Mark Knopfler
Known for Sound
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.
Filmography
Live Aid
1985
as Self
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
1987
as Self
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Voices That Care
1991
as Self
Under the Volcano
2021
as Self
Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006
2006
as Himself
Live Aid
2004
as Self
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
2005
as Self
The Prince's Trust Rock Gala
1990
as Self (archive footage)
The Cream of Eric Clapton
1990
as Self
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988
as Self
Chet Atkins and Friends
1987
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
1985
as Guitar, Vocals
Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome
1988
as Self
Curves Contours & Body Horns
1993
as Self
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth
2010
as Self
Music for Montserrat
1997
as Self
Mark Knopfler: A Night in London
1996
as Himself - Guitars, Vocals
Great North: A Run. A River. A Region.
2021
as Self
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018
as Self [Dire Straits]