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Eliot Sumner

Eliot Sumner is an English singer, songwriter, musician and actor.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Eliot Sumner is an English singer, songwriter, musician and actor. Born Eliot Paulina Sumner, they first released music under the name I Blame Coco before later issuing music under their own name. They are the child of musician Sting and actress Trudie Styler, and have also appeared in film and television.

Early life

Eliot Paulina Sumner was born on 30 July 1990 in Pisa, Italy, and is the child of Sting and Trudie Styler. They later grew up in England and began developing music interests at a young age.

Music career

Sumner first recorded and performed as I Blame Coco, signing to Island Records as a teenager. Their debut album, The Constant, appeared in 2010, and later releases were issued under their own name, including Information in 2016.

Acting career

Alongside music, Sumner has built an acting career in film and television. Reported screen credits include No Time to Die, The Gentlemen and the Netflix series Ripley.

Public identity

Several sources describe Sumner as gender fluid or non-binary and note the use of gender-neutral pronouns. Accounts vary in wording, but they are consistently described as rejecting conventional gender labels.

Key facts

  • Eliot Sumner is an English singer, songwriter, musician and actor.
  • They began their music career as a teenager and signed with Island Records at age 17.
  • Their debut album, The Constant, was released in 2010 under the name I Blame Coco.
  • Sumner has acted in films and television, including The Gentlemen, No Time to Die and Ripley.
  • They are the child of musician Sting and actress Trudie Styler.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Eliot Sumner?
Eliot Sumner is an English singer, songwriter, musician and actor known for early work as I Blame Coco and for screen roles in film and television.
What is Eliot Sumner's birth name?
Their birth name is Eliot Paulina Sumner.
When was Eliot Sumner born?
They were born on 30 July 1990.
What was Eliot Sumner's first album?
Their debut album was The Constant, released in 2010 under the name I Blame Coco.
Who are Eliot Sumner's parents?
Their parents are musician Sting and actress Trudie Styler.
What acting projects is Eliot Sumner known for?
They are known for roles in No Time to Die, The Gentlemen and Ripley.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliot_Sumner
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, parents, music debut as I Blame Coco, and acting credits.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1091393/
    Supports: Birth date/place and screen credits including Ripley, The Gentlemen and No Time to Die.
  3. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/eliot-sumner/umc.cpc.5pwgwti4vrbkfdfi5z33hg08d
    Supports: Music career details, debut album The Constant, Island Records signing, and acting overview.
  4. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/hu/artist/eliot-sumner/731897060
    Supports: Early music career, debut as I Blame Coco, and later solo release Information.
  5. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/eliot-sumner-ripley-interview
    Supports: Recent acting profile and statement that music remains primary creative focus.