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Mark Knopfler

Mark Knopfler

Personal Info

Known For

Sound

Gender

Male

Birthday

12/08/1949

Age

77 years old

Place of Birth

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Biography

Mark Freuder Knopfler OBE (born August 12, 1949) is a British songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He was the lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter for the rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded with his younger brother, David Knopfler, in 1977. Described by Classic Rock as a virtuoso,... Read More

Known For

Great North: A Run. A River. A Region.

Great North: A Run. A River. A Region.

Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983

Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983

Dire Straits: On The Night

Dire Straits: On The Night

Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story

Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story

Mark Knopfler: A Night in London

Mark Knopfler: A Night in London

Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006

Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006

The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth

The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth

Voices That Care

Voices That Care

Dire Straits: Live In Basel

Dire Straits: Live In Basel

Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes

Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes

Filmography

Cast

2025

Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms

as Mark Knopfler

2024

Mark Knopfler - One Deep River

2021

Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan H...

as Self

2021

Great North: A Run. A River. A Region.

as Self

2021

Under the Volcano

as Self

2019

Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Ga...

as lead vocals, guitar

2019

Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019

2019

Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019

as Singer, Lead Guitar

2018

Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fa...

as Self [Dire Straits]

2016

Dire Straits: The Best Of

as vocals, guitars

2015

Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary

as Himself

2013

Mark Knopfler: Live in Taormina

as Self

2012

Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories

as Himself

2011

Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs

as Himself

2010

Mark Knopfler: Live in Gredos

as Self

2010

The Best British Rock Concert of All Tim...

as Self

2009

Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interview...

as Himself

2009

Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Sc...

as Himself

2009

An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band

2009

Mark Knopfler Prince s Trust

2009

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para ...

as Self (archive footage)

2007

Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel

as Vocals, Guitar

2007

Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A D...

as Himself

2007

Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007

as Himself

2006

Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival

2006

Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris

2006

Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real L...

as Himself

2006

Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live

as Himself - Guitar

2005

Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the...

as Self

2005

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

as Self

2004

Live Aid

as Self

2004

Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA

2000

Chet Atkins: A Life in Music

as Self

1998

Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very...

1997

Music for Montserrat

as Self

1996

The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott

as Self

1996

Mark Knopfler: A Night in London

as Himself - Guitars, Vocals

1993

Curves Contours & Body Horns

as Self

1993

Dire Straits: On The Night

as Himself - Lead Vocals, Guitar

1992

Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoz...

as Himself - Guitar, Vocals

1992

Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes

as Himself - Guitar, Vocals

1992

Dire Straits: Live In Basel

as Himself - Lead Guitar, Vocals

1991

Voices That Care

as Self

1991

Guitar

as Self

1990

Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebwort...

as Self

1990

The Notting Hillbillies: Snape

as Self

1990

The Prince's Trust Rock Gala

as Self (archive footage)

1990

The Cream of Eric Clapton

as Self

1990

The Best of All Star Band: Live in Conce...

as Self

1988

Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988

as vocals, guitar

1988

Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome

as Self

1988

Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson ...

as vocals, guitar

1988

Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3

as Self

1987

Chet Atkins and Friends

1985

Live Aid

as Self

1988

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

as Self

1987

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

as Self

1986

All Star Concert

as Self

1986

Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1

as Self - Performer

1986

Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and Ne...

as Himself - Guitar, Vocals

1985

Dire Straits at Live Aid

as Self

1985

Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena

as Guitar, Vocals

1983

Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983

as Lead Vocals, Guitar

1980

Arena: Dire Straits

as Self

1979

Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979

as lead vocals, guitar

Crew

2016

Finding Altamira

as Original Music Composer

2001

As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess ...

as Original Music Composer

2000

A Shot at Glory

as Original Music Composer

1999

Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire

as Music

1997

Wag the Dog

as Original Music Composer

1997

Wag the Dog

as Music Producer

1997

Wag the Dog

as Musician

1997

Metroland

as Original Music Composer

1993

Dire Straits: On The Night

as Director

1993

Dire Straits: On The Night

as Scenic Artist

1991

Silence

as Original Music Composer

1989

Last Exit to Brooklyn

as Original Music Composer

1987

The Princess Bride

as Original Music Composer

1984

Cal

as Original Music Composer

1984

Comfort and Joy

as Original Music Composer

1983

Local Hero

as Original Music Composer