Sting to quit acting

Rocker Sting has given up pursuing a career on the big screen - because it's "too much hard work".

The Police frontman has tried his hand at acting on a number of occasions, and has appeared in movies including 1985's 'The Bride' and 1998's 'Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels'.

He also appeared on some TV shows, including 'The Larry Sanders Show'.

Sting's wife Trudie Styler has established herself as an actress and producer - but the singer, who also voiced a character in last year's animated comedy 'Bee Movie', admits the profession is not for him.

When asked if he would begin acting again, he replied: "No way, I'll leave it to my woman. It's too much hard work."