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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Filmography
all 10
Movies 6
self 4
TV Shows 4
Self (guitar)
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits (1998)
Movie
Self
José Carreras Gala (1995)
TV
Composer
Laser Mission (1989)
Movie
Music
Jacob hinter der Blauen Tür (1987)
Movie
Self
ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986)
TV
Music
Shergar (1986)
Movie
Self
Arena: Dire Straits (1980)
Movie
vocals, guitar
Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979 (1979)
Movie
Rockpalast (1974)
TV
Original Music Composer
Scene of the Crime (1970)
TV
Ratings
Average 5.11
Based on 6.2 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1970
1980
1986
1998
1998
Information
Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1952-12-27 (71 years old)
Birth PlaceGlasgow, United Kingdom
SiblingsMark Knopfler
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsDire Straits
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