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.
Born: June 26, 1956
Place of Birth: Stockton, California, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Self
as Enoch / Additional Voices (voice)
as Special Agent Chester Desmond
as Self - Vocalist, rhythm guitar
as Self – Vocals
as Chase Jackson
as Self - Host
as Self (archive footage)
as Les Price
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Self - Judge
as (voice)
as Vaughn Stickles
as Self
as Roy Orbison
as Self
as Chris Isaak
as Jamie Decker
as Emerson Cotswold
as Self - Performer
as Ed White
as Uncle Bob
as Matthew Lewis
as Self
as Self
as Rob Donnen
as Dean Conrad
as Self - Musical Guest
as Chris Isaak
as Special Agent Chester Desmond
as Self - Musical Guest
as SWAT Commander
as Self
as Self
as Self
as 'The Clown'
as Self
as Self - Musical Guest
as Self