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Sting
Born: 2nd Oct 1951 Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
Dept: Acting
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner (born 2 October 1951), known as Sting, is an English singer-songwriter, musician, activist, and actor. He was the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for new wave band the Police from 1977 until their breakup in 1986. He launched a solo career in 1985 and has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age, and worldbeat in his music.
Sting has sold a combined total of more than 100 million records as a solo artist and as a member of the Police. He has received three Brit Awards, including Best British Male Artist in 1994 and Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2002; a Golden Globe; an Emmy; and four Academy Award nominations. As a solo musician and as a member of the Police, Sting has received 17 Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Police in 2003. Sting has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors; a CBE from Queen Elizabeth II for services to music; Kennedy Center Honors; and the Polar Music Prize. In May 2023, he was made an Ivor Novello Fellow.
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner was born at Sir G B Hunter Memorial Hospital in Wallsend, Northumberland, England, on 2 October 1951, the eldest of four children of Audrey (née Cowell), a hairdresser, and Ernest Matthew Sumner, a milkman and former fitter at an engineering works. He grew up near Wallsend's shipyards, which made an impression on him. As a child, he was inspired by the Queen Mother waving at him from a Rolls-Royce to divert from the shipyard prospect towards a more glamorous life. He helped his father deliver milk and by ten was "obsessed" with an old Spanish guitar left by an emigrating friend of his father.
Sting attended St Cuthbert's Grammar School in Newcastle upon Tyne. He visited nightclubs such as Club A'Gogo to see Cream and Manfred Mann, who influenced his music. He learned to sing and play simultaneously by listening to records at 78 rpm. After leaving school in 1969, he enrolled at the University of Warwick in Coventry, but left after a term. After working as a bus conductor, building labourer, and tax officer, he attended the Northern Counties College of Education (now Northumbria University) from 1971 to 1974 and qualified as a teacher.[20] He taught at St Paul's First School in Cramlington for two years.
Sting performed jazz in the evenings, at weekends, and during breaks from college and teaching, playing with the Phoenix Jazzmen, Newcastle Big Band and Last Exit. He gained his nickname after his habit of wearing a black and yellow jumper with hooped stripes with the Phoenix Jazzmen. Bandleader Gordon Solomon thought he looked like a bee (or according to Sting himself, "they thought I looked like a wasp"), which prompted the name "Sting". In the 1985 documentary Bring On the Night a journalist called him Gordon, to which he replied, "My children call me Sting, my mother calls me Sting, who is this Gordon character?" In 2011, he told Time "I was never called Gordon. You could shout 'Gordon' in the street and I would just move out of your way". Despite this, he chose not to legally change his name to "Sting". ...
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 277
Film: 193 (70%)
Television: 84 (30%)
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Filmography
Original title: Kaamelott : Deuxième Volet, partie 2
2026
Third and final film in the Kaamelott franchise. ... view
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Horsa
2026
World-renowned artist Sting performs in the beautiful surroundings of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum amongst paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Judith Ley ... view
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2025
After becoming the first French-speaking rapper to fill the Stade de France in 2019, Gims has chosen a new arena for an exceptional concert in Europe' ... view
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Self : Guest (virtual)
2025
A unique journey by Ukrainian military artists who embarked on an extensive tour of the United States. In 102 days, they covered over 30,000 kilometer ... view
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Self
Jul 2025 (first aired)
An expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. With unpreceden ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Jul 2025 (first aired)
A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 in reshaping global charity and politics. Featuring interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, and ... view
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Self (3 ep.)
2025
The film tells the story of how Springsteen and the E Street Band first arrived in the UK in November 1975 for a sold-out performance in Hammersmith, ... view
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Self
Mar 2025 (first aired)
Basically, LUBACH will probably be very similar to De Avondshow with Arjen Lubach. The presenter also discusses current affairs in his characteristic, ... view
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Unknown/various (2 ep.)
