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Mark Knopfler

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Born August 12, 1949 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Also known as Dire Straits

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Biography

Mark Freuder Knopfler is a British musician. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band Dire Straits from 1977 to 1995, and he is one of the two members who stayed throughout the band's existence, along with the bassist John Illsley. After Dire Straits dissolved, he pursued a solo career and is now an independent artist.

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Awards & recognition

  • Steiger Award · 2011
  • Grammy Award — Best Immersive Audio Album · 2005
  • Premios Ondas · 1995
  • Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 1990
  • Grammy Award — Best Country Instrumental Performance · 1990
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  • Grammy Award — Best Country Instrumental Performance · 1985
  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire
  • Grammy Award — Best Immersive Audio Album · 2005 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Country Instrumental Performance · 1990 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 1990 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best Country Instrumental Performance · 1985 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Song of the Year · 1985 · nominated
  • BAFTA Award — Best Original Music · 1984 · nominated

Filmography12 titles

Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006

2006as Himself

Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music

2016as Self

The Princess Bride

1987Original Music Composer

Under the Volcano

2021as Self

Wag the Dog

1997Music Producer, Musician, Original Music Composer

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Musical Guest

Local Hero

1983Original Music Composer

Last Exit to Brooklyn

1989Original Music Composer

Fridays

1980as Self - Musical Guest

Finding Altamira

2016Original Music Composer

Metroland

1997Original Music Composer

Cal

1984Original Music Composer