David Knopfler
Born: 1952-12-27 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Known For: Sound
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. Photo credit: By <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Rs-foto" title="User:Rs-foto">Rs-foto</a> - <span class="int-own-work" lang="en">Own work</span>, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
Filmography
2025
- Ghosts of Alderney: Hitler's Island Slaves ... (Original Music Composer)
1995
- José Carreras Gala as Self
1987
- Jacob hinter der Blauen Tür ... (Music)
1986
- ZDF-Fernsehgarten as Self
- Shergar ... (Music)
1980
- Arena: Dire Straits as Self
1979
- Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979 as vocals, guitar
1974
1970
- Scene of the Crime ... (Original Music Composer)