2025
Bringing together some of the top names in music and entertainment, both Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum will host FireAid on Thursday, January 30, to r ... view
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Self
2024
Forty years on from the release of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid, this documentary unearths 75 minutes of rare and previously unseen f ... view
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Self
2024
Moor Park, Preston plays host to Saturday’s headlining act at Radio 2 In The Park. Sting, who is fronting his new power rock trio, is fresh off the ... view
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Self
2024
A collection of performances from the BBC's archives from Sting's solo career and from the Police, including Roxanne, Fragile, Message in a Bottle, Br ... view
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Self
2024
In a village in a country far away, the community live well and support each other. But when civil war breaks out this idyll of existence is devastate ... view
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Self - Lead Vocals
2024
Billy Joel’s first concert to air on a broadcast network. The concert special was shot live in March 2024 at Joel’s record-breaking 100th consecut ... view
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Self
2023
Together, Dolly Parton and GMA's Robin Roberts discuss Dolly's collaborations with numerous rock artists on her new album, including Paul McCartney, R ... view
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Self
2023
The documentary film tells the story of Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari through his words and those of colleagues and friends such as Bono, Sting, Brian May ... view
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Self
2023
Follows the real life events of Gudinski’s life spanning a 50-year period, from starting his own independent record company to becoming a major inte ... view
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Self
2023
Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons. ... view
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Self (archive footage)
2023
Utilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more, They All Came Out to Montreux is an affectionate story ... view
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Self
Original title: Le Livre des solutions
2023
Marc, a bipolar and paranoid filmmaker, cannot tolerate seeing his current project picked apart by his producers. The clips he’s been able to sneak ... view
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Sting
2022
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. ... view
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Self
2022
A special tribute concert honoring 16-time Grammy winner Paul Simon that took place on April 6 2022 with a special appearance by the legendary singer/ ... view
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Self
2022
In a special Christmas edition, violinist Daniel Hope and guests perform a varied and atmospheric repertoire including traditional Christmas songs in ... view
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2021
Brit Award-winner Sam Fender goes in search of a musical hero from another era - the late, great, Alan Hull of Lindisfarne, in this one-off BBC Four d ... view
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Self
2021
A brand new feature-length documentary by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures exploring the making of the film, featuring dozens of new and archive interviews wi ... view
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Self (voice) (archive footage)
Original title: Sting au Panthéon
2021
To celebrate 50 years of French radio station FIP, Sting gives a special performance in the monumental surroundings of the Pantheon in Paris. ... view
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Self
2021
GREAT NORTH: A RUN. A RIVER. A REGION is a documentary film about the Great North Run, a half marathon from Newcastle to South Shields. ... view
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Self
Aug 2021 (first aired)
Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. ... view
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Sting (2 ep.)
Original title: Kaamelott : Premier Volet
2021
Hidden in Rome, King Arthur is planning his return to oppose the army of his former friend Lancelot. ... view
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Horsa
2021
The story of George Martin’s AIR Studios Montserrat and the island that changed music forever. ... view
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Self
2020
From the success of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, through the founding of A&M Records, to giving away more than $150 million to arts and education ... view
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Self
Sep 2020 (first aired)
This three-part documentary goes behind the scenes of the creation of Mylène Farmer's 2019 residency at the Paris la Défense Arena. This is one of t ... view
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Self (3 ep.)
2020
Go backstage with beloved rap superstar Gims in the year leading up to his major 2019 Stade de France performance in this up-close documentary. ... view
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Self
2020
The story of The Boomtown Rats, who fought a conservative Ireland, broke through the UK punk scene, scored global No 1 hits and revolutionised the wor ... view
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Self
2020
Celebrities recall their most mind-bending trips via animations, reenactments and more in this comedic documentary exploring the story of psychedelics ... view
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Self
2020
"Space Songs" is a YouTube concert event, sharing songs about space and isolation to celebrate how extreme situations can bring out the very best in u ... view
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Self
2020
Comic Relief and Children in Need join forces to deliver a very special night of television, hosted by Lenny Henry and Matt Baker. ... view
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Self
2019
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. Visit all the Disney park resorts as they celebrate Christmas. ... view
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Self
2019
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration kicked off the holiday season with one grand TV special. Matthew Morrison, Emma Bunton, and ... view
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Self
Original title: Mylène Farmer : Live 2019 - Le Film
2019
After a six-year break, Mylene Farmer triumphantly returned to the stage, giving a series of concerts at Paris La Défense Arena, the largest hall in ... view
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Self
2019
Born in 1941, Eric Burdon was – along with his band The Animals – one of the most important standard-bearers of the British Invasion of America, r ... view
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Self
2019
The legendary recording studio Château d'Hérouville is located in the castle of the same name just outside Paris. Sting and Shaggy meet in this lege ... view
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Self
2019
The film is about the formation of a music channel that has shaped modern pop culture. On August 1, 1981, the life of a whole generation of Americans ... view
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Self
Aug 2018 (first aired)
Dermot O'Leary relives moments from the lives of some of the biggest stars in music and film. Together they view both seen and unseen footage from th ... view
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Self - Guest Star (1 ep.)
