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David Knopfler
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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 o…
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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
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2025
Ghosts of Alderney: Hitler's Island Slaves
Movie Original Music Composer
- 1998
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1995
José Carreras Gala
TV show Self
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1993
Der große Bellheim
TV show Original Music Composer
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1987
Jacob hinter der Blauen Tür
Movie Music
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1986
ZDF-Fernsehgarten
TV show Self
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1986
Shergar
Movie Music
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1980
Arena: Dire Straits
Movie Self
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1974
Rockpalast
TV show
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1970
Scene of the Crime
TV show Original Music Composer
