Louis Tomlinson is an English singer, songwriter and producer who rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction. He was born on 24 December 1991 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.
He has released two solo albums, Walls (2020) and Faith in the Future (2022), and has also served as a judge and mentor on British Idol. He has a son named Freddie from his previous relationship.
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- Full name: Louis William Tomlinson
- Date of Birth: December 24, 1991
- Age: 32
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: singer, songwriter, producer
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Parents: Troy Austin and Joanna Deacon (née Bolston)
- Siblings: Lottie, Felicite, Daisy, Phoebe, Georgia, Ernest and Doris
- Spouse: No
- Children: Freddie Ryan Tomlinson
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $70 million
Early life and education
Louis Tomlinson, 32, was born on December 24, 1991 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, to Troy Austin and Johanna Deacon (née Polston). His parents were both 18 when he was born and separated a few days after he was born.
He later took the surname of his stepfather, Mark Tomlinson, who married Joanna in 1997. He has seven siblings: four biological sisters, one half-sister, one step-brother and one stepsister.
He grew up in a working-class family and attended Hall Cross School and Hayfield School. He was interested in music and performing from an early age and took part in several school productions and musicals.
He also plays piano and guitar, and writes his own songs. He is a fan of bands such as Oasis, The Fray and Green Day. He also plays football for his school team and supports his local club, Doncaster Rovers.
In 2009, he auditioned for the British Idol show but failed to make it through the producers. In 2010, he tried again and won the show with the title ofHey, Delilah” sung by Plain White T’s. He made it to the boot camp stage but was eliminated before the finals.
However, he returned with four other individual contestants Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik to form a group called One Direction.
The group became one of the most successful and popular performing groups in the show’s history and finished in third place.
Personal life
Louis Tomlinson dated schoolmate Hannah Walker from 2010 to 2011. He then dated model and fashion blogger Eleanor Calder from 2011 to 2015 and from 2017 to 2022.
They met through mutual friends and dated on and off for nine years. Despite rumors, they never got engaged or married.
He also dated Briana Jungwirth, a Los Angeles-based stylist, in 2015. They have a son together, Freddie Reign Tomlinson, who was born on January 21, 2016. They co-parent their son but are not in a romantic relationship.
He also dated actress Danielle Campbell from 2015 to 2017. They met through mutual friends and developed a brief but passionate relationship.
He was very close to his family, especially his mother Johannah, who died of leukemia in 2016.
His sister Félicité also died of a heart attack in 2019. He has paid tribute to them in music and social media posts, and has supported various charities and causes in their names.
Profession
Louis Tomlinson began his music career as a member of the boy band One Direction, which he formed on The X Factor in 2010.
The band consisted of him, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik until Zayn left in 2015. The band has released five albums, Up All Night (2011), Take Me Home (2012), Midnight Memories (2013), Four (2014) and Made in the AM (2015), selling over 200 million copies worldwide.
They have also gone on four world tours and have won several awards including the Brit Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and the American Music Awards.
They also starred in two documentaries, One Direction: This Is Us (2013) and One Direction: Where We Are (2014). The band took an indefinite hiatus in 2016 to pursue solo careers.
Louis Tomlinson began his solo career in 2016 with the release of his debut single “Just Hold On”, a collaboration with DJ Steve Aoki. The song, a tribute to his late mother, peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart.
He followed up with more singles, such as Back to You (2017), Missing You (2017), Just the Two of Us (2019), and We Did It (2019)showing off his pop-rock and indie-folk influences.
He released his debut album Walls in 2020, which received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, peaking at number four on the UK Albums Chart and number nine on the US Billboard 200. The album also spawned several hit singles, such as “Kill My Mind,” “Don’t Let It Break Your Heart,” and “Walls.”
In 2022, he released his second album, Faith in the Future, a more experimental and diverse work that blends elements of R&B, soul, and hip-hop. The album was critically acclaimed for its production, lyrics, vocals, and overall vibe, reaching #1 on the UK Albums Chart and #3 on the US Billboard 200.
The album also featured guest appearances from artists such as Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, James Arthur and Anne-Marie. The album also produced several hit singles such as ““Defenseless”, “Copy of Copies of Copies”, “Forever You” and “Now perfect.”
He also served as a judge and mentor on The X Factor, the show that launched his career in 2018 and 2019. He coached the men’s group and helped Dalton Harris and Anthony Russell reach the final, with Dalton going on to win the competition.
He has also performed on the show several times as a solo artist and as a member of One Direction. He has also appeared on other shows such as America’s Got Talent, Saturday Night Live, and The Late Late Show with James Corden.
net worth
Louis Tomlinson’s net worth is estimated to be around $70 million.
He has earned his wealth through music sales, streaming, downloads, royalties, and endorsements.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @louist91
- Twitter: @Louis_Tomlinson
- YouTube channel: Louis Tomlinson
Discography
- Nighttime changes
- what makes you beautiful
- My life story
- Steal My Girl
- Perfect
- Now
- One thing
- Kiss Me
- Drag me down
- You and Me
