The Weeknd
Acting
Born: 1990-02-16 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), known professionally as The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is noted for his unconventional music production, artistic reinventions, and his signature use of the falsetto register. His accolades include 4 Grammy Awards, 20 Billboard Music Awards, 22 Juno Awards, 6 American Music Awards, 2 MTV Video Music Awards, a Latin Grammy Award, and nominations for an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. Tesfaye earned c
🎬 Movies (20)
Quincy Jones, Music Man
2025
Self (archive footage)
Hurry Up Tomorrow
2025
The Weeknd
Playboi Carti - Live at Rolling Loud California 2025
2025
Remember To Enjoy The Light Before It’s Gone
2025
The Weeknd (voice)
The Weeknd - Red Terror
2025
Billions Club Live with The Weeknd: A Concert Film
2025
Self
The Weeknd: Live at São Paulo
2024
Self
TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy
2024
Self (archive footage)
The Weeknd - Double Fantasy
2023
Tedros
The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium
2023
Self
The Weeknd x The Dawn FM Experience
2022
Self
The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM
2022
Self
Echoes of Silence
2021
Singer
The Show
2021
Performer
The Weeknd Reads GQ Until The Lights Go Out
2021
The Weeknd
Canadian Hits at the BBC
2021
Self
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2020
2020
Uncut Gems
2019
The Weeknd
He Was Never There, Docupoem
2018
Self
The Weeknd - iHeartRadio Music Festival
2017
Singer
📺 TV Shows (15)
The Idol
2023
Tedros
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self
BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge
2010
Self
The Graham Norton Show
2007
Self
Robot Chicken
2005
Madea / Dinosaur Auctioneer / S.W.A.T. Member (voice)
American Dad!
2005
The Weeknd (voice)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Musical Guest
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
1995
Self
MTV Europe Music Awards
1994
Self - Performer
The Simpsons
1989
Orion Hughes / Darius Hughes (voice)
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
Self - Musical Guest
American Music Awards
1974
Self - Musical Guest
The Grammys
1959
Self
The Oscars
1953
Self