to her acting career, Tointon is also a trained singer and has performed in a number of musicals, including “The Sound of Music,” “Simply Cinderella,” and “Pygmalion.”
Suggested viewing
Mr Selfridge (2013)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.4 “Mr Selfridge” is a period drama television series that tells the story of Harry Gordon Selfridge, the founder of the famous London department store Selfridges. Set in the early 1900s, the series follows Selfridge as he creates a revolutionary shopping experience, while navigating his personal life and the challenges of running a successful business. Top cast: Jeremy Piven, Frances O’Connor, Aisling Loftus, Katherine Kelly, Grégory Fitoussi, Trystan Gravelle, Amanda Abbington, Tom Goodman-Hill, Kara Tointon. |
The Halcyon (2017)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.7 “The Halcyon” is a drama series set in 1940, during World War II. It follows the lives of the guests, staff, and owners of a five-star hotel in London, the Halcyon, as they navigate the challenges and dangers of wartime. The series explores themes of love, loss, betrayal, and survival as characters from different backgrounds and social classes come together in the face of adversity. Top cast: Steven Mackintosh, Olivia Williams, Hermione Corfield, Matt Ryan, Kara Tointon, Alex Jennings, Mark Benton, Sope Dirisu. |
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