Kara Tointon
Kara Tointon is a British actress known for her work in television and film. She gained recognition for her role as Dawn Swann in the soap opera 'EastEnders' and starred in the film 'Killer Asteroid: Defending Earth'. Tointon is appreciated for her versatile acting style... Read More
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the ReapingReturn to the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of... |
Willamae Abernathy | |
| 2024 |
CaptivatedSingle mum Rachel is on the poverty line, leaving her working all hours of the day as a cleaner to... |
Rachel | |
| 2024 |
Too Good To Be TrueToo Good to Be True (also known as Captivated) is a 2024 British psychological thriller four-part drama produced for Channel... |
Unknown character | |
| 2023 |
Archie: The Man Who Became Cary GrantThe four-part drama series will tell the story of Cary Grant’s life, from his humble beginnings as Archie Leach in... |
Young Elsie | |
| 2022 |
The TeacherA thriller anthology series detailing the separate stories of teachers. |
Dani Osborne | |
| 2018 |
RSC Live: Twelfth NightTwelfth Night is a tale of unrequited love – hilarious and heartbreaking. Two twins are separated in a shipwreck, and... |
Olivia | |
| 2017 |
Henry IXHenry is a forty-something man suffering a midlife crisis and looking to escape from his current situation - but this... |
Serena | |
| 2017 |
Harry Hill's Alien Fun CapsuleHarry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule is a panel show that sees Harry Hill presiding over two teams tasked with saving... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
The HalcyonThe story of a bustling and glamorous five star hotel at the centre of London society and a world at... |
Betsey Day | |
| 2016 |
Let's Be EvilA woman enters an underground bunker where gifted children use augmented reality technology to wreak havoc. |
Tiggs | |
| 2015 |
The Sound of Music Live!The popular musical is brought to life on soundstages at London's Three Mills Studio, in a live TV dramatisation of... |
Maria | |
| 2015 |
SunTrapUndercover reporter Woody is on the run after being framed by his corrupt editor. Forced to flee, Woody heads to... |
Maria | |
| 2013 |
Last PassengerIndependent British thriller starring Dougray Scott and Kara Tointon. Lewis (Scott), an overworked doctor, is on his way home from... |
Sarah Barwell | |
| 2013 |
Father BrownFather Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective... |
Elizabeth Barnes | |
| 2013 |
Mr SelfridgeMr. Selfridge recounts the real life story of the flamboyant and visionary American founder of Selfridge's, London's lavish department store.... |
Rosalie Selfridge | |
| 2012 |
The SweeneyJack Regan, a hardened cop who doesn’t play by the rules, is confronted with a criminal from his past. With... |
Megan | |
| 2010 | Self | ||
| 2008 |
Celebrity JuiceThe outrageous comedy panel show hosted by the irrepressible Keith Lemon. Each episode sees top celebrities going head to head... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
The Graham Norton ShowEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
LewisInspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them. |
Erica Stoke | |
| 2005 |
IdealSitcom about a small-time dope dealer and his strange collection of acquaintances. |
Herself | |
| 2004 |
America or BustedBusted (James Bourne, Charlie Simpson and Matt Willis) have conquered the UK and now they're going over to the US... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
Strictly Come DancingA dance competition where celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. Who is kicked out of the competition each week... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
The Football FactoryThe Football Factory is more than just a study of the English obsession with football violence, it's about men looking... |
Tameka | |
| 2003 |
BoudicaThe Celtic queen who shook the Roman Empire. Boudica is one of history’s first and fiercest women warriors. Sickened by... |
Poppaea | |
| 2003 |
Keen EddieKeen Eddie is an American action, comedy-drama television series that aired in 2003 on the Fox Network. The series follows... |
Unknown character | |
| 2001 |
Never Play with the DeadA group of young people break into a former asylum to stage a rave party, but before long strange things... |
Victoria | |
| 1999 |
Harry and CoshHarry and Cosh was a British children's television series directed by Daniel Peacock shown on Saturday afternoons on Shake! on... |
Gaby | |
| 1988 |
This MorningThis Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech,... |
Self | |
| 1985 |
EastEndersThe everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in... |
Dawn Swann |
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Got a question about Kara Tointon?
Kara Tointon is most notable for her role as Dawn Swann in the long-running soap opera 'EastEnders', which she played from 2005 to 2009.
Yes, Kara Tointon won the prestigious 'Strictly Come Dancing' competition in 2010, showcasing her dancing and performance skills.
Kara Tointon's first film appearance was in 'The Last Detective' in 2003, where she began to gain recognition in the industry.
Some of Kara Tointon's successful films include 'Killer Asteroid: Defending Earth' and her appearances in various television adaptations.
Yes, Kara Tointon has an active theatre career, having performed in productions like 'My Fair Lady' and 'The Sound of Music'.
Kara Tointon's estimated net worth is approximately $1 million, largely from her acting career in television and film.
Yes, Kara Tointon participated in 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2010, where she won the competition, showcasing her talent beyond acting.
Kara Tointon was born in Basildon, Essex, and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, which laid the foundation for her acting career.