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Sting

Birthday: 1951-10-02 | Place of Birth: Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK

Sting (aka Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner) is an English musician, singer-songwriter, activist, actor and philanthropist. Prior to starting his solo career, he was the principal songwriter, lead singer and bassist of the rock band The Police. Sting has varied his musical style throughout his career, incorporating distinct elements of jazz, reggae, classical, new age, and worldbeat into his music. As a solo musician and member of The Police, Sting has received sixteen Grammy Awards for his work, receiving his first Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1981, and an Oscar nomination for the best song. He is a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2021
Under the Volcano

as    Self

2019
I Want My MTV

as    Self

2018
Gurrumul

as    Himself

2014
Sting: When the Last Ship Sails (Live at the Public Theater)

as    Himself, host, vocals, acoustic guitar, bass

2014
2011
Sting - 25 Years

as    Vocal, Bass ...

2010
Still Bill

as    Self

2008
The Police: Certifiable

as    Bass & Vocals

2007
2006
Herbie Hancock: Possibilities

as    Himself

2003
The Police - Every Breath You Take

as    Bass & Vocals

2003
Sting: Inside - The Songs of Sacred Love

as    Bass / Guitar / Lead Vocals

2002
The Sweatbox

as    Self

2001
America: A Tribute to Heroes

as    Self - Performer