Louis Tomlinson is an English singer and actor born on 24 December, 1991. Although he is best known for being the member of boy band One Direction but Louis actually started his professional career as a actor. His initial acting roles were as an extra in television series Fat Friends which was followed by minor roles in film If I Had You and TV series Waterloo Road. In 2010, Louis Tomlinson auditioned for the television show The X Factor which proved to be a life changing event for him. After being accepted to the competition, he kept performing as a solo artist before being place in a group named One Direction with four other contestants Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan. The boy band quickly gained popularity and despite of not winning the competition they were signed by The X Factor judge Simon Cowell record label.
One Direction released their debut album titled Up All Night in 2011 which garnered huge commercial successful and since then, the band has gone on to released a few more albums in which Louis has contributed in several songs. In his personal life, Louis Tomlinson remained in a relationship with student Eleanor Calder for around four years before breaking-up in 2015.
Louis Tomlinson Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Louis William Tomlinson
- Nicknames: Lou, Boobear, The Tommo
- Date of Birth: December 24, 1991
- Occupation: Singer
- Birthplace: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
Louis Tomlinson Family Details:
- Father: Troy Austin
- Mother: Johannah Poulston
- Siblings: Ernest Rupert Atholl Deakin, Charlotte Tomlinson, Doris Poppet Deakin, Félicité Tomlinson, Daisy Tomlinson, Georgia Austin, Phoebe Tomlinson
- Spouse: Unmarried
- Children: Freddie Reign Tomlinson
Louis Tomlinson Career Highlights:
- Debut Album: Up All Night
- First Film: One Direction: This Is Us
- First TV Show: The X Factor
Louis Tomlinson Body Measurements:
- Height: 5′ 8″ (1.72 m)
- Weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)
- Shoe Size: 9 (US)
Louis Tomlinson Interesting Facts:
- Louis is the oldest member of One Direction.
- He suffers from tinnitus in his right ear which means he has hearing problem.
- During school, the singer once flashed his bum to a teacher resulting in Louis being suspended from school for three days.
- Before One Direction, Louis Tomlinson used to play lead guitar in a band named The Rogue. He now has their tattooed on his ankles.