
Louis William Tomlinson is an English singer and songwriter. He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction. Born and raised in Doncaster, he auditioned as a solo artist for the British music competition series The X Factor in 2010. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he was put into a group with four other contestants, forming One Direction.
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Louis Tomlinson rose to fame as a member of One Direction, a massively successful boy band formed on the UK's The X Factor in 2010. Following the band's hiatus, he embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut album "Walls" in 2020.
Early Life
Born Louis William Tomlinson on December 24, 1991, in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, he showed an early interest in performing. He had small acting roles before auditioning for The X Factor.
Career
Initially auditioning as a solo artist, Tomlinson was placed into One Direction along with Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik. The group achieved international stardom, releasing five albums and embarking on four world tours. After the band's hiatus in 2016, Tomlinson launched his solo career, releasing singles like "Back to You," "Miss You," "Two of Us," and "Kill My Mind." His debut album, "Walls," followed in 2020. He also served as a judge on The X Factor in 2018.
Personal Life
Tomlinson has a son, Freddie Reign, born in 2016.
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First name
Louis
Middle name*
William
Last name
Tomlinson
Birthdate
December 24, 1991
Age 33
Birth location
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK
Heigth
1.75 meter
Years active
2010 - present
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