
John Illsley
Explore the best John Illsley movies ranked by Movie Rankings users. Browse biography, ranked filmography, and movie detail links for John Illsley.
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.
What is the best John Illsley movie?
Movie Rankings is still collecting enough aggregate data to name a definitive top John Illsley movie.
How many John Illsley movies are ranked here?
This page tracks every ranked credit we currently have for John Illsley, and expands as more titles and comparisons are added.
How often do John Illsley rankings update?
These rankings refresh whenever Movie Rankings recomputes global results. This page was last generated from site data on May 9, 2026.
Sources & freshness
Last refreshed from site data on May 9, 2026.

















