Who is Mickey Sumner? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

British Celebrities Born In January

Also Known As: Brigitte Michael Sumner

Age: 40 Years, 40 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Chris Kantrowitz (m. 2017)

father: Sting (born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner)

mother: Trudie Styler.

siblings: Eliot Paulina Sumner, Fuchsia Sumner, Giacomo Sumner, Jake Sumner, Joe Sumner

children: Akira Rogue Kantrowitz

Born Country: England

Actresses British Women

Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Females

City: London, England

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What movies has Mickey Sumner been in?

Mickey Sumner has appeared in movies such as "Frances Ha," "Battle of the Sexes," "Snowpiercer," "The Mend," and "Low Winter Sun."
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What TV shows has Mickey Sumner starred in?

Mickey Sumner has starred in TV shows like "The Borgias," "Low Winter Sun," and "The Killing."
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Is Mickey Sumner related to Sting?

Yes, Mickey Sumner is the daughter of musician Sting.
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Where was Mickey Sumner born?

Mickey Sumner was born in London, England.
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What is Mickey Sumner's acting style?

Mickey Sumner's acting style is often described as naturalistic and emotionally raw, bringing depth and authenticity to her characters on screen.

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Childhood & Early Days

Born Brigitte Michael Sumner, on January 19, 1984, in London, to rockstar Sting (or Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner) and famous British actor Trudie Styler, Sumner was an unlikely celebrity child who, for the longest period of time, could not tell to her parents her desire to be an actor.

Sumner has three younger siblings, Jake, Eliot, and Giacomo. She grew up in London, watching her father from the backstage, realizing at age 6, that she wanted to be in front of an audience. Shortly after this, Sumner thought of becoming an actor for the first time at a production of ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ She interned as costume designer Colleen Atwood’s assistant.

While studying at the prestigious ‘Marlborough College’ in Wiltshire, Sumner fruitlessly tried to keep her real identity a secret. Though taught to be polite to others, Sumner was unsure of people around her, partly because she thought being Sting’s daughter made her more interesting to people. That changed when she went to Paris to study art.

Upon her return from Paris, Sumner moved to New York and joined the ‘Parsons School of Design’ in 2004. Till then, Sumner had not revealed to her parents that she wished to build a career in acting. However, she had started attending night classes with acting coach Sondra Lee in New York.

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Career

Sumner started her acting career in 2006, while still in college, with a series of shorts and theater performances. After graduating in 2007, Sumner finally gathered the courage to tell her parents about her interest in acting. She ventured into the world of TV with the ‘Showtime’s period-drama series ‘The Borgias.’ She was featured as a guest artist in four of its episodes, in 2011.

In 2012, Sumner appeared in a series of feature films, starting with the romantic comedy ‘Missed Connections.’ One of her most notable roles so far was as ‘Sophie Levee,’ opposite actor Greta Gerwig as her best friend, in Noah Baumbach’s comedy–drama ‘Frances Ha.’ The movie was shot in black and white and filmed among the everyday crowd. The film was unique because the actors were kept in the dark about the script and were given only the daily bits. Sumner’s remarkable performance was noted by many.

She soon earned a recurring role, as ‘Katia,’ in ‘AMC’s short-lived but significant crime–drama series ‘Low Winter Sun,’ in 2013. Though the series was canceled after the first season, after it received mixed reviews from critics, it was seminal to Sumner’s limited TV career so far. The same year, she made a cameo appearance as Patti Smith, a real-life punk-rock icon of the 1970s, in the historical film ‘CBGB.’

In 2014, she appeared in the comedy ‘The Mend,’ directed by John Magary. She had a starring role in it, alongside Josh Lucas, Stephen Plunkett, and Lucy Owen. Her association with Noah Baumbach brought her more projects, such as ‘Mistress America’ (2015), ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’ (2017), and ‘Marriage Story’ (2019). ‘Marriage Story’ will have a limited release in November 2019. However, the film has already had its premiere at the ‘Venice Film Festival,’ on August 29, 2019.

Some of Sumner’s other movies are David Foster Wallace’s biopic ‘The End of the Tour’ (2015), the Tim Blake Nelson-directed indie drama ‘Anesthesia’ (2015), the indie comedy ‘This Is Happening’ (2015) by Ryan Jaffe, and the comedy–drama ‘Freak Show’ (2017). ‘Freak Show’ was directed by Sumner’s mother, Trudie Styler.

In March 2013, Sumner made her ‘off–Broadway’ debut in Craig Lucas’s ‘The Lying Lesson,’ opposite Carol Kane, at the ‘Atlantic Theatre.’ She also appeared in ‘The Seagull,’ which was part of the ‘Culture Project’ workshop in New York.

Other than Baumbach’s ‘Marriage Story,’ Sumner is currently working on the upcoming drama–thriller series ‘Snowpiercer,’ which is set to be aired in 2020, after being in the production stage for 3 years (due to creative differences). The show is based on the Korean–Czech film of the same name from 2013 and the French graphic novel ‘Le Transperceneige’ from 1982.

Personal & Family Life

Mickey Sumner married California-based tech entrepreneur Chris Kantrowitz in July 2017, in Tuscany, after being engaged to him for a year. Their son, Akira Rogue Kantrowitz, was born 6 months before they officially tied the knot. Their wedding was held at a beach house in California, owned by Sumner’s parents.

Sumner considers her career fulfilling and likes the pace in which it is progressing. Sumner believes “it’s a cliche” to think that “if you haven’t made it by 30, you’re a failure.”

Facts About Mickey Sumner

Mickey Sumner is the daughter of iconic musician Sting, but she has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry with her own talents and hard work.

In addition to acting, Sumner is also a talented musician and has performed in various bands and musical projects.

She is known for her unique sense of style and often showcases bold and eclectic fashion choices on the red carpet.

Sumner is a strong advocate for environmental conservation and has been involved in various initiatives to promote sustainability and protect the planet.

Despite coming from a famous family, Sumner has maintained a down-to-earth and humble attitude, earning her respect from colleagues and fans alike.

Mickey Sumner Biography

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