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David Knopfler

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David Knopfler
David Knopfler was born on 27 December 1952 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for Laser Mission (1989), Der große Bellheim (1993) and Tatort (1970).
BornDecember 27, 1952
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    Known for

    Ernest Borgnine, Brandon Lee, Debi A. Monahan, and Werner Pochath in Laser Mission (1989)
    Laser Mission
    3.6
    • Composer
    • 1989
    Der große Bellheim (1993)
    Der große Bellheim
    7.4
    TV Mini Series
    • Composer
    Howalds Fall (1990)
    Tatort
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Composer
    Screen Two (1984)
    Screen Two
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Composer

    Credits

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    Composer

    • Ghosts of Alderney - Hitler's Island Slaves
      • composer
      • Completed
      • 2025
    • Bathory
      7.8
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2000
    • Der große Bellheim (1993)
      Der große Bellheim
      7.4
      TV Mini Series
      • Composer
      • 1993
    • Ernest Borgnine, Brandon Lee, Debi A. Monahan, and Werner Pochath in Laser Mission (1989)
      Laser Mission
      3.6
      • Composer
      • 1989
    • Jacob hinter der blauen Tür (1987)
      Jacob hinter der blauen Tür
      • Composer
      • 1987
    • Screen Two (1984)
      Screen Two
      6.7
      TV Series
      • music
      • 1986
    • Howalds Fall (1990)
      Tatort
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 1985

    Actor

    • Jacob hinter der blauen Tür (1987)
      Jacob hinter der blauen Tür
      • Musiker
      • 1987
    • Dire Straits: Lady Writer (1979)
      Dire Straits: Lady Writer
      6.3
      Music Video
      • David Knopfler
      • 1979
    • Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing (1979)
      Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing
      7.0
      Music Video
      • David Knopfler
      • 1979
    • Dire Straits: Wild West End (1978)
      Dire Straits: Wild West End
      6.1
      Music Video
      • David Knopfler
      • 1978

    Music Department

    • Ghosts of Alderney - Hitler's Island Slaves
      • Titles and underscore
      • Completed
      • 2025

    Personal details

    • Official site
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    • Height
      • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
    • Born
      • December 27, 1952
      • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
    • Spouses
        Anna Perera1984 - 2010 (divorced, 1 child)
    • Relatives
      • Mark Knopfler(Sibling)

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      Has released 8 solo albums since departing from Dire Straits after the release of the album "Communique". His two latest, "Small Mercies" and "Wishbones" have received glowing reviews.

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