Kara Tointon Biography, Age, Partners, Sister, Interview, Movies and TV shows

Kara Tointon Biography

Kara Tointon (Kara Louise Tointon) was born on 5th August 1983 in Basildon, United Kingdom. She is an English actress, best known for playing Dawn Swann in BBC soap opera EastEnders.

Tointon was brought up in Leigh-on-Sea. She attended St Michael’s School, Leigh, and St Hilda’s School, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. She had speech and drama lessons at school.

Kara Tointon Age

She was born on 5th August 1983 in Basildon, United Kingdom.

Kara Tointon Bum

KARA Tointon bared her bum in a sexy scene for new ITV period drama The Halcyon.The Halcyon tells the story of a glamorous London hotel in the early, uncertain days of the Second World War.

And in one sexy scene during the opening episode, Kara’s character, Alex Jennings, stripped naked as she takes a bath in her boss’s luxurious room.

Strictly Come Dancing

In September 2010, it was announced that Tointon would be appearing as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing Series 8, partnered with Artem Chigvintsev. Tointon made it to the final along with Matt Baker and Pamela Stephenson, where she made it to the final two, then went on to win and be crowned champion beating Matt Baker and his partner Aliona Vilani.

Kara Tointon Sister

She has a sister Hannah Tointon (born in 1987) who is also an actress.

Kara Tointon Partner

She dated James Alexandrou her EastEnders co star from 2006 to 2007. From 2008 to 2010 she was a partner to Joe Swash. From 2010 to 2014 she was a partner to Artem Chigvintsev and they both appeared on Strictly come dancing.

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Kara Tointon Movies

2016: Let’s Be Evil
2013: Lat Passenger
2012: The Sweeney
2004: The Foottball Factory

Kara Tointon Tv Shows

2017: The Halcyon
2013 – 2016: Mr Selfridge
Since 1985: EastEnders
Since 2004: Strictly Come Dancing

Kara Tointon Interview with Celebrity Extra

Celebrity Extra: Can you give me a bit of background about yourself? How did you get your start in acting?

Kara Tointon: I’ve been acting since I was about 11 years old. My parents wanted me to have an outlet to get my confidence up other than through school means because I didn’t always find school and academia so easy when it came to reading and writing. So I did lots of speech and drama festivals. I really enjoyed public speaking. That’s what sort of got me into acting.

And when I joined the agency at the age of 11 — a young age, it seems — I just auditioned around, and I did lots of ads for different TV shows in the U.K. That was my introduction into doing this sort of job. I took it more seriously when I got 16. I did a show called “Teachers,” which is a British comedy (which also starred Andrew Lincoln of “The Walking Dead” fame). I guess that’s when I decided that I would take it more seriously. And I decided to make this my career.

CE: You’ve done your fair share of British television, most notably “EastEnders,” which seems to be a rite of passage for most British actors.

Kara Tointon: It’s really funny because when we in the U.K. watch American shows; they look so beautifully done, and I guess it’s quite funny because our equivalent is “EastEnders,” which is very gray and quite depressing. I was actually an extra on the show when I was about 12 years old. And then I ended up going into it as a character when I was 21. I think it’s maybe different in the States, but in the U.K., when you’re on a show, sometimes it can be a great thing, but people get to know you as that character. I went into acting basically because I enjoy playing different characters. I would say I’m more of a character actor; I enjoy different personalities and accents. So that was interesting to be in one place with “EastEnders” for four years. And at the same time, it was really nice to feel part of a team. I do enjoy that kind of teamwork. And then I was ready to do other things, like theater. I feel like I’ve learned more through my time doing theater work than I have in the whole of my career — having an audience and doing the voice work. When you then come back to filming again, you realize the strength that you’ve built up from doing live theater.

CE: You’re in rehearsals now for a play, right?

Kara Tointon: Yes, I’m rehearsing for “RSC Live: Twelfth Night.”

CE: I love that play — it’s so much fun to read and to watch performed.

Kara Tointon: So I think as well. It’s a really good one.

CE: And you starred in “Pygmalion” on the West End with Rupert Everett and Diana Rigg.

Kara Tointon: That was a great job, actually. And Rupert, he’s very funny and charismatic. He’s a bit romantic that you just want to be with him and listen to what he has to say. There’s never a dull moment. And that was such a great female role. A dream job, actually.

CE: Tell me your impressions of “The Halcyon” when you first read the script.

Kara Tointon: I got sort of caught up in it very quickly because you could see that this was going to be a very atmospheric, fast-paced series. And they said that music was going to absolutely be at the heart of this show. And that can sometimes be difficult logistically when you’re trying to film and always have music in the background, especially when the scene is performance-based. But they managed it really well.

I just loved all the characters, and I just felt that it was something that could go anywhere. They introduce the characters really well. And for me, it’s funny, but in the first couple of episodes, I don’t have very much, but you understand what each character is about and their part within the realm of the hotel. And because the backdrop is a hotel, it gives you so much scope because you’ve got the upstairs-downstairs aspect, but you can peer behind those closed doors. It’s just a wonderful idea for a show.

