| English singer and songwriter, football player and actor. Date of Birth: 24.12.1991 Country: Great Britain |
Louis Tomlinson is an English singer, songwriter, footballer, and actor. He gained fame as a member of the band 'One Direction' and has also pursued a career in football.
Louis Tomlinson was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. At birth, he was named Louis Troy Austin, but later took on his stepfather's surname, Mark Tomlinson. As a child, Tomlinson showed an interest in acting and participated in various school musicals.
In 2010, Tomlinson auditioned for the seventh season of 'The X Factor' as a solo artist but didn't make it to the solo category. However, a piece of advice from guest judge Nicole Scherzinger led him to join the group category. Together with Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, and Harry Styles, Tomlinson formed the successful boy band 'One Direction'.
'One Direction' quickly gained popularity and signed a record deal with Syco Records. The group released their debut album 'Up All Night' in 2011, followed by 'Take Me Home' in 2012. Their music topped charts worldwide, and they sold over 35 million records globally.
Despite primarily being known for his musical talents, Tomlinson has also pursued a career in football. He played for his local team, 'Three Horseshoes,' before receiving an unexpected offer to play for the 'Doncaster Rovers.' Although he initially intended to focus on music, Tomlinson happily accepted the opportunity to join the team.
Tomlinson made his debut for the 'Doncaster Rovers' on February 26, 2014. However, his football career faced an early setback when he suffered a significant injury during a charity match. The incident led to backlash against Gabriel Agbonlahor, who caused the injury, from Tomlinson's fans on social media.
Louis Tomlinson is a multi-talented artist who has achieved success as a singer, songwriter, actor, and footballer. His contributions to 'One Direction' and his involvement in the football world have solidified his place in popular culture.