Andy Summers - Actor Profile

Andy Summers

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
31Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 31, 1942
Birth Place: Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England, UK

About Andy Summers

Andy Summers is an English guitarist. He is best known as a former member of the band The Police as well as a solo artist and composer of numerous film scores.

Andy Summers Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Andy Summers reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 31 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Andy Summers's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 52% of Andy Summers's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Andy Summers Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Andy Summers's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Andy Summers has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Sting and the Police at the BBC Self Hit Similar →
2021 Under the Volcano Self Hit Similar →
2017 Sting: Beyond The Police Self - Musician (archive footage) Average Similar →
2015 Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups Self Flop Similar →
2014 John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving The Police Self Average Similar →
2008 The Police: Certifiable Self - Guitar Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Police: Better Than Therapy Self Flop Similar →
2008 The Police: Live In Concert Tokyo Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out Self - The Police Member (archive footage) Average Similar →
2007 The Police - Greatest Video Hits Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2007 The Police - Live in Rio Self Flop Similar →
2006 Andy Summers: Guitar Himself Flop Similar →
2003 The Police - Every Breath You Take Self - Guitar Hit Similar →
2001 The Police: Ghost in the Machine Tour - Live at Gateshead Self Flop Similar →
1999 The Genius of Lenny Breau Self Flop Similar →
1997 The Very Best of Sting & The Police Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1996 The Police ‎– Live Ghost In The Machine Self - Guitars Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Police - Outlandos To Synchronicities Self Flop Similar →
1993 A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Police: Synchronicity Concert Self - Guitar Super Hit Similar →
1983 The Police - Live In Oakland Self - Guitars Flop Similar →
1983 Police in Montserrat Self Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Police: Around The World Self Super Hit Similar →
1981 Urgh! A Music War Self Hit Similar →
1980 The Police: Live in Essen - Rockpalast 1980 Self Flop Similar →
1980 Punk and Its Aftershocks Self Hit Similar →
1980 The Police: Live At Rockpalast Self - Guitars Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Police - Live '79 at Hatfield Polytechnic Self Super Hit Similar →
1977 Acceleration Punk Self Flop Similar →
N/A Kevin Ayers - Musical Express 1981 - Flop Similar →

Andy Summers - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Andy Summers?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Andy Summers is "John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Andy Summers acted in?

Andy Summers has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Andy Summers?

Other notable films include "A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa", "The Police: Synchronicity Concert", and "The Police: Around The World".

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