2018
Blind from birth, Dr G Yunupingu found his identity through song and the haunting voice that has already become legend. His debut album introduced Aus ... view
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Self
2018
A celebration concert for Her Majesty the Queen's 92nd birthday, taking place at the Royal Albert Hall in London and attended by HM the Queen and memb ... view
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Self - Performer
Original title: Yo no me llamo Rubén Blades
2018
The story of one of Latin America's most beloved singer-songwriters in a journey across his 50-year career. In an intimate way, the film gives us a ch ... view
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Self
2018
A star-studded musical celebration in tribute to Leonard Cohen—the Montreal-born writer, composer, performer and man of letters—that took place in ... view
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Self - Performer
Original title: Sting, l'électron libre
2017
100 million records sold, 16 Grammy Awards and a place on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Sting is a genre-breaking, unique paradox in the world of mu ... view
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Self
Original title: Pavarotti, chanteur populaire
2017
Although he is unanimously credited with having democratised opera, making it accessible to the greatest number, focus is rarely put on the strategy h ... view
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Self
Original title: Sting - Live at the Olympia Paris
2017
Sting: Live at the Olympia Paris captures the musician’s critically acclaimed guitar-driven rock tour as it hit the French capital for an incredibly ... view
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Self - Vocals, Bass, Guitar
Original title: Sting - Beyond The Police
2017
The personal life and professional career of music superstar Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, universally known as Sting, who became passionate about mus ... view
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Self - Musician
Apr 2017 (first aired)
One of rock music’s iconic and tour-hardened frontmen, Brian Johnson, gives us a brand new and exclusive take on one aspect of the rock and roll lif ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2017
There are times, especially during a severe thunderstorm, when the power goes out temporarily. A minor inconvenience for most people, since they know ... view
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Narrator
2016
Legendary Paris rock venue, the Bataclan, has reopened with an emotional gig by the British singer Sting, a year after jihadi gunmen burst in and kill ... view
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Self
2016
Sting talks about the thoughts and inspiration of his 57th and 9th album. Concludes with a live performance at the Rockwood Music Hall. ... view
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Self
2016
There's a moment just a few songs into Sting's live concert video, Rough, Raw & Unreleased: Live At Irving Plaza, that recalls the effortless powe ... view
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Self
2016
Sting - Live at iHeartRadio Music Festival 2016 ... view
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Self
2016
Some people's fates deserved t be known by everyone. Henry Padovani, this Young 24-year old Corsican, who arrived in London in December 1976, is one o ... view
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Self
2016
Documentary telling the extraordinary story of Koko, the only 'talking' gorilla in the world, and her lifelong relationship with Penny Patterson. Proj ... view
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Self (archive footage)
2016
In celebration of his ninetieth birthday, Sir David Attenborough shares extraordinary highlights of his life and career with broadcaster Kirsty Young, ... view
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Self
2016
The devastating impact of industrial and military ocean noise on whales and other marine life. ... view
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Self
Apr 2016 (first aired)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show is a British variety and stand-up comedy television series, presented by British comedian, presenter and former Britain's ... view
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Self - Performer (1 ep.)
2016
Derek and Hansel are modelling again when an opposing company attempts to take them out from the business. ... view
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Sting
2015
An exclusive documentary on a leading artist in the French music scene: Mylène Farmer. From her first album, "Cendres de Lune," to "Interstellaires," ... view
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Self
Sep 2015 (first aired)
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclect ... view
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Self - Guest/Musical Guest (3 ep.)
Aug 2015 (first aired)
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2015
Mark Radcliffe looks at the highs and lows of band life - the creative tension that produces great music and the pressures that come with success and ... view
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Self
2015
The story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course of modern music by redefining the sound a ... view
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Self
2014
Iain Armitage interviews Sting about his Broadway musical The Last Ship. ... view
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Self
2014
In an intimate evening of music and storytelling filmed on Sting’s birthday during a run of benefit concerts at The Public Theater in New York City, ... view
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Self - Host, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass
Original title: A MusiCares Tribute to Bruce Springsteen
2014
A MusiCares Tribute to Bruce Springsteen is a concert video set to be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Download on March 25, 2014. It was filmed i ... view
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Self
2014
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly chronicles the musical evolution of one of the most influential solo artists of his generation. Featuring rare demos, int ... view
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Self
Feb 2014 (first aired)
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program w ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
Sep 2013 (first aired)
Look who’s making the news again! One of NY’s most beloved news anchors, Mike Henry (Michael J. Fox), put his career on hold to spend more time wi ... view
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Sting (1 ep.)
