Chris Isaak

Chris Isaak

Born 1956-06-26 (age 69) Stockton, California, USA
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Biography

Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. He is widely known for his breakthrough hit and signature song "Wicked Game", as well as songs such as "Blue Hotel", "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing" and "Somebody's Crying". He is known for his reverb-laden rockabilly revivalist style and wide vocal range. His songs generally focus on the themes of love, loss and heartbreak. With a career spanning four decades, Isaak has released a total of 13 studio albums, toured, and received numerous award nominations. He is often compared to Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and Duane Eddy.

Isaak is closely associated with film director David Lynch, who has used his music in numerous films. As an actor, he's had supporting roles and bit parts in films such as Married to the Mob, The Silence of the Lambs, Little Buddha, That Thing You Do! and Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, and starred in two television series: the sitcom The Chris Isaak Show and the talk show The Chris Isaak Hour.

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Known For

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

1992

as Special Agent Chester Desmond

The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs

1991

as SWAT Commander

That Thing You Do!
That Thing You Do!

1996

as Uncle Bob

Little Buddha
Little Buddha

1993

as Dean Conrad

A Dirty Shame
A Dirty Shame

2004

as Vaughn Stickles

The Informers
The Informers

2008

as Les Price

Married to the Mob
Married to the Mob

1988

as 'The Clown'

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

2014

as Special Agent Chester Desmond

Blue Ridge Fall
Blue Ridge Fall

1999

as Emerson Cotswold

Grace of My Heart
Grace of My Heart

1996

as Matthew Lewis

RockNRollers
RockNRollers

2016

as Self

Let's Get Lost
Let's Get Lost

1988

as Self

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
A Tribute to Johnny Cash
A Tribute to Johnny Cash

1999

as Self - Performer

Best of Chris Isaak
Best of Chris Isaak

2006

as Self (archive footage)

MTV Unplugged: Classic Moments