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Kara Tointon - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 05, 1983 |
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| Age | 42 |
| Birthplace | Basildon, Essex, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Kara Tointon's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Playing Dawn Swann in EastEnders; winning Strictly Come Dancing (2010) |
Intro
Kara Tointon is an English actress best known for her role as Dawn Swann in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, as well as for winning the 2010 series of Strictly Come Dancing. She has established herself in both television and theatre.
Early Life & Background
Kara Tointon was born on August 5, 1983, in Basildon, Essex. She attended St Michael's School, Leigh, and learned ballroom dancing as a child. Tointon's younger sister, Hannah, is also an actress.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Dawn Swann in EastEnders (2005-2009)
- Winner of Strictly Come Dancing (2010)
- Lead role in stage production of Pygmalion (2011)
- Appeared in ITV's Mr Selfridge (2015)
- Starred in The Sound of Music Live (2015)
Trivia
- Has dyslexia and has spoken publicly about her experiences and challenges with it.
- Her younger sister, Hannah Tointon, is also an actress.
- Trained as a ballroom dancer from a young age.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Kara Tointon?
Kara Tointon is 42 years old.
When was Kara Tointon born?
Kara Tointon was born the 5 August 1983.
Where is Kara Tointon from?
Basildon, Essex, England.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 5th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 5, 1983, musician David Crosby was sentenced to five years in prison for possessing cocaine and three years for carrying a loaded handgun, with the sentences to run concurrently. He was arrested in April 1982 at a Dallas nightclub, where authorities found a quarter gram of cocaine and a loaded .45-caliber handgun in his dressing room. Crosby was released on $8,000 bond pending appeal.
- Day of the week: August 5th, 1983 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Every Breath You Take by The Police
- #1 UK song: Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
Check the link for more news and curiosities on August 5th, 1983.