- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 26, 1956
- Place of Birth
- Stockton, California, USA
Chris Isaak
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 …
Filmography
movieRockNRollers
2016 · Self
tvOver the Garden Wall
2014 · Enoch / Additional Voices (voice)
movieTwin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014 · Special Agent Chester Desmond
movieChris Isaak: Beyond The Sun Live
2012 · Self - Vocalist, rhythm guitar
movieChris Isaak: Live in Concert and Greatest Hits Live Concert
2012 · Self – Vocals
movieChris Isaak - San Javier 2010
2010 · Self
tvHot in Cleveland
2010 · Chase Jackson
tvThe Chris Isaak Hour
2009 · Self - Host
movieO Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best Of Sound Stage
2008
movieThe Informers
2008 · Les Price
movieElvis | Viva Las Vegas
2008 · Self
movieJerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live
2007 · Self
movieBest of Chris Isaak
2006 · Self (archive footage), Director
tvAmerican Dad!
2005 · (voice)
tvThe X Factor
2005 · Self - Judge
movieChris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert
2005 · Self
movieSoundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas
2004 · Self
movieA Dirty Shame
2004 · Vaughn Stickles
tvThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self
movieSoundStage - Chris Isaak & Raul Malo
2003 · Self
tvAmerican Dreams
2002 · Roy Orbison
tvStar Academy
2001 · Self
tvThe Chris Isaak Show
2001 · Chris Isaak, Producer
movieMTV Unplugged: Classic Moments
2000 · Self
tvEd
2000 · Jamie Decker
movieIn Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
1999 · Self
movieBlue Ridge Fall
1999 · Emerson Cotswold
movieA Tribute to Johnny Cash
1999 · Self - Performer
tvThe Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
1999 · Self
tvFrom the Earth to the Moon
1998 · Ed White
movieThat Thing You Do!
1996 · Uncle Bob
movieGrace of My Heart
1996 · Matthew Lewis
tvThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996 · Self
movieChris Isaak: MTV Unplugged 1995
1995 · Self
tvMADtv
1995 · Self
tvFriends
1994 · Rob Donnen
movieLittle Buddha
1993 · Dean Conrad
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Larry Sanders Show
1992 · Chris Isaak
tvMelrose Place
1992 · Chris Isaak
movieTwin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992 · Special Agent Chester Desmond
tvThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992 · Self, Self - Musical Guest
movieBlue Spanish Sky
1991
movieThe Silence of the Lambs
1991 · SWAT Commander
tvMTV Unplugged
1989 · Self
movieThe Preppie Murder
1989 · Original Music Composer
tvThis Morning
1988 · Self
movieLet's Get Lost
1988 · Self
movieMarried to the Mob
1988 · 'The Clown'
tvLe monde est à vous
1987 · Self
tvMiami Vice
1984 · Songs
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Musical Guest
tvTop of the Pops
1964 · Self
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
Target Video: Underground Forces Vol. 3
movieTarget Video: Underground Forces Vol. 3
— · Self