Background
Dainton was born in Hamilton, Scotland, the daughter of film and stage agent Vivienne Black.
Dainton was born in Hamilton, Scotland, the daughter of film and stage agent Vivienne Black.
She attended the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London and the Cone school of dance.
She left Scotland at age 10, moving to London. After her stage debut at Stratford-upon-Avon, Dainton acted in the suburbs of London, with roles in Babette, Watch on the Rhine, Quiet Wedding, and A Midsummer Night"s Dream.