Chris Isaak

Chris Isaak

Personal information

Known for
Acting
Known credits
58
Gender
Male
Born
June 26, 1956
Place of birth
Stockton, California, USA
Also known as
Christopher Joseph 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.

Popular

The Silence of the Lambs
Movie
1991

The Silence of the Lambs

Movie · 1991

Friends
Show
1994

Friends

Show · 1994

American Dad!
Show
2005

American Dad!

Show · 2005

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Movie
1992

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

Movie · 1992

Over the Garden Wall
Show
2014

Over the Garden Wall

Show · 2014

That Thing You Do!
Movie
1996

That Thing You Do!

Movie · 1996