Born in Toronto, Ontario, Abel Tesfaye, now professionally known as The Weeknd, dropped out of school at age 17 and began his career in 2009 by anonymously releasing music on You Tube under the username xoxxxoooxo. Before adopting the stage name the Weeknd, he released music under the aliases The Noise and Kin Kane.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
The Idol (2023)
Starring as Tedros
(5 episodes)
- Episode 1x05: Jocelyn Forever (Jul 2, 2023)
- Episode 1x04: Stars Belong to the World (Jun 25, 2023)
- Episode 1x03: Daybreak (Jun 18, 2023)
- Episode 1x02: Double Fantasy (Jun 11, 2023)
- Episode 1x01: Pop Tarts & Rat Tales (Jun 4, 2023)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2019-12-06: Pharrell Williams, Chris Parnell, The Weeknd (Dec 6, 2019)
- Episode 2019-12-05: Scarlett Johansson, The Weeknd (Dec 5, 2019)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
- Episode 2021-02-08: Salma Hayek, Owen Wilson, The Weeknd (Feb 8, 2021)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2016-11-24: Kevin James, Tim Gunn, The Weeknd (Nov 24, 2016)
- Episode 2016-02-19: Bryan Cranston, Demi Lovato, the Weeknd (Feb 19, 2016)
- Episode 2015-02-12: Colin Firth, Jack McBrayer, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, the Weekend (Feb 12, 2015)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
- Episode 2013-10-30: Aziz Ansari, Minka Kelly, The Weeknd (Oct 30, 2013)
Senkveld med Thomas og Harald (2003)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
- Episode 27x06: Truls Svendsen, Trond Espen Seim, Heidi Ruud Ellingsen, Mads Ousdal, The Weeknd (Oct 2, 2015)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
- Episode 2016-11-28: Helen Mirren, James Marsden, the Weeknd (Nov 28, 2016)
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
- Episode 2020-01-22: Colin Farrell, Dave Salmoni, The Weeknd (Jan 22, 2020)
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (1999)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2016-12-05: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2016 (Dec 5, 2016) [Special Guest Star]
- Episode 2015-12-08: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2015 (Dec 8, 2015) [Special Guest Star]
The Simpsons (1989)
Guest starring as Orion Hughes
- Episode 33x15: Bart the Cool Kid (Mar 20, 2022) [Special Guest Star]
Guest starring as Darius Hughes
- Episode 33x15: Bart the Cool Kid (Mar 20, 2022) [Special Guest Star]
BRIT Awards (1977)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
- Episode 2016-02-24: The BRIT Awards 2016 (Feb 24, 2016)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
(4 episodes)
- Episode 45x15: Daniel Craig / The Weeknd (Mar 7, 2020)
- Episode 42x01: Margot Robbie / The Weeknd (Oct 1, 2016)
- Episode 41x14: Jonah Hill / Future (Mar 5, 2016)
- Episode 41x02: Amy Schumer / The Weeknd (Oct 10, 2015)
American Music Awards (1974)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
- Episode 2020-11-22: 48th Annual American Music Awards 2020 (Nov 22, 2020)
Super Bowl (1967)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
- Episode 2021-02-07: Super Bowl LV - Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Feb 7, 2021)
Grammy Awards (1959)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
- Episode 2016-02-15: The 58th Annual Grammy Awards (Feb 15, 2016)
Oscars (1953)
Guest starring as The Weeknd
- Episode 2016-02-28: The 88th Annual Academy Awards (Feb 28, 2016)
Crew Credits
The Idol (2023)
Show crew as Creator
Show crew as Executive Producer
Episode crew as Story
(5 episodes)
- Episode 1x05: Jocelyn Forever (Jul 2, 2023)
- Episode 1x04: Stars Belong to the World (Jun 25, 2023)
- Episode 1x03: Daybreak (Jun 18, 2023)
- Episode 1x02: Double Fantasy (Jun 11, 2023)
- Episode 1x01: Pop Tarts & Rat Tales (Jun 4, 2023)