Niall Horan
Biography
Niall Horan is an Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was born on September 13, 1993, in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. Horan auditioned as a solo artist for the seventh series of the British televised singing competition "The X Factor" in 2010. He failed to progress but was suggested to join the group "One Direction" by guest judge Nicole Scherzinger. As a member of "One Direction", Horan co-wrote many songs. He released his first single as a solo artist, "This Town", in 2016. Horan is known for his work as a singer-songwriter and member of the boy band "One Direction".
Career overview
Niall Horan is known for his work in the entertainment industry. He auditioned as a solo artist for the seventh series of the British televised singing competition "The X Factor" in 2010. Although he failed to progress, he was suggested to join the boy band "One Direction" by guest judge Nicole Scherzinger. As a member of "One Direction", Horan co-wrote many songs.
Horan's career as a member of "One Direction" involved working on music projects with the group. He released his first single as a solo artist, "This Town", in 2016. The release of this single marked a significant point in Horan's solo career.
Niall Horan has a total of 69 known credits in his acting career.
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75 titles- Hey Jonas! (2026) as Self - Guest
- The Claudia Winkleman Show (2026) as Self
- Simon Cowell: The Next Act (2025) as (Archive Footage)
- Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Quintessentially Irish (2024) as Self
- iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023 (2023) as Self
- iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023 (2023) Musician
- TikTok: In the Mix (2023) as Self
- Niall Horan: Austin City Limits (2023)
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)
- The Fruitties (2022) as Pak (singing voice)
- Trainspotting with Francis Bourgeois (2022)
- Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar (2022) as Self
- Jonas Brothers Family Roast (2021) as Self
- One World: Together at Home (2020) as Self
- Niall Horan: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Smallfoot (2018) Songs
- Niall Horan: Flicker World Tour (2018) as Self
- One Love Manchester (2017) as Self
- On The Record: Niall Horan – Flicker (2017) as Himself
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Performer
- iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2016 (2016) as Self - Performer
- 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
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- 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 - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest / Musical Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- The Men in Blazers Show (2014) as Self
- One Direction: Where We Are - The Concert Film (2014) as Self
- One Direction: The TV Special (2014) as Self
- Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) 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
- The Voice (2012) as Niall Horan
- 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
- The Voice (2011) as Self - Coach
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self - Guest
- Dynamo: Magician Impossible (2011) as Self
- Red or Black? (2011) as Self
- One Direction: A Year in the Making (2011) as Self
- BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (2010)
- BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (2010) as Self
- A League of Their Own (2010) as Himself
- Radio 1's Big Weekend (2010) as Self
- Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009) as Self
- X Factor (2008) as Self - Guest
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- iCarly (2007) as Niall Horan
- El hormiguero (2006) as Él mismo
- America's Got Talent (2006) as Himself - Musical Guest
- The X Factor (2005) as Self
- The X Factor (2004) as Self - Contestant
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest Host
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Musical Guest
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self - Performer
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self
- Later... with Jools Holland (1992) as Self - Performer
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Musical Guest as One Direction
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Niall Horan best known for?
Niall Horan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), Smallfoot (2018), The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015).
When and where was Niall Horan born?
Niall Horan was born on September 13, 1993 in Mullingar County Westmeath, Ireland.
How many credits does Niall Horan have?
Niall Horan has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2026.
What is Niall Horan's background in cinema and television?
Niall Horan is an Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was born on September 13, 1993, in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. Horan auditioned as a solo artist for the seventh series of the British televised singing competition "The X Factor" in 2010. He failed to progress but was suggested to join the group "On...