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 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.
Sound 12
2010s
- 2016
2000s
- 2001
As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride'
Original Music Composer
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
Music
- 1998
Metroland
Original Music Composer
- 1997
- 1991
Silence
Original Music Composer
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
- 1984
Cal
Original Music Composer
Comfort and Joy
Original Music Composer
- 1983
Acted in 26
2020s
- 2026
Dire Straits: On Every Street
Guitars, Vocals
- 2025
Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms
Guitars, Vocals
- 2024
Mark Knopfler - One Deep River
Movie
2010s
- 2019
Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019
lead vocals, guitar
Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019
Movie
Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019
Singer, Lead Guitar
- 2016
Dire Straits: The Best Of
vocals, guitars
2000s
- 2009
An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band
Movie
Mark Knopfler - Live for Prince's Trust
Movie
Mark Knopfler: Live at the Atrium
Movie
- 2007
Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel
Vocals, Guitar
- 2004
Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA
Movie
- 2003
1990s
- 1998
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
Movie
- 1993
Tina Turner: The Girl from Nutbush
Movie
Dire Straits: On The Night
Lead Vocals, Guitar
1980s
- 1988
Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988
vocals, guitar
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
vocals, guitar
- 1987
Chet Atkins and Friends
Movie
- 1985
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
Guitar, Vocals
- 1983
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
Lead Vocals, Guitar
1970s
- 1978
The Kenny Everett Video Show
TV
- 1974
No release date
Mark Knopfler Live In Rotterdam
Movie
Mark Knopfler: Fingerpicking Good
Movie
Dire Straits – Autumn In Nimes
Movie
Produced 1
1990s
- 1993
Dire Straits: On The Night
Producer
Appearances57
2020s
- 2024
Johnson and Knopfler's Music Legends
Self - Presenter · 6 episodes
- 2021
Lindisfarne's Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
Self
Great North: A Run. A River. A Region.
Self
Under the Volcano
Self
2010s
- 2018
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self [Dire Straits]
- 2016
- 2015
Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary
Himself
- 2013
Mark Knopfler: Live in Taormina
Self
- 2012
Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories
Himself
- 2011
Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs
Himself
- 2010
Mark Knopfler: Live in Gredos
Self
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth
Self
2000s
- 2009
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews
Himself
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes
Himself
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Self (archive footage)
- 2007
Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary
Himself
Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007
Himself
Seven Ages of Rock
Self · 7 episodes
- 2006
Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006
Self - Guitar, Vocals
Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live
Himself - Guitar
- 2005
Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King
Self
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Self
- 2004
Live Aid
Self
- 2000
Chet Atkins: A Life in Music
Self
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
Music for Montserrat
Self
- 1996
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
Self
Mark Knopfler: A Night in London
Himself - Guitars, Vocals
- 1995
- 1993
Curves Contours & Body Horns
Self
- 1992
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
Himself - Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
Himself - Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits: Live In Basel
Himself - Lead Guitar, Vocals
- 1991
Voices That Care
Self
Guitar
Self
- 1990
Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park
Self
The Notting Hillbillies: Snape
Self
The Prince's Trust Rock Gala
Self (archive footage)
The Cream of Eric Clapton
Self
The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert
Self
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome
Self
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Self
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3
Self
- 1987
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
Self
- 1986
All Star Concert
Self
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1
Self
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
Himself - Guitar, Vocals
- 1985
Dire Straits at Live Aid
Self
Live Aid
Self
- 1980
Arena: Dire Straits
Self
1970s
- 1976
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self · 15 episodes
- 1975
1960s
- 1964