CE: Tell me about your character, Betsey.

Kara Tointon: I’d describe Betsey as a complete alley cat. She’s very streetwise. She hasn’t had the easiest upbringing. But she thinks the best of herself. And she’s not scared to say that as it is. I love to play a character like that. It’s so enjoyable. Because most of the time, you’d love to be like that in your own life. It’s a lot of fun. And she has a voice and she sort of banks on being sexy. She’s not actually sexy; I think she’s a tomboy. But she’s found by Sonny Sullivan, who’s the bandleader of the hotel’s band, and it’s given her a place and she’s found her feet in this hotel. And she’s having the time of her life.

CE: There are hints early on that she hasn’t had the best parental role models in her life. How does her mom play into that? And how does this translate to her relationship with Sonny?

Kara Tointon: When her mother turns up, you get the gist that she has a difficult relationship there with her. And her mother sort of flutters in and out of her life. And we see a nice development with Sonny and Betsey because of this in that he’s the first male who she can depend on. He has become a true rock in her life, and she’s never quite had a relationship with a man like that before. So we see where that develops and that strong friendship that they have, along with their love of music together. It works really well.

CE: Can you give me a little historical background of how and when the series begins?

Kara Tointon: Absolutely. When we pick up the series, the Second World War hasn’t started yet, or England hasn’t officially entered the war. So at this point, people aren’t feeling quite so scared yet; for a long time, when the sirens would go off, I didn’t realize, but there wasn’t a sense of urgency because they didn’t think it was coming. They didn’t believe it was happening until that first time that bombs do start landing, and it shakes everyone up. And then life changes. So it’s kind of nice to see that buildup of what’s happening before the bombing raids and then when it actually becomes a reality. It really does kick things off for all the characters.

CE: Just the opening scene — which is actually the penultimate scene from the last episode, but we get a glimpse of what is to come as the series then flashes back to “Six Months Earlier” — they don’t quite take the sirens seriously until a bomb blasts through the lobby of the hotel.

Kara Tointon: We filmed that scene last, actually, which is quite strange, isn’t it? When you do a whole series and that’s the beginning. And that final scene I think is my favorite scene of the whole series. It was quite special because I got to sing “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square,” which is one of my favorite songs.

CE: I really like the relationship between Betsey and Emma. There is a real love there; it’s not women trying to backstab each other.

Kara Tointon: Yes, it’s really nice because she’s a bit older than Emma, but she really cares about her. She says it straight. She can see that Emma hasn’t had an easy time growing up — you know, she lost her mom. But Betsey has a real empathy for Emma, and she wants the best for her. Which is really true friendship there.

CE: I have read that it’s been described as “Downton Abbey” set in a five-star hotel, but aside from being a British period piece set in wartime, for me that’s where the similarities end. “The Halcyon” truly is its own show.

Kara Tointon: It’s such a compliment to have a comparison to anything that’s been so successful like “Downton Abbey.” I can see the similarity because you’ve got the upstairs-downstairs element, but it’s a completely different backdrop of the hotel and storyline-wise and character-wise. The best way to watch anything is just to go in completely fresh-eyed, and just take it for what it is; you’ll get the best outcome when you do that. It’s a really warm show with a great heart, and it’s fun to get carried up by the journey.

CE: What was life like on the set?

Kara Tointon: As a set, it was probably the most elaborate set I’ve ever seen. And I got to see it from the beginning stages where it looked nothing so opulent as was the outcome. There’s just a warmth about it, because we all know the Second World War so well — not the stories behind the facts, but rather the facts of it and what ultimately happened. What’s interesting is that when one is put in those scenarios, where you’re living on the edge, you just live for the moment. And I think that really resonated with me that when you’re living like that, things actually develop quickly, especially with relationships and with your friendships. And you appreciate so much more because you don’t know how long you’ve got to enjoy it.

And that electricity — I remember the atmosphere being on set. It was just delighting in the colors and everything. There’s something about that time, as awful as it was, that was electric and beautiful. You have this music influence and people just wanting to have fun because life was pretty hard. There was a lot of love, and often good things can sometimes come from bad times.

I just remember being in love with the atmosphere. It was a great cast and crew, and everyone enjoyed being at work. It was great, great fun, the most enjoyable thing I’ve done. I was getting to wear these beautiful outfits, and the people were acting as if I were Rita Hayworth or something. It was a fun part for me especially.

CE: What can viewers look forward to as they begin watching “The Halcyon”?

Kara Tointon: The show is heartwarming, fast and furious. We can look forward to love triangles, and the trials and tribulations of people who are in different societal classes, and what the war would bring. There’s going to be gut-wrenching moments, but all with great music and upbeat fun. There’s just some really great characters too, my favorite being Lady Hamilton. I’m just really excited to see everyone’s development throughout.

