Zayn Malik
Biography
Zain Javadd Malik, who records mononymously as ZAYN, is an English singer and songwriter born on January 12, 1993, in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. In 2010, Malik auditioned as a solo artist for the British reality television music competition, The X Factor. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he was brought back into the competition along with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson to form the boy band One Direction. During his time in the group, Malik and his bandmates released the albums Up All Night in 2011, Take Me Home in 2012, Midnight Memories in 2013, and Four in 2014. In March 2015, Malik's representative announced his departure from the band.
Career overview
Zain Javadd Malik, who records mononymously as ZAYN, is an English singer and songwriter born on January 12, 1993, in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. In 2010, Malik auditioned as a solo artist for the British reality television music competition, The X Factor. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he was brought back into the competition alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson to form the boy band One Direction.
During his time in the group, Malik and his bandmates released the albums Up All Night in 2011, Take Me Home in 2012, Midnight Memories in 2013, and Four in 2014. In March 2015, Malik's representative announced the singer's departure from the band. He is also known for his involvement in films such as Ten Lives.
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42 titles- 10 Lives (2024) as Kirk / Cameron (voice)
- 10 Lives (2024) Songs
- 10 Lives (2024) Executive Music Producer
- Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The Day I Didn't Meet One Direction (2022) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Aladdin (2019) Vocals
- Fifty Shades Darker (2017) Songs
- Ghostbusters (2016) Songs
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- One Direction: Where We Are - The Concert Film (2014) as Self
- One Direction: The TV Special (2014) as Self
- 1D Day (2013) as Slef
- One Direction: This Is Us (2013) as Self
- P!NK: Staying True (2013) as Self
- One Direction: Up Close & Personal (2013) as Self
- One Direction: The Invasion (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
- Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009) as Self
- X Factor (2008) as Self - Guest
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007) as Self
- iCarly (2007) as ZAYN
- El hormiguero (2006) as Él mismo
- America's Got Talent (2006) as Himself - Musical Guest
- The X Factor (2004) as Self - Contestant
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self
- 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 Zayn Malik best known for?
Zayn Malik is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 10 Lives (2024), 10 Lives (2024), 10 Lives (2024), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019).
When and where was Zayn Malik born?
Zayn Malik was born on January 12, 1993 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK .
How many credits does Zayn Malik have?
Zayn Malik has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2024.
What is Zayn Malik's background in cinema and television?
Zain Javadd Malik, who records mononymously as ZAYN, is an English singer and songwriter born on January 12, 1993, in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. In 2010, Malik auditioned as a solo artist for the British reality television music competition, The X Factor. After being eliminated as a solo perform...