Portrait of Mark Knopfler

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 74 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
Mark Knopfler was
72 in Lindisfarne’s Geordie Genius: The Alan Hull Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 26 2021
Poster of Great North: A Run. A River. A Region.
Great North: A Run. A River. A Region.
Mark Knopfler was
72 in Great North: A Run. A River. A Region.
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 08 2021
Poster of Under the Volcano
Under the Volcano
Mark Knopfler was
71 in Under the Volcano
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 20 2021
Poster of Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019
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'.
Wed, Sep 25 2019
Poster of Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019
Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019
Mark Knopfler was
69 in Mark Knopfler - Milano 2019
as ''.
Sat, Jun 01 2019
Poster of Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019
Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019
Mark Knopfler was
69 in Mark Knopfler - Live in Valencia 2019
as 'Singer, Lead Guitar'.
Fri, Apr 26 2019
Poster of Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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 ''.
Sat, Apr 14 2018
Poster of Dire Straits: The Best Of
Dire Straits: The Best Of
Mark Knopfler was
66 in Dire Straits: The Best Of
as 'vocals, guitars'.
Tue, Apr 26 2016
Poster of Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary
Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary
Mark Knopfler was
65 in Mark Knopfler: Tracker - A Documentary
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Mar 16 2015
Poster of Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories
Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories
Mark Knopfler was
63 in Mark Knopfler: Guitar Stories
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 16 2012
Poster of Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs
Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs
Mark Knopfler was
61 in Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 28 2011
Poster of The Best British Rock Concert of All Time, Live at Knebworth
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'.
Sun, Jun 20 2010
Poster of Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews
Mark Knopfler was
60 in Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - The Interviews
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Sep 14 2009
Poster of Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes
Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes
Mark Knopfler was
60 in Mark Knopfler: Get Lucky - Behind the Scenes
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Sep 14 2009
Poster of Mark Knopfler Prince s Trust
Mark Knopfler Prince s Trust
Mark Knopfler was
60 in Mark Knopfler Prince s Trust
as ''.
Wed, Sep 09 2009
Poster of An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band
An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band
Mark Knopfler was
60 in An Evening with Mark Knopfler and band
as ''.
Wed, Sep 09 2009
Poster of Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel
Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel
Mark Knopfler was
58 in Mark Knopfler - AVO Session Basel
as 'Vocals, Guitar'.
Mon, Nov 12 2007
Poster of Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary
Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary
Mark Knopfler was
58 in Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson - A Documentary
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Sep 17 2007
Poster of Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007
Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007
Mark Knopfler was
58 in Mark Knopfler - Live In Berlin 2007
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Sep 10 2007
Poster of Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival
Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival
Mark Knopfler was
57 in Mark Knopfler - Hay On Wye Festival
as ''.
Sun, Dec 31 2006
Poster of Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris
Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris
Mark Knopfler was
57 in Mark Knopfler - Live in Paris
as ''.
Mon, Dec 11 2006
Poster of Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning
Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning
Mark Knopfler was
57 in Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Nov 03 2006
Poster of Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live
Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live
Mark Knopfler was
56 in Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live
as 'Himself - Guitar'.
Tue, Jul 11 2006
Poster of Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King
Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King
Mark Knopfler was
56 in Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 08 2005
Poster of Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Mark Knopfler was
55 in Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 13 2005
Poster of Live Aid
Live Aid
Mark Knopfler was
55 in Live Aid
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA
Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA
Mark Knopfler was
55 in Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La BDA
as ''.
Fri, Sep 24 2004
Poster of Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
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
as ''.
Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of Music for Montserrat
Music for Montserrat
Mark Knopfler was
48 in Music for Montserrat
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 15 1997
Poster of The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
Mark Knopfler was
46 in The Rocker: A Portrait of Phil Lynott
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 03 1996
Poster of Mark Knopfler: A Night in London
Mark Knopfler: A Night in London
Mark Knopfler was
46 in Mark Knopfler: A Night in London
as 'Himself - Guitars, Vocals'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of The History of Rock 'n' Roll
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Mark Knopfler was
45 in The History of Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 06 1995
Poster of Curves Contours & Body Horns
Curves Contours & Body Horns
Mark Knopfler was
44 in Curves Contours & Body Horns
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 12 1993
Poster of Dire Straits: On The Night
Dire Straits: On The Night
Mark Knopfler was
43 in Dire Straits: On The Night
as 'Himself - Lead Vocals, Guitar'.
Tue, May 11 1993
Poster of Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
Mark Knopfler was
43 in Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
as 'Himself - Guitar, Vocals'.
