Kara Tointon is a British actress known for her character Dawn Swann in the long run, the BBC soap opera, Eastenders. She began her career in show business at age 7, appearing in commercials for products such as McDonalds. Later, she appeared on stage in a show of pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. She also made her first job with a small acting role in Eastenders.
In 2004, Kara Tointon began a career as a professional actor appearing in Mile High. This December the same year, he resumed his role in the Dream Team Gina Moliano, which ended in May 2005. When the Dream Team, Kara Tointon EastEnders has joined the cast, this time more significant role to play Dawn Swann. He auditioned for the role in EastEnders at the same time Tiana Benjamin, Kellie Shirley, Matt and Charlie Clements Diangelo. They too were the roles they feel.
Besides being active in television, Kara Tointon also made appearances in films such as The Football Factory and Just My Luck.
Because it has also established a dancer, Kara Tointon competed in the reality dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing, and won the final stage of the show. He collaborated with the former champion of Strictly Come Dancing, Mark Ramprakash.
Kara Tointon has announced that leaving EastEnders in the summer of 2009, along with Ricky Groves contract expires.