Mark Knopfler

Birthday:

08/12/1949

Place of birth:

Glasgow, Scotland, UK:

Biography:

Mark Freuder Knopfler OBE 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, Knopfler is a fingerstyle guitarist and was ranked 27th on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". As of 2009, he and Dire Straits had sold more than 120 million records. A four-time Grammy Award winner, Knopfler is the recipient of the Edison Award, the Steiger Award and the Ivor Novello Award, as well as holding three honorary doctorate degrees in music from universities in the United Kingdom. Knopfler was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018.



Credits

Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story (2021)
Self
Great North: A Run. A River. A Region. (2021)
Self
Under the Volcano (2021)
Self
Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019 (2019)
lead vocals, guitar
Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019 (2019)
Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019 (2019)
Singer, Lead Guitar
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2018)
Dire Straits: The Best Of (2016)
vocals, guitars
Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary (2015)
Himself
Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories (2012)
Himself
Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs (2011)
Himself
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth (2010)
Self
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews (2009)
Himself
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes (2009)
Himself
Mark Knopfler Prince s Trust (2009)
An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band (2009)
Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel (2007)
Vocals, Guitar
Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary (2007)
Himself
Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007 (2007)
Himself
Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival (2006)
Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris (2006)
Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning (2006)
Himself
Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live (2006)
Himself - Guitar
Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King (2005)
Self
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today (2005)
Self
Live Aid (2004)
Self
Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA (2004)
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits (1998)
Music for Montserrat (1997)
Self
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott (1996)
Self
Mark Knopfler: A Night in London (1996)
Himself - Guitars, Vocals
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Self
Curves Contours & Body Horns (1993)
Self
Dire Straits: On The Night (1993)
Himself - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992 (1992)
Himself - Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes (1992)
Himself - Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits - Live In Basel (1992)
Himself - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Guitar (1991)
Self
Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park (1990)
Self
Voices That Care (1990)
Self
The Cream of Eric Clapton (1990)
Himself
The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert (1990)
Self
Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome (1988)
Self
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988)
Self
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988)
vocals, guitar
Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988 (1988)
vocals, guitar
The Princess Bride (1987)
The Balladeer's Guitarist (uncredited)
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987)
Self
All Star Concert (1986)
Self
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand (1986)
Himself - Guitar, Vocals
Live Aid (1985)
Self
Dire Straits – Live at Wembley Arena (1985)
Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live (1984)
lead vocals, guitar
Arena: Dire Straits (1980)
Self
Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979 (1979)
lead vocals, guitar
Mark Knopfler: Live at the Atrium ()
Mark Knopfler: Fingerpicking Good ()
Dire Straits ‎– Autumn In Nimes ()
Rock Gala Concert ()
Mark Knopfler Live In Rotterdam ()
Finding Altamira (2016)
Original Music Composer
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire (2002)
Music
As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' (2001)
Music
A Shot at Glory (2000)
Music
Wag the Dog (1997)
Original Music Composer
Wag the Dog (1997)
Music Producer
Wag the Dog (1997)
Musician
Dire Straits: On The Night (1993)
Director
Dire Straits: On The Night (1993)
Scenic Artist
Silence (1991)
Music
Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989)
Original Music Composer
The Princess Bride (1987)
Original Music Composer
Comfort and Joy (1984)
Music
Cal (1984)
Original Music Composer
Local Hero (1983)
Original Music Composer