John Illsley

Actor

Born: June 24, 1949 (age 77)
From: 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…

Filmography (17)

Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms (2025)
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2018)
Self [Dire Straits]
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009)
Self (archive footage)
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today (2005)
Self
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits (1998)
Dire Straits: On The Night (1993)
Himself - Bass, Vocals, Guitar
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992 (1992)
Himself - Bass, Vocals
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes (1992)
Himself - Bass
Dire Straits: Live In Basel (1992)
Himself - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988)
bass
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1 (1986)
Self - Performer
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand (1986)
Himself - Bass, Vocals
Dire Straits at Live Aid (1985)
Self
Live Aid (1985)
Self
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena (1985)
Bass
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983 (1983)
Bass Guitar
Arena: Dire Straits (1980)
Self