6.2
TV
Sound
David Knopfler
- Born
- (age 73)
- Birthplace
- Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Credits
- 10 titles
Biography
David Knopfler (born 27 December 1952) is a British singer-songwriter. He was born in Scotland and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, from the age of two. Together with his older brother Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers, he founded the rock band Dire Straits in 1977, serving as rhythm guitarist on their first two albums. After quitting the band, Knopfler embarked upon a solo career as a recording artist. Knopfler initially created smaller record labels, publishing companies, and indie labels.
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Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 5
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits Film | Self |
| 1995 | José Carreras Gala TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1986 | ZDF-Fernsehgarten TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1980 | Arena: Dire Straits Film | Self |
| 1974 | Rockpalast TV | (1 ep) |
Crew credits 5
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ghosts of Alderney: Hitler's Island Slaves Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1993 | Der große Bellheim TV | Original Music Composer (4 ep) |
| 1987 | Jacob hinter der Blauen Tür Film | Music |
| 1986 | Shergar Film | Music |
| 1970 | Scene of the Crime TV | Original Music Composer (1 ep) |