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Portrait of John Illsley

Acting

John Illsley

Career

Active from 1983 to 2026, with a break from 1989 to 2024, with up to 1 main title a year.

Leading roles
5
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score80/100
Highest rated
Poster for Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
GoodWatch score80/100

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Recurring tags

    Works often with

    People in at least two of their main titles.

    Movies and TV shows

    7
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    Role
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    2020s

    2 titles
    Dire Straits: On Every Street
    Dire Straits: On Every Street (2026)

    as Bass, Backing Vocals

    Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms
    Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms (2025)

    as Bass, Vocals

    1990s

    1 title · average score 78
    Dire Straits: On The Night
    Dire Straits: On The Night (1993)
    GoodWatch score 78

    Scenic Artist

    1980s

    3 titles · average score 80
    Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
    Dire Straits with Eric Clapton - Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute (1988)

    as bass

    Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena
    Dire Straits: Live at Wembley Arena (1985)

    as Bass

    Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
    Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983 (1983)
    GoodWatch score 80

    as Bass Guitar

    1970s

    1 title
    Rockpalast
    Rockpalast (1974)

    TV show