2013
Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no ... view
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Self
2012
The extraordinary story of 'Radioman', a New York film set mascot who overcame homelessness and alcoholism to become a fixture of the New York film i ... view
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Self
2012
Based on the acclaimed memoir by renowned guitarist Andy Summers, Can’t Stand Losing You: Surviving The Police follows Summers’ journey from his e ... view
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Self
Mar 2012 (first aired)
Noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost relatives hidden for generations within the branches of their ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
2011
Between them, they've won 36 Grammy Awards and sold over 125 million albums. And now, for one night only, Sting and Vince Gill will share the stage fo ... view
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Self
Nov 2011 (first aired)
Life's Too Short is a British sitcom mockumentary created and written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant from an idea by Warwick Davis, and is as d ... view
Character:
Sting (1 ep.)
2011
'Sting: 25 Years', is the definitive box set collection slated for US release on September 27, 2011 (internationally September 26, 2011). This consum ... view
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Self - Vocals, Bass
2011
Sting, recorded live at the Vina del Mar Festival, in Vina del mar, Chile on February 25th, 2011. i has a total running time of 85 minutes, Track list ... view
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Self
2010
Culled from Sting's critically acclaimed world tour, Symphonicity, this exclusive live CD/DVD compilation features many of his greatest hits, includin ... view
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Self - Performer
2010
2012: Time For Change is a documentary feature that presents ways to transform our unsustainable society into a regenerative planetary culture. This c ... view
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Self
2010
STILL BILL is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day ... view
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Self
2010
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice! is a documentary special that examined the "cultural phenomenon" of the American animated te ... view
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Self
2010
Telethon concert in support of relief organizations dedicated to assisting victims of the earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010. ... view
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Self
2009
Earlier this month, Eddie Vedder, Melissa Etheridge, John Mellencamp, Ben Harper and Sting brought the songs of Bruce Springsteen to an unlikely venue ... view
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Self
2009
On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and 'whe ... view
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Self
2009
A Winter s Night...Live from Durham Cathedral places the artist in the unique setting of England s most famous cathedral. This majestic live performan ... view
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Self
2009
Twin Spirits is a unique and intimate, live theatrical performance by a chamber
ensemble of actors, singers and musicians, portraying the deep and ul ... view
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Robert Schumann
Jul 2009 (first aired)
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (3 ep.)
2009
Flamboyantly gay Austrian television reporter Bruno stirs up trouble with unsuspecting guests and large crowds through brutally frank interviews and p ... view
Character:
Self - 'Dove of Peace'
2009
An in-depth look at the Democratic and Republican national conventions held during the 2008 U.S. Presidential election year. ... view
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Self
2009
An East Village performance space fought against the Bowery homeless shelter who threatened to shut them down. Some of the most iconic figures in musi ... view
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Self
2009
Chart-topping jazz trumpeter Chris Botti and special guests performed two star-studded concerts at the historic Boston Symphony Hall with Keith Lockha ... view
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Self
2009
Includes the complete concert from Petra, Jordan, recorded on October 12, 2008, which would have been the tenor’s birthday. With pop, opera and clas ... view
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Self
2008
Concert film of The Police during the 2007-08 reunion tour. Recorded in concert in Buenos Aires at the beginning of December 2007, it’s released on ... view
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Self - Bass, Vocals
2008
The Police's historic reunion with exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews from the band and road crew, plus two photo galleries of The Police on tour; ... view
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Self
Sep 2008 (first aired)
Lucas and David Walliams, the stars of the smash-hit BBC comedy Little Britain, bring their unique blend of scripted comedy and characterization to Am ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
2008
The Police Reunion Tour was a 2007-2008 worldwide concert tour by The Police, marking the 30th anniversary of their beginnings. At its conclusion, the ... view
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Self
2008
The Who were honored at the 2008 ceremony from the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA instead of the usual Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Events Center. The concert cons ... view
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Self
Jun 2008 (first aired)
TV presenter Markus Lanz invites prominent guests and experts from all areas of public life to his colourful talk show. As a rule, there are four gues ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2008
LUCIANO PAVAROTTI was the rare artist who could easily bridge the divide between classical and popular music. Together with an impressive roster of th ... view
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Self
Apr 2008 (first aired)
Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Mar 2008 (first aired)
X Factor is the Italian version of the British musical talent show The X Factor. The first four seasons aired on Rai 2, but since 2011 it has been bro ... view
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Self - Guest (1 ep.)
