Chris Isaak
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
RockNRollers
2016
as Self
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
as Special Agent Chester Desmond
Chris Isaak: Beyond The Sun Live
2012
as Self - Vocalist, rhythm guitar
Chris Isaak: Live in Concert and Greatest Hits Live Concert
2012
as Self – Vocals
Chris Isaak - San Javier 2010
2010
as Self
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009
as Self (archive footage)
The Best Of Sound Stage
2008
The Informers
2008
as Les Price
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
2008
as Self
Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live
2007
as Self
Best of Chris Isaak
2006
as Self (archive footage)
Chris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert
2005
as Self
Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas
2004
as Self
A Dirty Shame
2004
as Vaughn Stickles
SoundStage - Chris Isaak & Raul Malo
2003
as Self
MTV Unplugged: Classic Moments
2000
as Self
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
1999
as Self
Blue Ridge Fall
1999
as Emerson Cotswold
A Tribute to Johnny Cash
1999
as Self - Performer
That Thing You Do!
1996
as Uncle Bob
Grace of My Heart
1996
as Matthew Lewis
Chris Isaak: MTV Unplugged 1995
1995
as Self
Little Buddha
1993
as Dean Conrad
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
as Special Agent Chester Desmond