Mark Knopfler
Born August 12, 1949 (Age: 76)
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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, 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.
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.
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Filmography
Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019
2019
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as lead vocals, guitar
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Age: 70
Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary
2015
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as Himself
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Age: 65
Mark Knopfler: Live in Gredos
2010
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as Self
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Age: 60
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews
2009
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as Himself
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Age: 60
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes
2009
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as Himself
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Age: 60
Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel
2007
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as Vocals, Guitar
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Age: 58
Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary
2007
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as Himself
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Age: 58
Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007
2007
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as Himself
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Age: 58
Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King
2005
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as Self
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Age: 56
Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA
2004
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as
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Age: 55
Chet Atkins: A Life in Music
2000
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as Self
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Age: 51
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
1996
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as Self
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Age: 46
Mark Knopfler: A Night in London
1996
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as Himself - Guitars, Vocals
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Age: 46
Curves Contours & Body Horns
1993
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as Self
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Age: 44
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
1992
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as Himself - Guitar, Vocals
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Age: 43
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
1992
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as Himself - Guitar, Vocals
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Age: 43
Dire Straits: Live In Basel
1992
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as Himself - Lead Guitar, Vocals
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Age: 42
Voices That Care
1991
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as Self
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Age: 41
Guitar
1991
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as Self
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Age: 41
Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park
1990
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as Self
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Age: 41
The Notting Hillbillies: Snape
1990
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as Self
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Age: 40
The Prince's Trust Rock Gala
1990
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 40
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988
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as Self
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Age: 38
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3
1988
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as Self
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Age: 38
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
1987
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as Self
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Age: 37
All Star Concert
1986
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as Self
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Age: 36
Dire Straits at Live Aid
1985
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as Self
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Age: 35
Live Aid
1985
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as Self
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Age: 35
Arena: Dire Straits
1980
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as Self
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Age: 31