2007
Barry B. Benson, a recent college graduate who wants more out of his life than making honey, decides to sue the human race after learning about the ex ... view
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Sting (voice)
2007
A documentary on The Who, featuring interviews with the band's two surviving members, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey. ... view
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Self
2007
A retrospective of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990's. Includes interviews with the cast and crew as well as hosts. Features memorable sketches a ... view
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Self
2007
A documentary on the influential musician Scott Walker. ... view
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Self
2007
Stewart Copeland, drummer for The Police, compiles his Super 8 footage to offer an intimate look at what it was like to be a member of one of the most ... view
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Self - The Police Member (archive footage)
2007
1. Roxanne 2. Can't Stand Losing You 3. Message In A Bottle 4. Walking On The Moon 5. So Lonely 6. Don't Stand So Close To Me 7. De Do Do Do De ... view
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Self (archive footage)
Feb 2007 (first aired)
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and sha ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2007
The Journey And The Labyrinth: The Music Of John Dowland, directed and produced by the Emmy-award winning team, Jim Gable and Ann Kim of Graying & ... view
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Self
2007
The Police Live in RIO DE JANEIRO at Maracana Stadium 2007 ... view
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Self
Nov 2006 (first aired)
The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy. ... view
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Self (1 ep.)
Nov 2006 (first aired)
Salut les Terriens! is a French talk show hosted by Thierry Ardisson, launched on Canal+ on November 4, 2006, and then moved to C8 on September 10, 20 ... view
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Self - Guest (1 ep.)
2006
December 2005. Los Angeles, California. Trumpeter Chris Botti, on the heels of his break- through gold certified album "When I Fall In Love", and the ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 2006 (first aired)
A behind-the-scenes look at a fictional sketch-comedy TV show. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Aug 2006 (first aired)
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2006
Imagine the possibilities….. "Possibilities" is the musical event of the year. The album is a series of inspired encounters between Herbie Hancock a ... view
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Self
2005
On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians fr ... view
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Self
2005
Mar J Blige, the undeniable Queen of Hip Hop and R&B shares her heart and soul in this intimate performance. Playing to a packed house at Los Angeles' ... view
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Self
2005
This concert film was created for the London premiére launch of Live Aid on dvd in November 2004. It contains selected highlights of the marathon fun ... view
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Self
Apr 2005 (first aired)
The greatest singers and songwriters play their music and tell the stories behind their greatest songs on this acclaimed VH1 music performance series. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Dec 2004 (first aired)
An annual television special broadcast live from Times Square in New York City. ... view
Character:
Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
2004
The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performer ... view
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Self
2004
It follows Michael's life from joining Wham! in 1981, to the present-day covering his career as a solo artist including personal and professional gain ... view
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Self
2004
4 × DVD, The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief. T ... view
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Self
2004
Compilation of all the best musical performances from Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball series. All the brilliant moments from the orig ... view
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Self
2004
Sting's interest in this Elizabethan composer is unflagging. In this fascinating new 80-minute DVD music-documentary, he tells us how this inspiring p ... view
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Self
Jan 2004 (first aired)
On Air with Ryan Seacrest is an American syndicated television talk show, which ran from January 12, 2004 through September 17, 2004. It was distribut ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Original title: Sting: Inside The Songs Of Sacred Love
2003
"Inside the Songs of Sacred Love" proves to be a great showcase for his other band members and provides an interesting look at all of the masterful ta ... view
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Self - Bass, Guitar, Lead Vocals
Sep 2003 (first aired)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2003
One of pop music's truly innovative bands, The Police were one of the most pervasive musical influences of the 1980s. Led by charismatic singer Sting, ... view
Character:
Self - Bass, Vocals
Jan 2003 (first aired)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Self - Musical Guest (2 ep.)
2003
On January 5, 1988, Artists Against Apartheid held a huge show in London to protest against the racist regime in South Africa, demanding the release o ... view
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Self
2002
Trudie Styler, a documentarian, had been allowed to film the production of 'Kingdom of the Sun'/'The Emperor's New Groove' as part of the deal that or ... view
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Self
2002
On december 3 2001 acclaimed trumpeter chris botti & his band took the stage at the historic el rey theatre in los angeles for an evening of evoca ... view
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Self
Jan 2002 (first aired)
Country music stars collaborate with performers from other musical genres and exchange stories about their mutual love for music. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2001
This DVD contains a behind the scenes documentary film and an intimate concert performance by Sting. The documentary is a candid look at the genesis, ... view
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Self - Lead Singer
2001
For everyone who's always envied the life of the legendary Rolling Stones frontman, this behind-the-scenes documentary lets you in on Mick Jagger's pr ... view
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Self
Oct 2001 (first aired)
Star Academy is a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equal ... view
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Self (3 ep.)
