Louis Tomlinson
Biography
Louis Tomlinson is an English actor. He began his acting career as an extra in the ITV drama Fat Friends. He also appeared in another ITV drama film, If I Had You, and the BBC drama Waterloo Road. Tomlinson auditioned as a solo artist on "The X Factor" in 2010, where he became a founding member of the boy band One Direction. Following the band's hiatus, he pursued a solo music career. As an actor, Tomlinson has appeared in multiple TV shows and films, with a total of 52 known credits.
Career overview
Louis Tomlinson began his career as an actor, initially appearing in ITV drama "Fat Friends" as an extra. He also appeared in another ITV drama film, "If I Had You", and the BBC drama "Waterloo Road". These early roles demonstrate his early involvement in the acting industry.
Tomlinson's acting credits are extensive, with a total of 52 known credits. His acting career has spanned various television shows and films, although specific details about his roles and projects are not provided in the available sources.
As a member of the boy band "One Direction", Tomlinson's acting career may have taken a backseat. However, his experience in the entertainment industry has likely influenced his subsequent work in music.
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Full Filmography
59 titles- The Diary of a CEO: Louis Tomlinson (2025) as Self
- Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Under The Tongue (2024) as Himself
- Louis Tomlinson: For Every Question Why - Live and Direct from Mexico City (2024) as Himself
- Louis Tomlinson: All of Those Voices (2023) as Self
- Louis Tomlinson: All of Those Voices (2023) Executive Producer
- Louis Tomlinson Presents: Away From Home | The Global Streaming Event (2021) as Self
- Louis Tomlinson Presents: Away From Home | The Global Streaming Event (2021) Executive Producer
- Away from Home - The Global Streaming Event (2021) as Himself
- Away from Home - The Global Streaming Event (2021) Executive Producer
- Louis Tomlinson: Live from London (2020) as Himself
- Late Night Berlin (2018) as Self
- Louis Tomlinson: Riding High (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- One Direction - Live At Roundhouse London (2015) as Self
- One Direction the London Session (2015) as Self
- One Direction: Apple Music Festival - London 2015 (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest and Musical Guest
- One Direction: Where We Are - The Concert Film (2014) as Self
- One Direction: The TV Special (2014) as Self
- One Direction: This Is Us (2013) as Self
- 1D Day (2013) as Self
- Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty (2013) as Self
- One Direction: The Invasion (2013) as Self
- One Direction: Up Close & Personal (2013) as Self
- London 2012 Olympic Games (2012) as Self
- London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012) as Self
- One Direction: Up All Night - The Live Tour (2012) as Self
- One Direction: iTunes Festival - London 2012 (2012) as Self
- Dynamo: Magician Impossible (2011) as Self
- Red or Black? (2011) as Self
- One Direction: A Year in the Making (2011) as Self
- A League of Their Own (2010) as Himself
- Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009) as Self
- X Factor (2008) as Self - Guest
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- iCarly (2007) as Louis Tomlinson
- El hormiguero (2006) as Él mismo
- America's Got Talent (2006) as Himself - Musical Guest
- America's Got Talent (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
- Soccer Aid (2006) as Self
- If I Had You (2006) as Boy Finding Body
- The X Factor (2005) as Self
- The X Factor (2004) as Self - Judge
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Family Guy (1999) as Louis Tomlinson (voice)
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Musical Guest
- Leute heute (1997) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Musical Guest
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest as One Direction
- Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik Road Trip Series as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Louis Tomlinson best known for?
Louis Tomlinson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015), The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015), The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014).
When and where was Louis Tomlinson born?
Louis Tomlinson was born on December 24, 1991 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Louis Tomlinson have?
Louis Tomlinson has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2025.
What is Louis Tomlinson's background in cinema and television?
Louis Tomlinson is an English actor. He began his acting career as an extra in the ITV drama Fat Friends. He also appeared in another ITV drama film, If I Had You, and the BBC drama Waterloo Road. Tomlinson auditioned as a solo artist on "The X Factor" in 2010, where he became a founding member of the boy band One Dire...