Fri, Oct 09 1992
Poster of Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
Mark Knopfler was
43 in Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
as 'Himself - Guitar, Vocals'.
Mon, Sep 28 1992
Poster of Dire Straits - Live In Basel
Dire Straits - Live In Basel
Mark Knopfler was
42 in Dire Straits - Live In Basel
as 'Himself - Lead Guitar, Vocals'.
Sun, Jun 28 1992
Poster of Guitar
Guitar
Mark Knopfler was
41 in Guitar
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park
Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park
Mark Knopfler was
41 in Silver Clef Award Winners Show, Knebworth Park
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 15 1990
Poster of Voices That Care
Voices That Care
Mark Knopfler was
40 in Voices That Care
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 28 1990
Poster of The Cream of Eric Clapton
The Cream of Eric Clapton
Mark Knopfler was
40 in The Cream of Eric Clapton
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 23 1990
Poster of The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert
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'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome
Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome
Mark Knopfler was
39 in Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 02 1988
Poster of Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Mark Knopfler was
38 in Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 11 1988
Poster of Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
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'.
Sat, Jun 11 1988
Poster of Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988
Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988
Mark Knopfler was
38 in Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988
as 'vocals, guitar'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride
Mark Knopfler was
38 in The Princess Bride
as 'The Balladeer's Guitarist (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 25 1987
Poster of The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
Mark Knopfler was
37 in The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of All Star Concert
All Star Concert
Mark Knopfler was
36 in All Star Concert
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 20 1986
Poster of Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
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'.
Sat, Apr 26 1986
Poster of Live Aid
Live Aid
Mark Knopfler was
35 in Live Aid
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of Dire Straits – Live at Wembley Arena
Dire Straits – Live at Wembley Arena
Mark Knopfler was
35 in Dire Straits – Live at Wembley Arena
as 'Guitar, Vocals'.
Wed, Jul 10 1985
Poster of Dire Straits: Alchemy Live
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live
Mark Knopfler was
34 in Dire Straits: Alchemy Live
as 'lead vocals, guitar'.
Sun, Jun 17 1984
Poster of Arena: Dire Straits
Arena: Dire Straits
Mark Knopfler was
31 in Arena: Dire Straits
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 22 1980
Poster of Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
Mark Knopfler was
29 in Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
as 'lead vocals, guitar'.
Fri, Feb 16 1979
Poster of Mark Knopfler: Live at the Atrium
Mark Knopfler: Live at the Atrium
Mark Knopfler will be
74+ in Mark Knopfler: Live at the Atrium
as ''.
Unreleased
Poster of Mark Knopfler: Fingerpicking Good
Mark Knopfler: Fingerpicking Good
Mark Knopfler will be
74+ in Mark Knopfler: Fingerpicking Good
as ''.
Unreleased
Poster of Dire Straits  ‎– Autumn In Nimes
Dire Straits ‎– Autumn In Nimes
Mark Knopfler will be
74+ in Dire Straits ‎– Autumn In Nimes
as ''.
Unreleased
Poster of Rock Gala Concert
Rock Gala Concert
Mark Knopfler will be
74+ in Rock Gala Concert
as ''.
Unreleased
Poster of Mark Knopfler Live In Rotterdam
Mark Knopfler Live In Rotterdam
Mark Knopfler will be
74+ in Mark Knopfler Live In Rotterdam
as ''.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends
Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends
Mark Knopfler will be
74+ in Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 25 2024
Poster of Seven Ages of Rock
Seven Ages of Rock
Mark Knopfler was
57+ in Seven Ages of Rock
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 19 2007
Poster of Soundstage
Soundstage
Mark Knopfler was
53+ in Soundstage
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of Die Harald Schmidt Show
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Mark Knopfler was
46+ in Die Harald Schmidt Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 05 1995
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Mark Knopfler was
44+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Geld oder Liebe
Geld oder Liebe
Mark Knopfler was
40+ in Geld oder Liebe
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1989
Poster of French & Saunders
French & Saunders
Mark Knopfler was
37+ in French & Saunders
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 1987
Poster of The Kenny Everett Video Show
The Kenny Everett Video Show
Mark Knopfler was
28+ in The Kenny Everett Video Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 03 1978
Poster of The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Mark Knopfler was
26+ in The Secret Policeman's Ball
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Mark Knopfler was
26+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of III nach neun
III nach neun
Mark Knopfler was
25+ in III nach neun
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 19 1974
Poster of Rockpalast
Rockpalast
Mark Knopfler was
25+ in Rockpalast
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1974
Poster of Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
Mark Knopfler was
14+ in Top of the Pops
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1964