Mark Knopfler
Mark Freuder Knopfler OBE 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.
Acted in
Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends
2024
as Self - Host
Mark Knopfler - One Deep River
2024
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
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
Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary
2015
as Himself
Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories
2012
as Himself
Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs
2011
as Himself
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth
2010
as Self
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews
2009
as Himself
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes
2009
as Himself
An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band
2009
Mark Knopfler Prince s Trust
2009
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
Seven Ages of Rock
2007
as Self
Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival
2006
Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris
2006
Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning
2006
as Himself
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
Soundstage
2003
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
1998
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
Die Harald Schmidt Show
1995
as Self
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995
as Self
Curves Contours & Body Horns
1993
as Self
Dire Straits: On The Night
1993
as Himself - Lead Vocals, Guitar
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
Guitar
1991
as Self
Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park
1990
as Self
The Cream of Eric Clapton
1990
as Self
The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert
1990
as Self
Geld oder Liebe
1989
as Self
Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome
1988
as Self
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988
as vocals, guitar
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988
as Self
Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988
1988
as vocals, guitar
The Princess Bride
1987
as The Balladeer's Guitarist (uncredited)
Chet Atkins and Friends
1987
French & Saunders
1987
as Himself
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
1987
as Self
All Star Concert
1986
as Self
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
1986
as Himself - Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits at Live Aid
1985
Live Aid
1985
as Self
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
1985
as Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
1984
as Lead Vocals, Guitar
Arena: Dire Straits
1980
as Self
Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
1979
as lead vocals, guitar
The Kenny Everett Video Show
1978
The Secret Policeman's Ball
1976
as Self
Rockpalast
1974
Top of the Pops
1964
as Self
Rock Gala Concert
Mark Knopfler: Live at the Atrium
Mark Knopfler Live In Rotterdam
Mark Knopfler: Fingerpicking Good
