Chris Isaak

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1956-06-26 (69 years old)

Place of Birth

Stockton, California, USA

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....

Acting

1991

The Silence of the Lambs

as SWAT Commander

1993

Little Buddha

as Dean Conrad

2004

A Dirty Shame

as Vaughn Stickles

2008

The Informers

as Les Price

1996

Grace of My Heart

as Matthew Lewis

1988

1999

Blue Ridge Fall

as Emerson Cotswold

1999

A Tribute To Johnny Cash

as Self - Performer

2012

Chris Isaak: Beyond The Sun Live

as Self - Vocalist, rhythm guitar

2006

Best of Chris Isaak

as Self (archive footage)

2014

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

as Special Agent Chester Desmond

1988

Married to the Mob

as 'The Clown'

2016

1996

That Thing You Do!

as Uncle Bob

1992

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

as Special Agent Chester Desmond

Production

2006

1989

The Preppie Murder

as Original Music Composer

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