Chris Isaak

Personal Info

Known ForActing
Born1956-06-26
BirthplaceStockton, California, USA

Chris Isaak

Acting

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.

Filmography

Acting (28)

2016
2014
Twin Peaks: The Missing Piecesas Special Agent Chester Desmond
7.2
2012
Chris Isaak: Beyond The Sun Liveas Self - Vocalist, rhythm guitar
8.2
2008
The Informersas Les Price
4.8
2006
Best of Chris Isaakas Self (archive footage)
6.0
2004
A Dirty Shameas Vaughn Stickles
5.4
1999
Blue Ridge Fallas Emerson Cotswold
5.0
1999
A Tribute to Johnny Cashas Self - Performer
7.8
1996
That Thing You Do!as Uncle Bob
6.9
1996
Grace of My Heartas Matthew Lewis
6.0
1993
Little Buddhaas Dean Conrad
6.3
1992
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Meas Special Agent Chester Desmond
7.4
1991
The Silence of the Lambsas SWAT Commander
8.3
1988
7.1
1988
Married to the Mobas 'The Clown'
6.0

Production & Directing (2)

6.0
1989
The Preppie MurderOriginal Music Composer
5.6