
Kara Tointon
Acting
Born 1983-08-05 · Basildon, Essex, England, UK
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.
Known for

EastEnders
1985 · TV

Mr Selfridge
2013 · TV

Harry and Cosh
1999 · TV

The Halcyon
2017 · TV

America or Busted
2004 · TV

Captivated
2024 · TV

The Teacher
2022 · TV

Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant
2023 · TV

Henry IX
2017 · TV

This Morning
1988 · TV

Father Brown
2013 · TV

Ideal
2005 · TV

Keen Eddie
2003 · TV

SunTrap
2015 · TV

The Graham Norton Show
2007 · TV

Celebrity Juice
2008 · TV

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017 · TV

Strictly Come Dancing
2004 · TV