John Illsley
Acting
Born June 24, 1949
From Leicester, England, UK
Also known as John Edward Illsley, Dire Straits
Biography
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 drumm...
Filmography
Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms
2025
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self [Dire Straits]
2018
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Self (archive footage)
2009
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Self
2005
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
19987.6
Dire Straits: On The Night
Himself - Bass, Vocals, Guitar
19937.3
Dire Straits: The Last Concert - Zaragoza 1992
Himself - Bass, Vocals
1992
Dire Straits: Autumn in Nimes
Himself - Bass
1992
Dire Straits: Live In Basel
Himself - Bass Guitar, Vocals
19925.0
Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
bass
19887.0
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1
Self - Performer
19868.0
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
Himself - Bass, Vocals
1986
Dire Straits at Live Aid
Self
19857.0
Live Aid
Self
19857.9
Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
Bass
19856.5
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
Bass Guitar
19837.4
Arena: Dire Straits
Self
19808.0