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Kara Tointon

Kara Tointon

Acting1983Basildon, Essex, England, UK

Biography

​At the tender age of 7 Kara began her acting career. She attended speech and drama lessons at school and she also took part in LAMDA examinations, entering local musical festivals doing poetry recital. Her first proper acting experience came when she played the part of Birgita in The Sound of Music at the Cliffs Pavillion. Shortly after that her first paid job was as one of the children in the pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Her first appearance on television was as an extra in Eastenders.

She is also highly trained in dance, specializing in Aerobics, Ballet, Bass-Baritone, Cabaret Singing, Choreography, Contemporary, Jazz and Tap. In her spare time she enjoys painting, swimming and skiing. She is a girl with endless talents.

Acting History

2024
Captivated
TVas Rachel
2023
Father Brown
TVas Elizabeth Barnes1 eps
2017
Henry IX
TVas Serena3 eps
The Halcyon
TVas Betsey Day
2016
2015
Mr Selfridge
TVas Rosalie Selfridge20 eps
2013
Last Passenger
as Sarah Barwell
Celebrity Juice
TVas Self1 eps
2012
The Sweeney
as Megan
2011
Ideal
TVas Herself1 eps
2008
Strictly Come Dancing
TVas Self1 eps
2003
Warrior Queen
as Poppaea
1999
1988
This Morning
TVas Self
1985
EastEnders
TVas Dawn Swann

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
8/5/1983(42 years old)
Place of Birth
Basildon, Essex, England, UK
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