Stewart Copeland - Actor Profile

Stewart Copeland

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Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 16, 1952
Birth Place: Alexandria, Virginia, USA

About Stewart Copeland

Stewart Armstrong Copeland (born July 16, 1952) is an American musician, best known as the drummer for the band The Police. During the group's extended hiatus from the mid-1980s to 2007, he played in other bands and composed soundtracks. Copeland was ranked by Rolling Stone magazine's reader poll as the fifth greatest drummer of all time. Description above from the Wikipedia article Stewart Copeland, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Stewart Copeland Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Stewart Copeland reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Stewart Copeland'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 Stewart Copeland Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Stewart Copeland's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Stewart Copeland has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Sting and the Police at the BBC Self Hit Similar →
2022 Let There Be Drums! Self Hit Similar →
2022 Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Self Flop Similar →
2021 Count Me In Self Hit Similar →
2021 Under the Volcano Self Hit Similar →
2021 The Go-Go's Self - The Police Hit Similar →
2019 Anti-Nowhere League: We Are The League Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 On Drums... Stewart Copeland! Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 The US Festival 1982: The US Generation Documentary Self Flop Similar →
2017 XTC: This Is Pop Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 I've Lost My Mind in Essen: 40 Jahre Rockpalast-Nacht Self Flop Similar →
2017 Sting: Beyond The Police Self - Musician Average Similar →
2016 Rock'n'roll... Of Corse! Self Hit Similar →
2015 I'm Not in Love - The Story of 10cc Contributing Guest Super Hit Similar →
2015 Dare to Drum Himself Flop Similar →
2014 John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Beware of Mr. Baker Self Hit Similar →
2012 Reincarnated Self Average Similar →
2012 Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving The Police Self Average Similar →
2012 Stanley Clarke & Stewart Copeland: Jazz à Sète Festival 2012 Drums Flop Similar →
2012 Stanley Clarke & Stewart Copeland: Live Catania Jazz 2012 Drums Flop Similar →
2010 The Invocation Self Flop Similar →
2008 The Police: Certifiable Self - Drums 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 - Narrator (voice) / 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 →
2003 The Police - Every Breath You Take Self - Percussion Hit Similar →
2001 The Police: Ghost in the Machine Tour - Live at Gateshead Self Flop Similar →
2000 The Filth and the Fury Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1999 South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut American Soldier #1 (voice) Hit Similar →
1997 The Very Best of Sting & The Police Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1996 The Police ‎– Live Ghost In The Machine Self - Drums Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Police - Outlandos To Synchronicities Self Flop Similar →
1988 She's Having a Baby Stewart Copeland (uncredited) Average Similar →
1985 The Rhythmatist Himself Flop Similar →
1984 The Police: Synchronicity Concert Self - Drums Super Hit Similar →
1983 The Police - Live In Oakland Self - Drums 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 - Drums Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Police - Live '79 at Hatfield Polytechnic Self Super Hit Similar →
1977 Acceleration Punk Self Flop Similar →
N/A Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story Self Flop Similar →
N/A My Music: Classical Rewind Self Flop Similar →

Stewart Copeland - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Stewart Copeland?

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

How many movies has Stewart Copeland acted in?

Stewart Copeland has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Stewart Copeland?

Other notable films include "The Police: Synchronicity Concert", "I'm Not in Love - The Story of 10cc", and "The Police: Around The World".

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