Sting British Singer Born 1951 in Wallsend
Sting · actor and singer-songwriter · British
Known for
Latest Videos From Sting’s YouTube Channel
Sting - Fields Of Gold (Live at the Rijksmuseum/Audio)
Sting - All This Time (Live at the Rijksmuseum/Audio)
Sting - Message In A Bottle (Live at the Rijksmuseum/Audio)
Sting - The Night The Pugilist Learned How To Dance (Live at the Rijksmuseum/Audio)
Sting - What Say You Meg? (Live at the Rijksmuseum/Audio)
Sting on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.9M @theofficialsting
- Engagement rate
- 1.21% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 22,654
- Average comments
- 509 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Sting (2 October 1951, Wallsend) is a British singer. He performed as part of The Police (1977–1985).
Early life
Schooling on record includes University of Warwick, Northumbria University and St. Cuthbert's High School.
Career
Released between 1985 and 2024, 32 albums and 45 singles carry his name. Fortress Around Your Heart (1985) is the oldest release listed, Il nostro amore (2024) the newest. He works mainly in rock music and new wave. He is listed as playing guitar and mandolin. He has released music through A&M Records.
There are 25 screen credits listed as well, such as Dune (1984) and The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1982). The YouTube account had 2.2M subscribers when last counted in February 2025. His other notable work includes Englishman in New York, Fields of Gold and Every Breath You Take.
Recognition
Sting’s wins include two Grammy Awards (1982 and 1984). Other wins include the Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program and the Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Among his nominations is the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2001 for My Funny Friend and Me. In all, Sting has won 13 awards and received 7 nominations.
Personal life
He has been married to Trudie Styler since 1992. Earlier marriages on record are to Frances Tomelty (1976 to 1984). He is the father of Eliot Sumner, Joe Sumner and Mickey Sumner.
Groups and bands
- The Police1977–1985
Discography
77 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart) | Single |
| 2024 | Il nostro amore | Single |
| 2023 | Dreaming | Single |
| 2022 | Redlight | Single |
| 2021 | Duets | Album |
| 2021 | Englishman/African In New York | Single |
| 2021 | If It's Love | Single |
| 2021 | My Funny Valentine | Single |
| 2021 | Rushing Water | Single |
| 2021 | The Bridge | Album |
| 2020 | September | Single |
| 2019 | My Songs | Album |
| 2018 | 44/876 | Album |
| 2018 | Don't Make Me Wait | Single |
| 2016 | 57th & 9th | Album |
Show all 77 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | I Can't Stop Thinking About You | Single |
| 2013 | And Yet | Single |
| 2013 | Practical Arrangement | Single |
| 2013 | The Last Ship | Album |
| 2011 | 25 Years | Album |
| 2011 | The Best of 25 Years | Album |
| 2010 | Live in Berlin | Album |
| 2010 | Symphonicities | Album |
| 2009 | If On a Winter's Night... | Album |
| 2009 | Soul Cake | Single |
| 2007 | The Journey and the Labyrinth | Album |
| 2006 | Always on Your Side | Single |
| 2006 | Songs from the Labyrinth | Album |
| 2004 | Stolen Car | Single |
| 2003 | Rise & Fall | Single |
| 2003 | Sacred Love | Album |
| 2003 | Whenever I Say Your Name | Single |
| 2001 | ...All This Time | Album |
| 2001 | Still Be Love in the World | Album |
| 2000 | After the Rain Has Fallen | Single |
| 2000 | After the Rain Has Fallen | Single |
| 2000 | Desert Rose | Single |
| 2000 | Live at Universal Amphitheater | Album |
| 1999 | Brand New Day | Album |
| 1999 | Brand New Day | Single |
| 1997 | Sting At the Movies | Album |
| 1997 | The Very Best of Sting & The Police | Album |
| 1996 | I Was Brought to My Senses | Single |
| 1996 | I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying | Single |
| 1996 | Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot | Single |
| 1996 | Mercury Falling | Album |
| 1996 | On Silent Wings | Single |
| 1996 | You Still Touch Me | Single |
| 1995 | The Living Sea: Soundtrack from the IMAX Film | Album |
| 1994 | Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984–1994 | Album |
| 1994 | When We Dance | Single |
