Mark Knopfler British Singer With 1.1M YouTube Subscribers
Mark Knopfler · singer-songwriter and guitarist · British
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Mark Knopfler is a British singer born on 12 August 1949 in Glasgow. Mark Knopfler is part of Dire Straits.
Early life
He attended University of Leeds (English studies), finishing in 1973; Harlow College (journalism), finishing in 1968; and Gosforth Academy.
Career
He has 28 albums and 16 singles on record, released between 1983 and 2024. His listed releases run from Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero (1983) to One Deep River (2024). His music is listed under rock music and blues rock. Instruments on record include fender stratocaster and fender telecaster. Warner Bros is listed as his label.
On screen, the records list 2 credits, among them The Princess Bride (1987). As of November 2025, he counts 1.1M subscribers on YouTube. Other notable work credited to him includes Calling Elvis and Tunnel of Love.
Recognition
Mark Knopfler has collected four Grammy Awards (1985, 1990 and 2005). Mark Knopfler also has received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire and the Premios Ondas (1995). His nominations include the BAFTA Award for Best Original Music in 1984 for Local Hero. Altogether, 7 wins and 6 nominations are listed.
Personal life
He has been married to Kitty Aldridge since 1997. He has one child on record.
Groups and bands
- Dire Straits
Discography
44 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | One Deep River | Album |
| 2018 | Back on the Dance Floor | Single |
| 2018 | Down the Road Wherever | Album |
| 2018 | Good on You Son | Single |
| 2016 | Altamira | Album |
| 2015 | Beryl | Single |
| 2015 | Tracker | Album |
| 2012 | Privateering | Album |
| 2012 | Redbud Tree | Single |
| 2009 | Border Reiver | Single |
| 2009 | Get Lucky | Album |
| 2009 | Remembrance Day | Single |
| 2007 | Kill to Get Crimson | Album |
| 2007 | Punish the Monkey | Single |
| 2006 | All the Roadrunning | Album |
Show all 44 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Real Live Roadrunning | Album |
| 2005 | One Take Radio Sessions | Album |
| 2005 | Private Investigations | Album |
| 2005 | The Trawlerman's Song | Album |
| 2004 | Shangri-La | Album |
| 2002 | A Shot at Glory | Album |
| 2002 | The Ragpicker's Dream | Album |
| 2002 | Why Aye Man | Single |
| 2001 | Sailing to Philadelphia | Single |
| 2001 | Silvertown Blues | Single |
| 2000 | Sailing to Philadelphia | Album |
| 2000 | What It Is | Single |
| 1998 | Metroland | Album |
| 1998 | Wag the Dog | Album |
| 1996 | A Night in London | Album |
| 1996 | Cannibals | Single |
| 1996 | Darling Pretty | Single |
| 1996 | Golden Heart | Album |
| 1996 | Rüdiger | Single |
| 1993 | Screenplaying | Album |
| 1990 | Missing...Presumed Having a Good Time | Album |
| 1990 | Neck and Neck | Album |
| 1989 | Last Exit to Brooklyn | Album |
| 1987 | The Princess Bride | Album |
| 1984 | Cal | Album |
| 1984 | Comfort and Joy | Album |
| 1983 | Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero | Single |
| 1983 | Local Hero | Album |
| All the Roadrunning | Single |
Awards and nominations
7 won, 6 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Steiger Award | Won | |
| 2005 | Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album | Brothers in Arms | Won |
| 1995 | Premios Ondas | Won | |
| 1990 | Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals | Won | |
| 1990 | Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance | Won | |
| 1985 | Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance | Won | |
| Officer of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
| 2005 | Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album | Brothers in Arms | Nominated |
| 1990 | Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals | Nominated | |
| 1990 | Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance | Nominated | |
| 1985 | Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance | Nominated | |
| 1985 | Grammy Award for Song of the Year | Money for Nothing | Nominated |
| 1984 | BAFTA Award for Best Original Music | Local Hero | Nominated |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Soundbreaking | Film | |
| 1987 | The Princess Bride | Film |
Mark Knopfler Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Mark Knopfler?
Mark Knopfler is 77 years old, born on 12 August 1949 in Glasgow.
What is Mark Knopfler known for?
Mark Knopfler is known as a member of Dire Straits.
What is Mark Knopfler’s nationality?
Mark Knopfler is British, born in Glasgow.
Who is Mark Knopfler married to?
Mark Knopfler is married to Kitty Aldridge; they married in 1997.
Has Mark Knopfler won any awards?
Yes. 7 awards are on record, including Steiger Award (2011).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q185343), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Sebastien.gross · CC BY-SA 4.0
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