Kara Tointon Video

https://youtu.be/dRSEmf9lX6Y

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David Simon’s net worth, biography, fact, career, awards and life story

What is David Simon’s Net Worth?David Simon is an American journalist, author, and producer who has a net worth of $15 million. David Simon is best-known for co-creating/producing and writing the HBO series “The Wire,” which is widely considered one of the best television shows of all time.After graduating from the University of Maryland College Park, David Simon began working for The Baltimore Sun. Simon covered local crime and later took a leave of absence in the late ’80s to write a novel. “Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets” was published in 1991 and chronicles Simon’s experiences shadowing Baltimore police. Simon won the 1992 Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime book, and the story was eventually turned into the TV series “Homicide: Life on the Street”, which ran from 1993 until 1999. Simon served as the program’s producer and writer. At the same time, he worked on his new book, “The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood”, with co-author Ed Burns. It became HBO’s six-hour miniseries “The Corner” and won three Emmy Awards. Simon earned the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries of a Movie.David Simon later went on to create, write for, and produce the hit drama series “The Wire”, which was partly inspired by his first book. Simon worked on the show from 2002 until 2008, writing dozens of episodes. He’s also worked as executive producer and writer on “Generation Kill,” “Treme” and “We Own This City.”? Compare David Simon’s Net WorthEarly LifeSimon was born in Washington, D.C. on February 9, 1960. He is the son of Dorothy Simon, who primarily was a homemaker, and Bernard Simon, who had worked as a journalist and public relations director. He was raised in a Jewish family which had roots in Russia, Belarus, Hungary, and Slovakia. Simon had a brother named Gary and a sister named Linda.Simon attended Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda, Maryland, where we worked at the school newspaper, “The Tattler.” He then attended the University of Maryland, College Park where he was a writer and then the editor for the school paper, “The Diamondback.”CareerAfter graduating from college, Simon worked as a police reporter at “The Baltimore Sun.” He had originally attracted the attention of the paper after having written a piece on a scandal at the University of Maryland which involved the men’s basketball coach, Lefty Driesell, who had threatened a girl who had accused one of his players of sexual impropriety. Impressed by the piece, the paper hired Simon to cover the city’s crime beat.Simon was captain of the writer’s union, a position he held through a writer’s strike in 1987 after benefits were cut. Simon remained unhappy after the strike was over and began searching for a way to justify a leave a absence. He decided to write a novel and took a year’s leave in 1988. During this time, he spent a year with the Baltimore Police Department Homicide Unit. This time ultimately resulted in the book “Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets,” which was published in 1991. The book won the 1992 Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime book and it was highly praised by The Associated Press and publications like “Newsday.”Due to the success of the book, the publishers were eager to turn the story into a screen adaptation. However, there was little interest among the directors to whom they submitted the story. Simon had the idea of submitting the story to Barry Levinson, a Baltimore native and film director. He was interested in the project and created the award-winning TV series, “Homicide: Life on the Street,” which ran from 1993 until 1999. Simon worked on the show as a writer and producer. He left his job at “The Baltimore Sun” to work full time on the show in 1995. The show won multiple awards throughout its run and Simon himself was recognized numerous times for his writing at the WGA Awards.In 1997, Simon worked with Ed Burns to co-author, “The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood,” which is a true account of a neighborhood in West Baltimore that is heavily affected by the drug market. The book was named a Notable Book of the Year by “The New York Times.” Simon then co-wrote and produced a six-hour television miniseries for HBO based on “The Corner” in 2000.Simon then began working on the concept for a police drama based on the experiences of his writing partner, Ed Burns, who had worked a homicide detective and public school teacher. Both Simon and Burns were interested in exploring the bureaucracy associated with solving crime, with a particular emphasis on the underground drug market in Baltimore. What resulted was “The Wire,” a series set in Baltimore and produced by HBO. Simon had enjoyed working with HBO on “The Corner,” and appreciated the freedom he was given in storytelling.The first season of “The Wire” premiered on June 2, 2002 and received largely positive critical reviews. However, audience members were slower to catch on, which some attributed to the show’s time slot and complex storyline. Over time, however, the show has become very popular with audiences. Seasons two through five of the show were more popular with audiences and critics have praised the show creators for being able to create entirely new storylines involved new characters with each season. Simon and the writing staff were nominated for the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Dramatic Series for their work on the fifth and final season of the show.Other projects that Simon has worked on include “Generation Kill,” a miniseries that is an adaptation of a book that tells the story of the first 40 days of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, “Treme,” a miniseries that follows musicians in post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, and “The Deuce,” a drama focused on the rising porn industry in New York City in the 1970s and 1980s. He also has worked on “The Plot Against America” in 2020 and “We Own This City,” a miniseries that covers the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force.Simon is known for creating shows and stories that feature realistic dialogue and authentic characters. He often incorporates real anecdotes into his stories and lives of his characters in order to incorporate as much real life as possible into his work.Personal LifeIn 1991, Simon married graphic artist Kayle Tucker. Together they had a son but their marriage ended in divorce. In 2006, Simon married best-selling Baltimore novelist and former reporter for “The Baltimore Sun,” Laura Lipman. They had a daughter together in 2010.

Kara Tointon Biography, Age, Partners, Sister, Interview, Movies and TV shows