Louis Tomlinson

Raised by his mother's second husband, Mark Tomlinson. Lifelong supporter of Doncaster Rovers, working as waiter in the club's hospitality suite. Began his career as an actor, with small roles in ITV dramas Fat Friends, If I Had You and BBC's Waterloo Road. Was inspired to audition for The X Factor after performing in his school's production of Grease. Came to fame after he and four other hopeful popstars were combined to create the group, One Direction, in the 2010 edition of The X Factor, finishing third. In 2013, he was signed by Doncaster Rovers as a professional on a non-contract basis. A participant in multiple charity football games, including one for former Celtic soccer player, Stiliyan Petrov. In 2016, joined the Soccer Aid star line-up, a biennial fundraiser for the children's charity, UNICEF. Was arrested for battery in 2017 after attacking a paparazzo at Los Angeles International Airport; was booked and released on $20,000 bail, but not charged.