2001
This video captures The Police during one of their best performances. At the time (1982) The Police were on a high with many fans across the world, bu ... view
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Self
2001
A benefit concert and telethon organized by George Clooney and broadcast uninterrupted and commercial-free by the four major television networks just ... view
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Self - Performer
2001
IMAX invites you backstage to the Rock n' Roll event of the year. The acts featured won a combined total of 13 Grammy® Awards in 2000. This exclusive ... view
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Self
2000
A primetime special celebrating The Beatles and exploring the lasting impact on pop music of Beatles innovations like stadium concerts, music videos, ... view
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Self
2000
Concert video from Sting's Brand New Day Tour. 1. A Thousand Years 2. If You Love Somebody (Set Them Free) 3. After the Rain Has Fallen 4. We'll Be To ... view
Character:
Self - Vocals, Bass
2000
Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk mov ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
1999
Tina Turner celebrates her 60th birthday with this unbelievable 1999 concert. Turner performs a variety from her repertoire from throughout her entire ... view
Character:
Self
1999
Eric Clapton is one of the most influential guitarists of all time. He ranked 2nd in Rolling Stone magazines list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of A ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 1999 (first aired)
Rove, formerly Rove Live, was an Australian television variety show which premiered on the Nine Network on 22 September 1999, before moving to Network ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1999
A video companion to the tribute album, this features performances of the songs of Noël Coward performed by modern British artists including Sting, t ... view
Character:
Self
Mar 1999 (first aired)
Craig Kilborn hosted this zany talk show, which followed David Letterman's show, from 1999 until 2004. Kilborn left The Daily Show in 1999 to be this ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Mar 1999 (first aired)
TV total is a German late-night television comedy talk show.
The set of TV total includes a floating interview stage that can be moved from one studi ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1998
A card shark and his unwillingly-enlisted friends need to make a lot of cash quick after losing a sketchy poker match. To do this they decide to pull ... view
Character:
JD
1998
Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Kevin wants Maxwell to take him out places since he is not autho ... view
Character:
The Balladeer
Jan 1998 (first aired)
Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show. ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
1998
Classic Saturday Night Live skits featuring the hilarious Phil Hartman. ... view
Character:
Billy Idol
1997
Sting & The Police is a compilation issued by Sting, and released by A&M Records in 1997. Conceived at the time when Sting had just released his fifth ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
1997
Elton John entertains a celebrity studio audience, answering questions and singing songs with his guests. ... view
Character:
Self
1997
Music For Montserrat is a concert, held on September 15, 1997 in the Royal Albert Hall. Musicians came together for Montserrat. Phil Collins, Ray Coop ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 1997 (first aired)
Ally McBeal is a young lawyer working at the Boston law firm Cage and Fish. Ally's lives and loves are eccentric, humorous, dramatic with an incredib ... view
Character:
Sting (1 ep.)
Aug 1997 (first aired)
An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1996
Recorded live at Gateshead in England, UK, 31 July, 1982. ... view
Character:
Self - Vocals, Bass
Feb 1996 (first aired)
TFI Friday was an entertainment show broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom from 1996 to 2000. The show was produced by Ginger Productions, writ ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1995
Comedy troupe The State hosts a Halloween special on CBS. ... view
Character:
Self
Oct 1995 (first aired)
MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The one-hour show aired Saturday nights on Fox. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1995
Sir Hugo is more interested in reconstructing dinosaur bones than in paying attention to his wife, Lady Harriet. He's not thrilled when daughter Cleo ... view
Character:
Fledge
1995
This is an excellent video and a must for any Police fan worthy of the name. Featuring TV performances - notably the "Old Grey Whistle Test", their fi ... view
Character:
Self
1994
Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984–1994 is the first compilation issued by Sting. It features hit singles from his first four studio albums The ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage)
Sep 1994 (first aired)
Fast-moving music show mixing classic performances from the Top of the Pops archives with exclusive live performances. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1993
A delightful DVD of Prokofiev's universally beloved and popular "musical tale," brought to life by human actors in a fairytale world inhabited by Mupp ... view
Character:
Narrator (voice)
1993
British boyband Take That's first ever documentary. Take a look into the lives of Take That whilst they discuss their success and the harsh realities ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 1993 (first aired)
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Alon ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Aug 1993 (first aired)
David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Amon ... view
Character:
Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
Jan 1993 (first aired)
GMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 Septe ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1992
A special examining the music, people and issues that have been covered in "Rolling Stone" magazine over the past 25 years. ... view
Character:
Self
Aug 1992 (first aired)
Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night tal ... view
Character:
Sting (1 ep.)
