Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
262
Gender
Male
Birthday
1951-10-02 (73 years old)
Place of Birth
Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
Also Known As
- Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner
- The Police
- スティング
Sting
Biography
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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Acting
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