John Illsley
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 24, 1949 in Leicester, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1974–2025 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 19 credits in database
Biography
John Illsley works in acting. Born June 24, 1949 in Leicester, England, UK. Archytele tracks 19 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
19 titles- Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms (2025)
- Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2018) as Self [Dire Straits]
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today (2005) as Self
- Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits (1998)
- Dire Straits: On The Night (1993) as Himself - Bass, Vocals, Guitar
- Dire Straits: On The Night (1993) Scenic Artist
- Dire Straits: Live In Basel (1992) as Himself - Bass Guitar, Vocals
- Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes (1992) as Himself - Bass
- Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992 (1992) as Himself - Bass, Vocals
- Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as bass
- Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand (1986) as Himself - Bass, Vocals
- Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1 (1986) as Self
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena (1985) as Bass
- Dire Straits at Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983 (1983) as Bass Guitar
- Arena: Dire Straits (1980) as Self
- Rockpalast (1974)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Illsley best known for?
John Illsley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Live Aid (1985), Superman & Lois (2021), Eyeshield 21 (2005), Rockpalast (1974).
When and where was John Illsley born?
John Illsley was born on June 24, 1949 in Leicester, England, UK.
How many credits does John Illsley have?
John Illsley has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2025.
What is John Illsley's background in cinema and television?
John Edward Illsley (born 24 June 1949) is an English musician, best known as bass guitarist of the rock band Dire Straits. With it, he has received multiple BRIT and Grammy Awards, and a Heritage Award. As one of the founding band members, with guitarist brothers Mark and David Knopfler, and drummer Pick Withers, Ill...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Rockpalast (1974) — aged about 25
- Live Aid (1985) as Self — aged about 36
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