Mark Knopfler
Actor| Birthday | Aug 12, 1949 (75 years old) |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland, UK |
| Gender | Male |
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.
Known for
The Balladeer's Guitarist (uncredited)
Sep 25, 1987
Self - Musical Guest
Oct 11, 1975
Self - Musical Guest
Sep 13, 1993
7.9
Self
Jul 13, 1985
Self
Jan 1, 1964
Himself
Mar 9, 1987
Self
Dec 5, 1995
Lead Vocals, Guitar
Jun 17, 1984
Self
Mar 20, 2021
Himself - Lead Vocals, Guitar
May 11, 1993
Jul 3, 1978
9.1
Self
Nov 16, 2004
Self
May 19, 2007
Self
Jun 20, 2010
Self
Sep 15, 1997
Himself - Guitars, Vocals
Jan 1, 1996
Himself - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Jun 28, 1992
6.5
Self
Nov 19, 1974
Guitar, Vocals
Jul 10, 1985
The Balladeer's Guitarist (uncredited)
Sep 25, 1987
Self - Musical Guest
Oct 11, 1975
Self - Musical Guest
Sep 13, 1993
7.9
Self
Jul 13, 1985
Self
Jan 1, 1964
Himself
Mar 9, 1987
Acting
Participated in 74 movies, 14 TV series
