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Kara Tointon

Kara Louise Tointon (born 5 August 1983) is an English actress, best known for playing Dawn Swann in BBC soap opera EastEnders and as the 2010 winner of BBC television series Strictly Come Dancing.

Early life

Tointon was born to Ken and Carol in Basildon, Essex. Together with her actress sister, Hannah (born 1987), Tointon was brought up in Leigh-on-Sea. Both sisters attended St Michael's School, Leigh, and St Hilda's School, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. Tointon was diagnosed with dyslexia at age seven. She had speech and drama lessons at school. For about one year when she was a teenager, she dated James Bourne of the bands Busted, Son of Dork, and McBusted.

Career

Early work

Tointon's first professional acting experience came when she played the part of Brigitta in The Sound of Music at the Cliffs Pavilion. Her first appearance on television was as an extra in EastEnders in 1994, when she played a school friend of Sonia Fowler. She played the part of student Pauline Young in 2001's first series of Teachers on Channel 4. She also starred in BBC's "Curriculum Bites" as a presenter in 2002.

Podcasts:

  • Stars of Gripping Drama ‘The Teacher’: Kara Tointon & Emmett J. Scanlan | This Morning

    After Sheridan Smith blew us away with her performance in ‘The Teacher’ two years ago, the hard-hitting mystery drama is getting a sequel. With Kara Tointon at the helm, she’ll be telling us all about how her character is caught up in a murder investigation, and why her career has come full circle. But she’s not alone. Joining her is co-star Emmett J.Scanlan, who’ll also be tracing his roots from Hollyoaks’ resident psychopath to going toe to toe with the infamous Thomas Shelby. Broadcast on 10/08/2024 Subscribe to This Morning for more exclusive videos: http://bit.ly/1JM41yF FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/ThisMorning https://www.instagram.com/thismorning https://www.tiktok.com/@thismorning MORE ABOUT THIS MORNING: Welcome to the official This Morning Channel! Join us every weekday...

    published: 10 Sep 2024
  • TEACHERS Will Mellor & Kara Tointon interview

    Season 2 of the popular drama, for more go to ———- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leNQ-3mso4Y&t=10s

    published: 05 Sep 2024
  • Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev - Charleston- Strictly Come Dancing - Week 4

    published: 24 Oct 2010
  • Kara and Artem Strictly Champions 2010 - Winning Moment

    published: 19 Dec 2010
  • Kara Tointon Discusses Her Comments About Strictly Come Dancing | Loose Women

    Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1VGTPwA From series 20, broadcast on 08/01/2016 Kara talks about her time on Strictly Come Dancing, and the close relationships that come from it. Like, follow and subscribe to Loose Women! Website: http://bit.ly/1EDGFp5 YouTube: http://bit.ly/1C7hxMy Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1KXmWdc Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Bxfxts http://www.itv.com http://www.stv.tv http://www.u.tv

    published: 08 Jan 2016
  • Kara Tointon on dance partner Artem - The Graham Norton Show - Christmas Special 2010 - BBC One

    Subscribe and 🔔 to the BBC 👉 https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00x2smd The award-winning host gets into the festive spirit with a Christmas edition of his anarchic talk show. Expect the unexpected as top celebrity guests join in the fun with Graham and his merry audience. Graham's Christmas list includes funnymen Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and The Doctor himself - Matt Smith. #bbc All our TV channels and S4C are available to watch live through BBC iPlayer, although some programmes may not be available to stream online due to rights. If you would like to read more on what types of programmes are available to watch live, check the 'Are all programmes that are broadcast...

    published: 23 Dec 2010
  • Gaslight Starring Kara Tointon

    Kara Tointon is to star in a revival of Patrick Hamilton's Gaslight.

    published: 16 Sep 2016
  • Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev - Argentine Tango - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 7

    Long edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev5ABn5mdQ0

    published: 14 Nov 2010
  • Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev - Rumba - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 11

    published: 11 Dec 2010
  • Kara Tointon - 'Don't Call Me Stupid' Part One

    A brilliant and informative documentary on dyslexia

    published: 19 Jan 2011
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Stars of Gripping Drama ‘The Teacher’: Kara Tointon & Emmett J. Scanlan | This Morning
8:18

Stars of Gripping Drama ‘The Teacher’: Kara Tointon & Emmett J. Scanlan | This Morning

