Mark Knopfler
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, 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…
Known For
The Princess Bride
Original Music Composer
Wag the Dog
Music Producer
Local Hero
Original Music Composer
Live Aid
Self
Last Exit to Brooklyn
Original Music Composer
Finding Altamira
Original Music Composer
Comfort and Joy
Original Music Composer
Metroland
Original Music Composer
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Filmography
Acting (85)
Movies (69)
Dire Straits: Brothers In Arms
2025
Mark Knopfler - One Deep River
2024
Great North: A Run. A River. A Region.
2021as Self
Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
2021as Self
Under the Volcano
2021as Self
Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019
2019as Singer, Lead Guitar
Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019
2019
Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019
2019as lead vocals, guitar
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018as Self [Dire Straits]
Dire Straits: The Best Of
2016as vocals, guitars
Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary
2015as Himself
Mark Knopfler: Live in Taormina
2013as Self
Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories
2012as Himself
Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs
2011as Himself
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth
2010as Self
Mark Knopfler: Live in Gredos
2010as Self
Mark Knopfler Prince s Trust
2009
An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band
2009
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes
2009as Himself
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009as Self (archive footage)
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews
2009as Himself
Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel
2007as Vocals, Guitar
Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary
2007as Himself
Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007
2007as Himself
Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live
2006as Himself - Guitar
Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006
2006as Himself
Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival
2006 Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris
2006
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
2005as Self
Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King
2005as Self
Live Aid
2004as Self
Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA
2004
Chet Atkins: A Life in Music
2000as Self
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
1998
Music for Montserrat
1997as Self
Mark Knopfler: A Night in London
1996as Himself - Guitars, Vocals
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
1996as Self
Curves Contours & Body Horns
1993as Self
Dire Straits: On The Night
1993as Himself - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
1992as Himself - Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits: Live In Basel
1992as Himself - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
1992as Himself - Guitar, Vocals
Voices That Care
1991as Self
Guitar
1991as Self
The Prince's Trust Rock Gala
1990as Self (archive footage)
The Cream of Eric Clapton
1990as Self
The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert
1990as Self
The Notting Hillbillies: Snape
1990as Self
Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park
1990as Self
Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome
1988as Self
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3
1988as Self
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988as Self
Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988
1988as vocals, guitar
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988as vocals, guitar
Chet Atkins and Friends
1987
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
1987as Self
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1
1986as Self - Performer
All Star Concert
1986as Self
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
1986as Himself - Guitar, Vocals
Live Aid
1985as Self
Dire Straits at Live Aid
1985as Self
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
1985as Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
1983as Lead Vocals, Guitar
Arena: Dire Straits
1980as Self
Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
1979as lead vocals, guitar
Mark Knopfler: Live at the Atrium
Mark Knopfler: Fingerpicking Good
Mark Knopfler Live In Rotterdam
Dire Straits – Autumn In Nimes
Television (16)
Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends
2024as Self - Host
Soundbreaking
2016as Self
Seven Ages of Rock
2007as Self
Soundstage
2003
Parkinson
1998as Self
Die Harald Schmidt Show
1995as Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993as Self - Musical Guest
Geld oder Liebe
1989as Self
French & Saunders
1987as Self
Fridays
1980as Self - Musical Guest
The Kenny Everett Video Show
1978
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1976as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Musical Guest
3 nach 9
1974as Self
Rockpalast
1974
Top of the Pops
1964as Self
Crew (16)
Movies (16)
Finding Altamira
2016Original Music Composer
As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'
2001Original Music Composer
A Shot at Glory
2000Original Music Composer
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
1999Music
Wag the Dog
1997Music Producer
Wag the Dog
1997Musician
Wag the Dog
1997Original Music Composer
Metroland
1997Original Music Composer
Dire Straits: On The Night
1993Director
Dire Straits: On The Night
1993Scenic Artist
Silence
1991Original Music Composer
Last Exit to Brooklyn
1989Original Music Composer
The Princess Bride
1987Original Music Composer
Cal
1984Original Music Composer
Comfort and Joy
1984Original Music Composer
Local Hero
1983Original Music Composer
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