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Sting
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, known worldwide as Sting, rose from the industrial town of Wallsend in Northumberland to become one of the most influential musicians of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Born on October 2, 1951, he spent his early years fascinated by the rhythm of his father's drumming and the poetry of reggae, influences that later defined his distinctive vocal style and lyrical depth. After a stint as a schoolteacher, Sumner formed the rock‑reggae trio The Police in 1977, where his sharp, resonant voice and inventive bass lines propelled the band to global stardom with hits like “Roxanne,” “Every Breath You Take,” and “Message in a Bottle.” The group’s blend of punk energy and jazz‑inflected arrangements earned them multiple Grammy Awards and cemented Sting’s reputation as a charismatic frontman. In 1985, he launched a solo career marked by the critically acclaimed album The Dream of the Blue Turtles, which showcased his ability to fuse pop, jazz, and world music, earning platinum status and spawning timeless tracks such as “If You See Her, Say Hello.” Over the following decades, Sting expanded his artistic palette, collaborating with artists from Bob Dylan to Gorillaz, composing film scores, and acting in movies like Dune (1984) and The Bride. Beyond music, he is a dedicated activist, championing human rights, environmental protection, and the fight against AIDS through organizations like Amnesty International and his own Sting Foundation. His awards include multiple Grammy, Brit, and Golden Globe honors, and he was knighted with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to music and charity. Sting’s enduring legacy lies in his relentless experimentation, lyrical introspection, and unwavering commitment to using art as a vehicle for social change, making him a cultural icon whose influence continues to resonate across generations.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner
Born: Wallsend, Northumberland, England
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Birthday: October 2, 1951
Occupations: musician, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer
Years Active: 1971-present
Children: 7
Spouses: Frances Tomelty, Trudie Styler
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Awards and Nominations Received by Sting
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Movies Featuring Sting
Quadrophenia (re-release)
Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police
Under the Volcano
The Bride
Hope for Haiti Now
2012: Time for Change
Sting: Live In Berlin
Radioman
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Sting: When the Last Ship Sails (Live at the Public Theater)
Jaco
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute
John Mayer: Someday I’ll Fly
Gurrumul
Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen
Ruben Blades Is Not My Name
Sonic Sea
Attenborough at 90
Sting: A Free Man
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
I Want My MTV
Mylène Farmer: 2019 - Le Film
Being Mick
The Sweatbox
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Sting: All this Time
The Police - Every Breath You Take
George Michael: A Different Story
Remember the Secret Policeman’s Ball?
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Live 8
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out
Resident Alien
Punk and Its Aftershocks
Brimstone & Treacle
‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video
Live Aid
Plenty
Sting - Bring on the Night
Urgh! A Music War
Destination Dune
The Police: Synchronicity Concert
Julia and Julia
Citizens Of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats
Artemis ’81
Stormy Monday
GIMS: On the Record
The Police: Around The World
The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball
Kaamelott: The First Chapter
Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
Beware The Groove: The Making Of A Cult Classic
They All Came Out to Montreux
WHAM!
Quadrophenia
The Police - Live ’79 at Hatfield Polytechnic
Sting: The Brand New Day Tour: Live From The Universal Amphitheatre
The Mighty
Music for Montserrat
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB
PoliWood
Radio On
Still Bill
The Police: Certifiable
Peter and the Wolf: A Prokofiev Fantasy
FireAid Benefit Concert
When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden
The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story
Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World
Career Timeline
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2024
Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden
Self
The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Self
2023
Beware The Groove: The Making Of A Cult Classic
Himself (archive footage)
They All Came Out to Montreux
Self
WHAM!
Self (archive footage)
Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story
Self
2021
Under the Volcano
Self
Kaamelott: The First Chapter
Horsa
Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
Self
The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune
Self (voice) (archive footage)
2019
I Want My MTV
Self
Mylène Farmer: 2019 - Le Film
Self
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Self
2018
Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen
Self - Performer
Ruben Blades Is Not My Name
Self
2014
Sting: When the Last Ship Sails (Live at the Public Theater)
Self - Host, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute
Self
John Mayer: Someday I’ll Fly
Self
2009
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB
Self
PoliWood
Self
Still Bill
Self
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self
1984
‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video
Self
The Police: Synchronicity Concert
Self - Bass, Vocals
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