  • Order:
  • Duration: 8:18
  • Uploaded Date: 10 Sep 2024
  • views: 44004
After Sheridan Smith blew us away with her performance in ‘The Teacher’ two years ago, the hard-hitting mystery drama is getting a sequel. With Kara Tointon at the helm, she’ll be telling us all about how her character is caught up in a murder investigation, and why her career has come full circle. But she’s not alone. Joining her is co-star Emmett J.Scanlan, who’ll also be tracing his roots from Hollyoaks’ resident psychopath to going toe to toe with the infamous Thomas Shelby. Broadcast on 10/08/2024 Subscribe to This Morning for more exclusive videos: http://bit.ly/1JM41yF FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/ThisMorning https://www.instagram.com/thismorning https://www.tiktok.com/@thismorning MORE ABOUT THIS MORNING: Welcome to the official This Morning Channel! Join us every weekday from 10am on ITV1, ITVX and STV as we discuss the latest news stories, meet the people behind the stories that matter, chat to the biggest names in Hollywood, get the latest fashion & beauty trends, and cook up a storm in our kitchen with your favourite chefs! #ThisMorning
https://wn.com/Stars_Of_Gripping_Drama_‘The_Teacher’_Kara_Tointon_Emmett_J._Scanlan_|_This_Morning
TEACHERS  Will Mellor & Kara Tointon interview
4:04

TEACHERS Will Mellor & Kara Tointon interview

  • Order:
  • Duration: 4:04
  • Uploaded Date: 05 Sep 2024
  • views: 2070
Season 2 of the popular drama, for more go to ———- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leNQ-3mso4Y&t=10s
https://wn.com/Teachers_Will_Mellor_Kara_Tointon_Interview
Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev - Charleston- Strictly Come Dancing - Week 4
1:56

Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev - Charleston- Strictly Come Dancing - Week 4

  • Order:
  • Duration: 1:56
  • Uploaded Date: 24 Oct 2010
  • views: 334156
https://wn.com/Kara_Tointon_Artem_Chigvintsev_Charleston_Strictly_Come_Dancing_Week_4
Kara and Artem Strictly Champions 2010 - Winning Moment
4:37

Kara and Artem Strictly Champions 2010 - Winning Moment

  • Order:
  • Duration: 4:37
  • Uploaded Date: 19 Dec 2010
  • views: 280345
https://wn.com/Kara_And_Artem_Strictly_Champions_2010_Winning_Moment
Kara Tointon Discusses Her Comments About Strictly Come Dancing | Loose Women
1:51

Kara Tointon Discusses Her Comments About Strictly Come Dancing | Loose Women

  • Order:
  • Duration: 1:51
  • Uploaded Date: 08 Jan 2016
  • views: 66792
Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1VGTPwA From series 20, broadcast on 08/01/2016 Kara talks about her time on Strictly Come Dancing, and the close relationships that come from it. Like, follow and subscribe to Loose Women! Website: http://bit.ly/1EDGFp5 YouTube: http://bit.ly/1C7hxMy Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1KXmWdc Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Bxfxts http://www.itv.com http://www.stv.tv http://www.u.tv
https://wn.com/Kara_Tointon_Discusses_Her_Comments_About_Strictly_Come_Dancing_|_Loose_Women
Kara Tointon on dance partner Artem - The Graham Norton Show - Christmas Special 2010 - BBC One
0:44

Kara Tointon on dance partner Artem - The Graham Norton Show - Christmas Special 2010 - BBC One

  • Order:
  • Duration: 0:44
  • Uploaded Date: 23 Dec 2010
  • views: 72722
Subscribe and 🔔 to the BBC 👉 https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00x2smd The award-winning host gets into the festive spirit with a Christmas edition of his anarchic talk show. Expect the unexpected as top celebrity guests join in the fun with Graham and his merry audience. Graham's Christmas list includes funnymen Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and The Doctor himself - Matt Smith. #bbc All our TV channels and S4C are available to watch live through BBC iPlayer, although some programmes may not be available to stream online due to rights. If you would like to read more on what types of programmes are available to watch live, check the 'Are all programmes that are broadcast available on BBC iPlayer?' FAQ 👉 https://bbc.in/2m8ks6v.
https://wn.com/Kara_Tointon_On_Dance_Partner_Artem_The_Graham_Norton_Show_Christmas_Special_2010_BBC_One
Gaslight Starring Kara Tointon
1:33

Gaslight Starring Kara Tointon

  • Order:
  • Duration: 1:33
  • Uploaded Date: 16 Sep 2016
  • views: 211
Kara Tointon is to star in a revival of Patrick Hamilton's Gaslight.
https://wn.com/Gaslight_Starring_Kara_Tointon
Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev - Argentine Tango - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 7
1:54

Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev - Argentine Tango - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 7

  • Order:
  • Duration: 1:54
  • Uploaded Date: 14 Nov 2010
  • views: 162736
Long edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev5ABn5mdQ0
https://wn.com/Kara_Tointon_Artem_Chigvintsev_Argentine_Tango_Strictly_Come_Dancing_Week_7
Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev - Rumba - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 11
1:58

Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev - Rumba - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 11

  • Order:
  • Duration: 1:58
  • Uploaded Date: 11 Dec 2010
  • views: 321489
https://wn.com/Kara_Tointon_Artem_Chigvintsev_Rumba_Strictly_Come_Dancing_Week_11
Kara Tointon - 'Don't Call Me Stupid' Part One
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Kara Tointon - 'Don't Call Me Stupid' Part One

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  • Duration: 14:30
  • Uploaded Date: 19 Jan 2011
  • views: 58947
A brilliant and informative documentary on dyslexia
https://wn.com/Kara_Tointon_'Don't_Call_Me_Stupid'_Part_One
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Stars of Gripping Drama ‘The Teacher’: Kara Tointon & Emmett J. Scanlan | This Morning

After Sheridan Smith blew us away with her performance in ‘The Teacher’ two years ago, the hard-hitting mystery drama is getting a sequel. With Kara Tointon at the helm, she’ll be telling us all about how her character is caught up in a murder investigation, and why her career has come full circle. But she’s not alone. Joining her is co-star Emmett J.Scanlan, who’ll also be tracing his roots from Hollyoaks’ resident psychopath to going toe to toe with the infamous Thomas Shelby. Broadcast on 10/08/2024 Subscribe to This Morning for more exclusive videos: http://bit.ly/1JM41yF FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/ThisMorning https://www.instagram.com/thismorning https://www.tiktok.com/@thismorning MORE ABOUT THIS MORNING: Welcome to the official This Morning Channel! Join us every weekday from 10am on ITV1, ITVX and STV as we discuss the latest news stories, meet the people behind the stories that matter, chat to the biggest names in Hollywood, get the latest fashion & beauty trends, and cook up a storm in our kitchen with your favourite chefs! #ThisMorning
8:18
Stars of Gripping Drama ‘The Teacher’: Kara Tointon & Emmett J. Scanlan | This Morning
After Sheridan Smith blew us away with her performance in ‘The Teacher’ two years ago, the...
published: 10 Sep 2024
Play in Full Screen
4:04
TEACHERS Will Mellor & Kara Tointon interview
Season 2 of the popular drama, for more go to ———- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leNQ-3m...
published: 05 Sep 2024
Play in Full Screen
1:56
Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev - Charleston- Strictly Come Dancing - Week 4
published: 24 Oct 2010
Play in Full Screen
4:37
Kara and Artem Strictly Champions 2010 - Winning Moment
published: 19 Dec 2010
Play in Full Screen
1:51
Kara Tointon Discusses Her Comments About Strictly Come Dancing | Loose Women
Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1VGTPwA From series 20, broadcast on 08/01/2016 Kar...
published: 08 Jan 2016
Play in Full Screen
0:44
Kara Tointon on dance partner Artem - The Graham Norton Show - Christmas Special 2010 - BBC One
Subscribe and 🔔 to the BBC 👉 https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉...
published: 23 Dec 2010
Play in Full Screen
1:33
Gaslight Starring Kara Tointon
Kara Tointon is to star in a revival of Patrick Hamilton's Gaslight.
published: 16 Sep 2016
Play in Full Screen
1:54
Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev - Argentine Tango - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 7
Long edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev5ABn5mdQ0
published: 14 Nov 2010
Play in Full Screen
1:58
Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev - Rumba - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 11
published: 11 Dec 2010
Play in Full Screen
14:30
Kara Tointon - 'Don't Call Me Stupid' Part One
A brilliant and informative documentary on dyslexia
published: 19 Jan 2011
Play in Full Screen

Kara Tointon

Kara Louise Tointon (born 5 August 1983) is an English actress, best known for playing Dawn Swann in BBC soap opera EastEnders and as the 2010 winner of BBC television series Strictly Come Dancing.

Early life

Tointon was born to Ken and Carol in Basildon, Essex. Together with her actress sister, Hannah (born 1987), Tointon was brought up in Leigh-on-Sea. Both sisters attended St Michael's School, Leigh, and St Hilda's School, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. Tointon was diagnosed with dyslexia at age seven. She had speech and drama lessons at school. For about one year when she was a teenager, she dated James Bourne of the bands Busted, Son of Dork, and McBusted.

Career

Early work

Tointon's first professional acting experience came when she played the part of Brigitta in The Sound of Music at the Cliffs Pavilion. Her first appearance on television was as an extra in EastEnders in 1994, when she played a school friend of Sonia Fowler. She played the part of student Pauline Young in 2001's first series of Teachers on Channel 4. She also starred in BBC's "Curriculum Bites" as a presenter in 2002.

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