Chris Isaak
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 26, 1956
- Birthplace
- Stockton, California, USA
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
- Target Video: Underground Forces Vol. 3
Target Video: Underground Forces Vol. 3 TBA
as Self
No Friends 2025
as Rob Donnen
RockNRollers 2016
as Self
The Fight 2014
as Agent Desmond
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
Actor
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), Director
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
Blue Ridge Fall 1999
as Emerson Cotswold
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story 1999
as Self
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
The Silence of the Lambs 1991
as SWAT Commander
Tant pis pour l’Idaho ! 1989
Actor
The Preppie Murder 1989
Original Music Composer
Let's Get Lost 1988
as Self
Married to the Mob 1988
as 'The Clown'
Credits from TMDB.