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Mark Knopfler

Bio: 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

Born: Fri, Aug 12 1949

Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Mark Knopfler is 75 years old

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Mark Knopfler - One Deep River

Mark Knopfler was 74 in Mark Knopfler - One Deep River

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2024

Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story

Mark Knopfler was 72 in Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 2021

Great North: A Run. A River. A Region.

Mark Knopfler was 72 in Great North: A Run. A River. A Region. as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 08 2021

Under the Volcano

Mark Knopfler was 71 in Under the Volcano as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 2021

Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019

Mark Knopfler was 70 in Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019 as 'lead vocals, guitar'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 25 2019

Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019

Mark Knopfler was 69 in Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 2019

Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019

Mark Knopfler was 69 in Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019 as 'Singer, Lead Guitar'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 2019

Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Mark Knopfler was 68 in Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as 'Self [Dire Straits]'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 2018

Dire Straits: The Best Of

Mark Knopfler was 66 in Dire Straits: The Best Of as 'vocals, guitars'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 26 2016

Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary

Mark Knopfler was 65 in Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 16 2015

Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories

Mark Knopfler was 63 in Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 2012

Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs

Mark Knopfler was 61 in Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 2011

The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth

Mark Knopfler was 60 in The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 20 2010

Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews

Mark Knopfler was 60 in Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 14 2009

Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes

Mark Knopfler was 60 in Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 14 2009

Mark Knopfler Prince s Trust

Mark Knopfler was 60 in Mark Knopfler Prince s Trust

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 2009

An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band

Mark Knopfler was 60 in An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 2009

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

Mark Knopfler was 59 in O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009

Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel

Mark Knopfler was 58 in Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel as 'Vocals, Guitar'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 12 2007

Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary

Mark Knopfler was 58 in Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 17 2007

Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007

Mark Knopfler was 58 in Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007 as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 2007

Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival

Mark Knopfler was 57 in Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 2006

Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris

Mark Knopfler was 57 in Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 2006

Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning

Mark Knopfler was 57 in Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 2006

Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live

Mark Knopfler was 56 in Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live as 'Himself - Guitar'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 11 2006

Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King

Mark Knopfler was 56 in Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 2005

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

Mark Knopfler was 55 in Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 2005

Live Aid

Mark Knopfler was 55 in Live Aid as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 2004

Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA

Mark Knopfler was 55 in Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 2004

Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits

Mark Knopfler was 48 in Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1998

Music for Montserrat

Mark Knopfler was 48 in Music for Montserrat as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 1997

The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott

Mark Knopfler was 46 in The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 1996

Mark Knopfler: A Night in London

Mark Knopfler was 46 in Mark Knopfler: A Night in London as 'Himself - Guitars, Vocals'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

Mark Knopfler was 45 in The History of Rock 'n' Roll as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 06 1995

Curves Contours & Body Horns

Mark Knopfler was 44 in Curves Contours & Body Horns as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 1993

Dire Straits: On The Night

Mark Knopfler was 43 in Dire Straits: On The Night as 'Himself - Lead Vocals, Guitar'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 11 1993

Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992

Mark Knopfler was 43 in Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992 as 'Himself - Guitar, Vocals'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1992

Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes

Mark Knopfler was 43 in Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes as 'Himself - Guitar, Vocals'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 28 1992

Dire Straits - Live In Basel

Mark Knopfler was 42 in Dire Straits - Live In Basel as 'Himself - Lead Guitar, Vocals'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 28 1992

Voices That Care

Mark Knopfler was 41 in Voices That Care as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 1991

Guitar

Mark Knopfler was 41 in Guitar as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991

Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park

Mark Knopfler was 41 in Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1990

The Cream of Eric Clapton

Mark Knopfler was 40 in The Cream of Eric Clapton as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 23 1990

The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert

Mark Knopfler was 40 in The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990

Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome

Mark Knopfler was 39 in Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1988

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

Mark Knopfler was 38 in Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1988

Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

Mark Knopfler was 38 in Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute as 'vocals, guitar'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1988

Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988

Mark Knopfler was 38 in Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988 as 'vocals, guitar'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988

The Princess Bride

Mark Knopfler was 38 in The Princess Bride as 'The Balladeer's Guitarist (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1987

Chet Atkins and Friends

Mark Knopfler was 38 in Chet Atkins and Friends

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 06 1987

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball

Mark Knopfler was 37 in The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987

All Star Concert

Mark Knopfler was 36 in All Star Concert as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1986

Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand

Mark Knopfler was 36 in Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand as 'Himself - Guitar, Vocals'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 1986

Dire Straits at Live Aid

Mark Knopfler was 35 in Dire Straits at Live Aid

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1985

Live Aid

Mark Knopfler was 35 in Live Aid as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1985

Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena

Mark Knopfler was 35 in Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena as 'Guitar, Vocals'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1985

Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983

Mark Knopfler was 34 in Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983 as 'Lead Vocals, Guitar'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1984

Arena: Dire Straits

Mark Knopfler was 31 in Arena: Dire Straits as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 22 1980

Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979

Mark Knopfler was 29 in Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979 as 'lead vocals, guitar'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1979

Mark Knopfler: Live at the Atrium

Mark Knopfler will be 75+ in Mark Knopfler: Live at the Atrium

Movie Released: Unreleased

Mark Knopfler: Fingerpicking Good

Mark Knopfler will be 75+ in Mark Knopfler: Fingerpicking Good

Movie Released: Unreleased

Dire Straits ‎– Autumn In Nimes

Mark Knopfler will be 75+ in Dire Straits ‎– Autumn In Nimes

Movie Released: Unreleased

Rock Gala Concert

Mark Knopfler will be 75+ in Rock Gala Concert

Movie Released: Unreleased

Mark Knopfler Live In Rotterdam

Mark Knopfler will be 75+ in Mark Knopfler Live In Rotterdam

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends

Mark Knopfler was 74+ in Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 25 2024

Seven Ages of Rock

Mark Knopfler was 57+ in Seven Ages of Rock as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 19 2007

Soundstage

Mark Knopfler was 53+ in Soundstage

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 03 2003

Parkinson

Mark Knopfler was 48+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998

Die Harald Schmidt Show

Mark Knopfler was 46+ in Die Harald Schmidt Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 05 1995

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Mark Knopfler was 44+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Musical Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993

Geld oder Liebe

Mark Knopfler was 40+ in Geld oder Liebe as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1989

French & Saunders

Mark Knopfler was 37+ in French & Saunders as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 1987

The Kenny Everett Video Show

Mark Knopfler was 28+ in The Kenny Everett Video Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 03 1978

The Secret Policeman's Ball

Mark Knopfler was 26+ in The Secret Policeman's Ball as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 1976

Saturday Night Live

Mark Knopfler was 26+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Musical Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

3 nach 9

Mark Knopfler was 25+ in 3 nach 9 as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 19 1974

Rockpalast

Mark Knopfler was 25+ in Rockpalast

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1974

Top of the Pops

Mark Knopfler was 14+ in Top of the Pops as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1964