Mark Knopfler

Mark Knopfler

composer, actor, music department

Mark Knopfler was born on Aug 12, 1949 in UK. Mark Knopfler's big-screen debut came with Local Hero directed by Bill Forsyth in 1983. Mark Knopfler is known for Hooves of Fire directed by Richard Starzak, Robbie Williams stars as Narrator and Ardal O'Hanlon as Robbie the Reindeer. Mark Knopfler has got 4 awards and 6 nominations so far. The most recent award Mark Knopfler achieved is Grammy Awards. The upcoming new movie Mark Knopfler plays is Finding Altamira which will be released on Apr 01, 2016.

Mark Knopfler recorded his first single at age 16, but it was never released, He started the band

  • Birthday

    Aug 12, 1949

  • Place of Birth

    Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK

  • Also known

    Dire Straits

Known For

Hooves of Fire
Movie
Hooves of Fire

19997.3

Wag the Dog
Movie
Wag the Dog

19987.1

Tishina
Movie
Tishina

19917.7

The Princess Bride
Movie
The Princess Bride

19878.0

Local Hero
Movie
Local Hero

19837.3

Awards

4 wins & 6 nominations

Grammy Awards
2006
Best Surround Sound Album
Winner - Grammy
1991
Best Country Instrumental Performance
Winner - Grammy
1987
Best Music Video, Short Form
Winner - Grammy
1986
Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
Winner - Grammy

Movies & TV Shows

All
Movies