John Illsley
Acting
1949-06-24 · Leicester, England, UK
John Edward Illsley (born 24 June 1949) is an English musician, best known as bass guitarist of the rock band Dire Straits. With it, he has received multiple BRIT and Grammy Awards, and a Heritage Award. As one of the founding band members, with guitarist brothers Mark and David Knopfler, and drummer Pick Withers, Illsley played a role in the development of Dire Straits' sound. By the time the group disbanded in 1995 changes in personnel meant that Illsley and lead singer Mark Knopfler were the only two original band members remaining. Illsley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018. Illsley has produced two albums of his own, with Mark Knopfler as a guest musician, and has helped with Mark's personal projects and charities. He released two more albums, influenced by the Celtic-based band Cunla.
Filmography(18)
movieDire Straits: Brothers In Arms
as · 2025 · 0.0
movieTwenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self [Dire Straits] · 2018 · 0.0
movieO Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
as Self (archive footage) · 2009 · 0.0
movieLive Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
as Self · 2005 · 0.0
movieDire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
as · 1998 · 7.6
movieDire Straits: On The Night
as Himself - Bass, Vocals, Guitar · 1993 · 7.3
movieDire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
as Himself - Bass, Vocals · 1992 · 0.0
movieDire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
as Himself - Bass · 1992 · 0.0
movieDire Straits: Live In Basel
as Himself - Bass Guitar, Vocals · 1992 · 5.0
movieDire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
as bass · 1988 · 7.0
movieDire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
as Himself - Bass, Vocals · 1986 · 0.0
movieDire Straits at Live Aid
as Self · 1985 · 7.0
movieLive Aid
as Self · 1985 · 7.9
movieDire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
as Bass · 1985 · 6.5
movieDire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
as Bass Guitar · 1983 · 7.4
movieArena: Dire Straits
as Self · 1980 · 8.0
movieDire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
as bass guitar, vocals · 1979 · 7.0
tvRockpalast
as · 1974 · 10.0