Chris Isaak
Actor
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.
As Director
Filmography
The Silence of the Lambs
as SWAT Commander 1991
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
as Special Agent Chester Desmond 1992
That Thing You Do!
as Uncle Bob 1996
Little Buddha
as Dean Conrad 1993
Married to the Mob
as 'The Clown' 1988
A Dirty Shame
as Vaughn Stickles 2004
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as Special Agent Chester Desmond 2014
The Informers
as Les Price 2008
Grace of My Heart
as Matthew Lewis 1996
Let's Get Lost
as Self 1988
Blue Ridge Fall
as Emerson Cotswold 1999
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
as Self 1999
Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live
as Self 2007
A Tribute to Johnny Cash
as Self - Performer 1999
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
as Self 2008
Chris Isaak: Beyond The Sun Live
as Self - Vocalist, rhythm guitar 2012
Chris Isaak: Live in Concert and Greatest Hits Live Concert
as Self – Vocals 2012