About
Chris Isaak
Overview
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
Acting |
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| 2016 | RockNRollers | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2014 | Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces | Actor | Special Agent Chester Desmond | 63 Fair |
| 2012 | Chris Isaak: Beyond The Sun Live | Actor | Self - Vocalist, rhythm guitar | 59 Average |
| 2012 | Chris Isaak: Live in Concert and Greatest Hits Live Concert | Actor | Self – Vocals | 58 Average |
| 2010 | Chris Isaak - San Javier 2010 | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2009 | The Chris Isaak Hour | Actor | Self - Host | N/A N/A |
| 2008 | The Informers | Actor | Les Price | 55 Average |
| 2008 | Elvis | Viva Las Vegas | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2006 | Best of Chris Isaak | Actor | Self (archive footage) | 58 Average |
| 2005 | Chris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2004 | Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2004 | Christmas in Rockefeller Center | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2004 | A Dirty Shame | Actor | Vaughn Stickles | 56 Average |
| 2003 | SoundStage - Chris Isaak & Raul Malo | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2001 | The Chris Isaak Show | Actor | Chris Isaak | 68 Fair |
| 2000 | MTV Unplugged: Classic Moments | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 1999 | Blue Ridge Fall | Actor | Emerson Cotswold | 58 Average |
| 1999 | In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 1999 | A Tribute To Johnny Cash | Actor | Self - Performer | 59 Average |
| 1996 | That Thing You Do! | Actor | Uncle Bob | 65 Fair |
| 1996 | Grace of My Heart | Actor | Matthew Lewis | 59 Average |
| 1995 | Chris Isaak - MTV Unplugged 1995 | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 1993 | Little Buddha | Actor | Dean Conrad | 60 Fair |
| 1992 | Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me | Actor | Special Agent Chester Desmond | 70 Good |
| 1991 | The Silence of the Lambs | Actor | SWAT Commander | 82 Very good |
| 1988 | Let's Get Lost | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 1988 | Married to the Mob | Actor | 'The Clown' | 59 Average |
Directing |
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| 2006 | Best of Chris Isaak | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
Production |
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| 2001 | The Chris Isaak Show | Production | Producer | 68 Fair |
Sound |
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| 1989 | The Preppie Murder | Sound | Music | 58 Average |