Mark Knopfler
Sound Born Aug 12, 1949 Glasgow, Scotland, UK 102 credits
Biography
Mark Knopfler works in sound. Born August 12, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Archytele tracks 102 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms
Johnson and Knopfler’s Music LegendsMark Knopfler - One Deep River
Lindisfarne's Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull StoryGreat North: A Run. A River. A Region.Under the Volcano
Gredig direkt
Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
SoundbreakingFinding Altamira · Original Music ComposerDire Straits: The Best Of
Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary
Mark Knopfler: Live in Taormina
Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories
Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at KnebworthMark Knopfler: Live in Gredos
Mark Knopfler - Live for Prince's TrustMark Knopfler: Live at the AtriumAn Evening with Mark Knopfler and bandMark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the ScenesO Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Seven Ages of RockMark Knopfler - AVO Session BaselMark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary
Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye FestivalMark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006Mark Knopfler - Live in ParisEric Clapton: After Midnight Live
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago TodayScotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King
Live AidMark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA
Soundstage
As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' · Original Music Composer
A Shot at Glory · Original Music ComposerChet Atkins: A Life in Music
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire · Music
ParkinsonDire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
Wag the Dog · Original Music ComposerWag the Dog · Music ProducerWag the Dog · MusicianMusic for MontserratMetroland · Original Music Composer
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil LynottMark Knopfler: A Night in London
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Late Night with Conan O'BrienTina Turner: The Girl from NutbushCurves Contours & Body HornsDire Straits: On The NightDire Straits: On The Night · Director
Dire Straits: Live In BaselDire Straits: Autumn in NimesDire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
Voices That CareSilence · Original Music ComposerGuitar
The Prince's Trust Rock GalaThe Cream of Eric ClaptonThe Best of All Star Band: Live in ConcertThe Notting Hillbillies: SnapeSilver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park
Geld oder LiebeLast Exit to Brooklyn · Original Music Composer
Full Filmography
102 titles- Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms (2025)
- 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
- Gredig direkt (2020) as Self
- Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019 (2019) as Singer, Lead Guitar
- Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019 (2019)
- Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019 (2019) as lead vocals, guitar
- Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2018) as Self [Dire Straits]
- Soundbreaking (2016) as Self
- Finding Altamira (2016) Original Music Composer
- Dire Straits: The Best Of (2016) as vocals, guitars
- Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary (2015) as Himself
- Mark Knopfler: Live in Taormina (2013) as Self
- 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: Live in Gredos (2010) as Self
- Mark Knopfler - Live for Prince's Trust (2009)
- Mark Knopfler: Live at the Atrium (2009)
- An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band (2009)
- Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes (2009) as Himself
- O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews (2009) as Himself
- Seven Ages of Rock (2007) as Self
- Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel (2007) as Vocals, Guitar
- Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007 (2007) as Himself
- Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary (2007) as Himself
- Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival (2006)
- Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006 (2006) as Himself
- Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris (2006)
- Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live (2006) as Himself - Guitar
- Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today (2005) as Self
- Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King (2005) as Self
- Live Aid (2004) as Self
- Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA (2004)
- Soundstage (2003)
- As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' (2001) Original Music Composer
- A Shot at Glory (2000) Original Music Composer
- Chet Atkins: A Life in Music (2000) as Self
- Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire (1999) Music
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits (1998)
- Wag the Dog (1997) Original Music Composer
- Wag the Dog (1997) Music Producer
- Wag the Dog (1997) Musician
- Music for Montserrat (1997) as Self
- Metroland (1997) Original Music Composer
- 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
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Tina Turner: The Girl from Nutbush (1993)
- Curves Contours & Body Horns (1993) as Self
- Dire Straits: On The Night (1993) as Himself - Lead Vocals, Guitar
- Dire Straits: On The Night (1993) Director
- Dire Straits: On The Night (1993) Scenic Artist
- Dire Straits: Live In Basel (1992) as Himself - Lead Guitar, Vocals
- Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes (1992) as Himself - Guitar, Vocals
- Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992 (1992) as Himself - Guitar, Vocals
- Voices That Care (1991) as Self
- Silence (1991) Original Music Composer
- Guitar (1991) as Self
- The Prince's Trust Rock Gala (1990) as Self (archive footage)
- The Cream of Eric Clapton (1990) as Self
- The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert (1990) as Self
- The Notting Hillbillies: Snape (1990) as Self
- Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park (1990) as Self
- Geld oder Liebe (1989) as Self
- Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989) Original Music Composer
- Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome (1988) as Self
- Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as Self
- Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3 (1988) as Self
- Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988) as vocals, guitar
- Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988 (1988) as vocals, guitar
- The Princess Bride (1987) Original Music Composer
- French & Saunders (1987) as Self
- The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (1987) as Self
- Chet Atkins and Friends (1987)
- Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand (1986) as Himself - Guitar, Vocals
- Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1 (1986) as Self - Performer
- All Star Concert (1986) as Self
- Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena (1985) as Guitar, Vocals
- Dire Straits at Live Aid (1985) as Self
- Cal (1984) Original Music Composer
- Comfort and Joy (1984) Original Music Composer
- Local Hero (1983) Original Music Composer
- Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983 (1983) as Lead Vocals, Guitar
- Fridays (1980) as Self - Musical Guest
- Arena: Dire Straits (1980) as Self
- The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978)
- The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
- Rockpalast (1974)
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- Mark Knopfler Live In Rotterdam
- Mark Knopfler: Fingerpicking Good
- Dire Straits – Autumn In Nimes
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mark Knopfler best known for?
Mark Knopfler is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rum Runners (1971), Mikhaylo Lomonosov (1984), Timothy Goes to School (2000), Parkinson (1998).
When and where was Mark Knopfler born?
Mark Knopfler was born on August 12, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
How many credits does Mark Knopfler have?
Mark Knopfler has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2025.
What is Mark Knopfler's background in cinema and television?
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 finge...