| 1993 | All for Love / Straight from the Heart / If Only / Love is Stronger Than Justice | Single |
| 1993 | Demolition Man | Album |
| 1993 | Fields of Gold | Single |
| 1993 | If I Ever Lose My Faith in You | Single |
| 1993 | Seven Days | Single |
| 1993 | Ten Summoner's Tales | Album |
| 1992 | It's Probably Me | Single |
| 1991 | Acoustic Live in Newcastle | Album |
| 1991 | All This Time | Single |
| 1991 | Mad About You | Single |
| 1991 | The Soul Cages | Album |
| 1988 | Englishman in New York | Single |
| 1988 | Fragile | Single |
| 1988 | Nada como el sol | Album |
| 1988 | They Dance Alone | Single |
| 1987 | ...Nothing Like the Sun | Album |
| 1987 | Be Still My Beating Heart | Single |
| 1987 | We'll Be Together | Single |
| 1986 | Bring on the Night | Album |
| 1986 | Moon over Bourbon Street | Single |
| 1985 | Fortress Around Your Heart | Single |
| 1985 | If You Love Somebody Set Them Free | Single |
| 1985 | Love Is the Seventh Wave | Single |
| 1985 | Russians | Single |
| 1985 | The Dream of the Blue Turtles | Album |
| Five Live! | Album |
Awards and nominations
13 won, 7 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Polar Music Prize | Won | |
| 2016 | German Radio Award | Won | |
| 2015 | NRJ Music Award d'honneur | Won | |
| 2004 | MusiCares Person of the Year | Won | |
| 1984 | Grammy Award for Song of the Year | Every Breath You Take | Won |
| 1982 | Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal | Don't Stand So Close to Me | Won |
| Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Won | ||
| Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
| David Angell Humanitarian Award | Won | ||
| Kennedy Center Honors | Won | ||
| MOJO Awards | Won | ||
| Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 2017 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | The Empty Chair | Nominated |
| 2015 | Tony Award for Best Original Score | The Last Ship | Nominated |
Show all 20 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | You Will Be My Ain True Love | Nominated |
| 2002 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | Until... | Nominated |
| 2001 | Academy Award for Best Original Song | My Funny Friend and Me | Nominated |
| 1994 | Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | If I Ever Lose My Faith in You | Nominated |
| 1986 | Grammy Award for Song of the Year | Money for Nothing | Nominated |
Filmography
25 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Book of Solutions | self | Film |
| 2021 | Kaamelott: The First Chapter | Horsa | Film |
| 2020 | Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics | Film | |
| 2016 | Zoolander 2 | Film | |
| 2010 | Do It Again | Film | |
| 2009 | Brüno | Film | |
| 2007 | Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who | Film | |
| 2006 | Everyone Stares | Film | |
| 2004 | George Michael: A Different Story | Film | |
| 2003 | The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story | Film | |
| 2000 | The Filth and the Fury | Film | |
| 1998 | Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels | Film | |
| 1996 | The Grotesque | Film | |
| 1988 | Stormy Monday | Film | |
| 1988 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | Film |
Show all 25 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Julia and Julia | Film | |
| 1985 | Bring on the Night | Film | |
| 1985 | Plenty | Film | |
| 1985 | The Bride | Victor Frankenstein | Film |
| 1984 | Dune | Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen | Film |
| 1982 | Brimstone and Treacle | Film | |
| 1982 | The Secret Policeman's Other Ball | Film | |
| 1979 | Quadrophenia | Film | |
| 1979 | Radio On | Film | |
| Na plovarne | TV series |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sting?
Sting is 75 years old, born on 2 October 1951 in Wallsend.
What is Sting known for?
Sting is known as a former member of The Police.
What is Sting’s nationality?
Sting is British, born in Wallsend.
Who is Sting married to?
Sting is married to Trudie Styler; they married in 1992.
Has Sting won any awards?
Yes. 13 awards are on record, including Polar Music Prize (2017).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q483203), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Raph_PH · CC BY 2.0
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