Mark Knopfler
- Known for
- Sound
- Born
- August 12, 1949
- Birthplace
- Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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, 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.
Filmography
Dire Straits – Autumn In Nimes TBA
Actor
Mark Knopfler: Fingerpicking Good TBA
Actor
Mark Knopfler Live In Rotterdam TBA
Actor
Dire Straits: On Every Street 2026
as Guitars, Vocals
Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms 2025
as Guitars, Vocals
Mark Knopfler - One Deep River 2024
Actor
Lindisfarne's Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story 2021
as Self
Great North: A Run. A River. A Region. 2021
as Self
Under the Volcano 2021
as Self
Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019 2019
as lead vocals, guitar
Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019 2019
Actor
Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019 2019
as Singer, Lead Guitar
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2018
as Self [Dire Straits]
Dire Straits: The Best Of 2016
as vocals, guitars
Finding Altamira 2016
Original Music Composer
Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary 2015
as Himself
Mark Knopfler: Live in Taormina 2013
as Self
Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories 2012
as Himself
Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs 2011
as Himself
Mark Knopfler: Live in Gredos 2010
as Self
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth 2010
as Self
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes 2009
as Himself
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews 2009
as Himself
Mark Knopfler: Live at the Atrium 2009
Actor
Mark Knopfler - Live for Prince's Trust 2009
Actor
An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band 2009
Actor
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar 2009
as Self (archive footage)
Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel 2007
as Vocals, Guitar
Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary 2007
as Himself
Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007 2007
as Himself
- Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival
Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival 2006
Actor
- Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris
Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris 2006
Actor
Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006 2006
as Self - Guitar, Vocals
Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live 2006
as Himself - Guitar
Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King 2005
as Self
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today 2005
as Self
Live Aid 2004
as Self
Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA 2004
Actor
As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' 2001
Original Music Composer
Chet Atkins: A Life in Music 2000
as Self
A Shot at Glory 2000
Original Music Composer
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire 1999
Music
Metroland 1998
Original Music Composer
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits 1998
Actor
Wag the Dog 1997
Original Music Composer, Musician, Music Producer
Music for Montserrat 1997
as Self
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott 1996
as Self
Mark Knopfler: A Night in London 1996
as Himself - Guitars, Vocals
Curves Contours & Body Horns 1993
as Self
Tina Turner: The Girl from Nutbush 1993
Actor
Dire Straits: On The Night 1993
as Lead Vocals, Guitar, Producer
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992 1992
as Himself - Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes 1992
as Himself - Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits: Live In Basel 1992
as Himself - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Voices That Care 1991
as Self
Silence 1991
Original Music Composer
Guitar 1991
as Self
Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park 1990
as Self
The Notting Hillbillies: Snape 1990
as Self
The Prince's Trust Rock Gala 1990
as Self (archive footage)
The Cream of Eric Clapton 1990
as Self
The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert 1990
as Self
Last Exit to Brooklyn 1989
Original Music Composer
Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988 1988
as vocals, guitar
Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome 1988
as Self
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute 1988
as Self
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute 1988
as vocals, guitar
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3 1988
as Self
The Princess Bride 1987
Original Music Composer
Chet Atkins and Friends 1987
Actor
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball 1987
as Self
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1 1986
as Self
All Star Concert 1986
as Self
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand 1986
as Himself - Guitar, Vocals
Live Aid 1985
as Self
Dire Straits at Live Aid 1985
as Self
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena 1985
as Guitar, Vocals
Cal 1984
Original Music Composer
Comfort and Joy 1984
Original Music Composer
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983 1983
as Lead Vocals, Guitar
Local Hero 1983
Original Music Composer
Arena: Dire Straits 1980
as Self
Credits from TMDB.