1991
This film celebrates the long and successful collaboration of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, including a compilation of Elton John performances and in- ... view
Character:
Self - Guest
1991
Filmed live and Recorded live at Sting's 40th anniversary at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on 02-10-1991. ... view
Character:
Self - Vocals, Bass, Guitar
1991
Recorded during a series of concerts at The Hague in early May 1991, this show is from 10 May and served as a benefit gig for Kurd Aid. It isn't a ful ... view
Character:
Self
Original title: Sting Acústico
1991
This video is the MTV Unplugged performance which was recorded in New York on 5 March 1991. ... view
Character:
Self - Double Bass, Vocals
1991
This video is the MTV Unplugged performance which was recorded in New York on 5 March 1991. The difference between the version screened on MTV and thi ... view
Character:
Self
1991
Recorded live on 13th November, 1987, at the Spirit Square Arts Centre, North Carolina, USA. ... view
Character:
Self
1990
An extraordinary music special is the climax to One World week. The brainchild of ex-10cc drummer Kevin Godley, it features the first true global comp ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 1990 (first aired)
Eco-villains beware: Captain Planet is here to save the day! With the guidance of Gaia, five Planeteers - representing Earth, Fire, Water, Wind and He ... view
Character:
Zarm (voice) (4 ep.)
1990
At age 73, writer and melancholy master of the bon mot, Quentin Crisp (1908-1999), became an Englishman in New York. Nossiter's camera follows Crisp a ... view
Character:
Singer
Dec 1989 (first aired)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa ... view
Character:
Sting (voice) (1 ep.)
1989
Relatives of Chile’s “disappeared” confront the legacy of repression under the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, seeking truth and justice for t ... view
Character:
Nov 1989 (first aired)
MTV's acclaimed music series showcases today's top artists and rising stars in the industry performing acoustic versions of their songs. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Jun 1989 (first aired)
The 30-minute documentaries feature a series of interviews, archive footage, and music of the most influential rock bands and artists of the century. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
May 1989 (first aired)
BBC series exploring cultures around the world. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1988
An account of Baron Munchausen's supposed travels and fantastical experiences with his band of misfits. ... view
Character:
Heroic Officer
1988
25 years ago, the "Human Rights Now!" tour made music history: 20 concerts in six weeks across five continents attracted worldwide attention for human ... view
Character:
Self - Musician
1988
Human rights now concert from Argentina, Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires ... view
Character:
Self - Musician
Sep 1988 (first aired)
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spo ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
1988
Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leade ... view
Character:
Self
1988
Recorded live Royal Albert Hall, London, 5th-6th June 1988. Mixed at Moutain Studios, Montreux, Swizerland. Comes in the "TDK Collection". Total pl ... view
Character:
Self
1988
When a corrupt American businessman tries to strong arm his way into businesses in Newcastle, England, he is thwarted by a club attendant and his wait ... view
Character:
Finney
Original title: Giulia e Giulia
1988
A grieving woman, haunted by the loss of her husband on their wedding day, suddenly finds herself slipping between two realities—one where she remai ... view
Character:
Daniel Hosler
1988
There was a time when the biggest names in pop music believed they could change the world for the better. Faced with the intolerance and excesses of t ... view
Character:
Self
1987
In this 1987 film from Italy's Perugia Jazz Festival, Sting joins jazz keyboardist Gil Evans for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. The concert blends ... view
Character:
Self - Vocals, Electric Bass
Character:
Self
1986
TRACKLIST U2: MLK Pride (In The Name Of Love) Bad Sunday Bloody Sunday Maggie's Farm / Cold Turkey (Snippet) Help! Sun City (With Lou Reed &am ... view
Character:
Self
1985
Bring on the Night is a 1985 documentary film, that focuses on the jazz-inspired project and band led by the British musician Sting during the early s ... view
Character:
Self
1985
David Hare's account of a one-time French freedom fighter who gradually realizes that her post-war life is not meeting her expectations. ... view
Character:
Mick
1985
Doctor Frankenstein creates a mate for his monster, a woman called Eva, who promptly rejects the male creature. In turn, the doctor becomes obsessed w ... view
Character:
Frankenstein
1985
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United State ... view
Character:
Self
Character:
Self
1985
Music video for the 1985 Dire Straits single "Money For Nothing". The iconic video mixtures advanced animation technology and footage from the band pe ... view
Character:
Sting (voice)
1985
Drama documentary which takes the form of an up-dated version of Pygmalion. With a special music score by jazz group Working Week, with real "society" ... view
Character:
Machiavelli
Apr 1985 (first aired)
The Max Headroom Show started life in the UK in 1985. The show featured actor Matt Frewer playing the role as computer-generated talk-show host Max He ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
1984
In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spi ... view
Character:
Feyd Rautha
1984
A 30-minute video featuring documentary footage shot at the November 1984 recording session of Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'. It includes ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 1984 (first aired)
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1984
Synchronicity tour by the Police, recorded at the Omni in Atlanta, GA, Nov. 1983. ... view
Character:
Self - Bass, Vocals
Apr 1984 (first aired)
Al TV is a series of comedy/music video specials created by and starring singer-songwriter "Weird Al" Yankovic. ... view
Character:
Self (archive footage) (1 ep.)
