How Much is Mark Knopfler Worth?

Best known for being a guitarist, Mark Knopfler was born in summer of 1949. His date of birth is August 12, 1949. He was born under Leo zodiac sign, and belongs to Baby Boomers Generation. According to Chinese calendar, his year of birth, 1949, is the Year of Ox.

He is from Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Mark Knopfler, one of the most renowned British guitarists to emerge in the 1970s, hit the headlines as the co-founder, lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter of the rock band ‘Dire Straits.’ Even without his association with the band, Knopfler has become a legend in his own lifetime by recording eight noteworthy solo albums and producing soundtracks for films, including Cal (1984) and The Princess Bride (1987). He has performed with renowned artists such as Bob Dylan, BB King and Eric Clapton.

Life & Biography

Mark Freuder Knopfler, OBE is a British singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer and film score composer. He is best known as the lead guitarist, lead singer and songwriter for the rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded with his younger brother, David Knopfler, in 1977. Mark Freuder Knopfler was born in Glasgow, Scotland, UK on August 12, 1949. Mark is currently seventy four years old. He is most famous for being a guitarist. He started in the band Brewers Doop in 1973. He went on to form Dire Straits in 1977 with his younger brother David Knopfler. After being in the band Dire Straits, he started his solo career with the debut album Golden Heart. He was ranked 27th on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Guitarist of All Time.

Mark Freuder Knopfler was born to an English mother, Louisa Mary, and a Hungarian émigré father, Erwin Knopfler, in Glasgow, Scotland, on 12th August 1949. The Knopfler family later moved to Blyth in North East England, where he and his brother, David, attended Gosforth Grammar School.

Mark has not been previously engaged. He married his third wife, British actress and writer Kitty Aldridge. He has two sons named Joseph and Benji and two daughters named Isabella and Katya. The education details are not available at this time.

Interesting Facts

1. Mark Knopfler is a Leo.
2. He has been alive for 27,285 days or 654,859 hours.
3. He was born in the Year of the Ox.
4. His next birthday is in .
5. Mark Knopfler is 6 feet tall.
6. He was born in Baby Boomers Generation (1949).
7. On Mark’s date of birth, the number one song in America was [Not available]. No song matches found..
8. Mark Knopfler primary income source is from being a Guitarist.
9. Mark Knopfler’s birth flower is Gladiolus.
10. Mark Knopfler’s nickname: Mark
11. His birthstone is Peridot and Sardonyx.
12. Mark’s life path number is 7.
13. His ruling planet is Sun.

Height, Weight & Age

As of today (April 25th, 2024), Mark Knopfler is exactly 74 years, 8 months, and 13 days old. His next birthday is in . He is 6 feet (1.83 m) tall, and his weight is 187 lb (85 kg).

Net Worth & Salary in 2024

So how much is Mark Knopfler worth today? At the age of seventy four, the British guitarist has a net worth of about $95,000,000. This roughly translates to €88,350,000 euros or £76,950,000 pounds. The net worth estimates vary because it’s difficult to forecast spending habits over the years. Mark Knopfler’s wealth comes mostly from being a successful Guitarist.

What is net worth?

Net worth is the amount of assets that exceed liabilities. Assets include cash, real estate, and anything else of value. It is the value of everything you own, minus what you own. Net worth is not yearly.

How to calculate Net Worth: Assets minus Debt equals Net Worth. Net worth is basically calculated by adding anything of value and then subtracting all of the liabilities. Net worth is not yearly and it not the same as net income. Net income is what you actually bring home after taxes and payroll deductions.

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