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Sting

Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, known as Sting, is a celebrated musician who has also embarked on a significant film career.

His most notable debut was in *Quadrophenia* (1979), but it was with the role of Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in David Lynch's *Dune* (1984) that he garnered widespread attention. In *Dune*, he portrayed a charismatic and cruel villain, demonstrating an unexpected versatility.

Among his other notable appearances are *Brimstone & Treacle* (1982), where he starred alongside Denholm Elliott, and the drama *Plenty* (1985) with Meryl Streep. He often played enigmatic characters, possessing ambiguous charm or questionable morality, frequently in supporting roles that capitalized on his stage presence. His cameo in *Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels* (1998) further cemented his image as an iconic figure on the big screen as well.

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