Character:
Self - Vocals, Bass
1983
This BBC 47 minute documentary "Police in Montserrat" was shown on UK television back in the 1980's and it hasn't been broadcast outside of the UK. Th ... view
Character:
Self
1983
A short documentary that was originally produced to promote the film at conventions and publicity events in the lead-up to its release. ... view
Character:
Self
1982
A mysterious stranger inserts himself into a troubled family's life, blurring the lines between good and evil as he cares for their disabled daughter. ... view
Character:
Martin Taylor
1982
Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-off movie, TV special and record albums – Cleese ... view
Character:
Self
Feb 1982 (first aired)
Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created and hosted by David Letterman. It premiered in 1982 as ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
1982
During 1977-1981 The Police went on a truly global tour which took them through more than a dozen countries, including many that most Rock bands of th ... view
Character:
Self
1981
Paranormal novelist Gideon Harlax is drawn into a battle between the forces of good, represented by alien angel Helith, and the forces of evil, repres ... view
Character:
Helith
1981
Urgh! A Music War is a British film released in 1982 featuring performances by punk rock, new wave, and post-punk acts, filmed in 1980. Among the arti ... view
Character:
Self
1980
The Police perform at the Grugahalle in Essen, Germany 11-18-1980. Their second recording for Rockpalast and WDR Television. ... view
Character:
Self
1980
Documentary about the pedigrees of punk featuring The Boomtown Rats, Sex Pistols, Pretenders, The Clash, The Jam, Madness, Ian Dury & The Blockhea ... view
Character:
Self
1980
Recorded Live @ Markthalle, Hamburg, Germany (1980-01-11) ... view
Character:
Self - Vocals, Bass
1979
A London radio DJ receives news of his brother's suicide and travels west to Bristol to find out more. ... view
Character:
Just Like Eddie
1979
Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While af ... view
Character:
Ace Face
1979
Episode of the BBC TV series focusing on Franc Roddam's 1979 film "Quadrophenia." ... view
Character:
Interviewee
1979
The Police's performance on BBC's 'Rock Goes To College' programme, recorded at Hatfield College in February 1979. Tracklist : 01. Can't Stand Losing ... view
Character:
Self
Jan 1979 (first aired)
The sparkling notes of a trumpet fanfare and the familiar logo of the sun alert viewers that it's time for CBS's Sunday morning staple. Journalist Jan ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (0 ep.)
Jul 1978 (first aired)
The Kenny Everett Video Show (later renamed The Kenny Everett Video Cassette) was a British television comedy and music programme made by Thames Telev ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Jan 1978 (first aired)
An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, p ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Oct 1977 (first aired)
The biggest night in the British music calendar, the BRIT Awards celebrate the biggest successes in music & promote new talent. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
1977
1977 punk documentary filmed in the UK & France. Bands featured include The Jam, The Stinky Toys, The Damned, The Police, Wayne County & The Electric ... view
Character:
Self
Apr 1976 (first aired)
A series of benefit shows staged initially in the United Kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation Amnesty International. The shows sta ... view
Character:
Self (15 ep.)
Oct 1975 (first aired)
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture a ... view
Character:
Self - Host (1 ep.)
Self - Host & Musical Guest (1 ep.)
Self - Musical Guest (4 ep.)
Jan 1975 (first aired)
A talk show presented by Michel Drucker ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Feb 1974 (first aired)
An annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are de ... view
Character:
Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
Sep 1971 (first aired)
The Old Grey Whistle Test is an influential BBC2 television music show that ran from 1971 to 1987. It took over the BBC2 late night slot from "Disco T ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Feb 1963 (first aired)
A yearly musical contest organized by the municipality of Viña del Mar, Chile which takes place during the last week of February at the Quinta Vergar ... view
Character:
Self - The Police (2 ep.)
Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)
Jan 1963 (first aired)
World in Action was Granada Television’s flagship ITV current affairs series, running from 7 Jan 1963 to 7 Dec 1998, and built a reputation for film ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Nov 1959 (first aired)
An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Mar 1953 (first aired)
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuett ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Jan 1952 (first aired)
Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was the first of its genre on American ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Jan 1948 (first aired)
The Bambi, often called the Bambi Award and stylised as BAMBI, is a German award presented annually by Hubert Burda Media to recognize excellence in i ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)