Chris Isaak

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 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.

Acting

2014

Over the Garden Wall

Enoch / Additional Voices (voice)

2014

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

Special Agent Chester Desmond

2012

Chris Isaak: Beyond The Sun Live

Self - Vocalist, rhythm guitar

2010

Hot in Cleveland

Chase Jackson

2008

2008

The Informers

Les Price

2006

Best of Chris Isaak

Self (archive footage)

2005

The X Factor

Self - Judge

2005

2004

A Dirty Shame

Vaughn Stickles

2003

2002

American Dreams

Roy Orbison

2001

2001

2000

Ed

Jamie Decker

1998

1996

1996

Grace of My Heart

Matthew Lewis

1996

1995

MADtv

Self

1994

Friends

Rob Donnen

1993

Little Buddha

Dean Conrad

1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Self - Musical Guest

1992

Melrose Place

Chris Isaak

1992

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

Special Agent Chester Desmond

1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Self - Musical Guest

1992

1991

1991

1989

1988

1988

1988

1975

Saturday Night Live

Self - Musical Guest

1964

1962

Directing

Production

Sound

1984

Infos

Full Name
Chris Isaak
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
6/26/1956
Website
http://www.chrisisaak.com
Also Known As

Christopher Joseph Isaak