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.
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Filmography
all 54
self 28
Movies 28
TV Shows 26
Voice 2
Popular Voices at the BBC (2017)
RockNRollers (2016)
Over the Garden Wall (2014)
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014)
Chris Isaak: Beyond The Sun Live (2012)
Chris Isaak: Live in Concert and Greatest Hits Live Concert (2012)
Chris Isaak - San Javier 2010 (2010)
Hot in Cleveland (2010)
The Chris Isaak Hour (2009)
The Informers (2008)
Elvis: Viva Las Vegas (2008)
Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live (2007)
Best of Chris Isaak (2006)
Steve Winwood Live in Concert Soundstage (2005)
American Dad! (2005)
The X Factor (2005)
Chris Isaak - Greatest Hits Live (2005)
Chris Isaak: Live (2005)
Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas (2004)
A Dirty Shame (2004)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
SoundStage - Chris Isaak & Raul Malo (2003)
Soundstage (2003)
Star Academy (2001)
The Chris Isaak Show (2001)
MTV Unplugged: Classic Moments (2000)
Ed (2000)
Blue Ridge Fall (1999)
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story (1999)
A Tribute To Johnny Cash (1999)
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999)
From the Earth to the Moon (1998)
That Thing You Do! (1996)
Grace of My Heart (1996)
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996)
Chris Isaak - MTV Unplugged 1995 (1995)
MADtv (1995)
Friends (1994)
Little Buddha (1993)
The Jon Stewart Show (1993)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
Melrose Place (1992)
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
MTV Unplugged (1989)
The Preppie Murder (1989)
This Morning (1988)
Let's Get Lost (1988)
Married to the Mob (1988)
Nöjesmassakern (1985)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Top of the Pops (1964)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
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GenderMale
Birthday1956-06-26 (67 years old)
Birth NameChristopher Joseph Isaak
Birth PlaceStockton, California, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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