Chris Isaak
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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.
Known for
Credits
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
as SWAT Commander
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Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)
as Special Agent Chester Desmond
That Thing You Do! (1996)
as Uncle Bob
The Informers (2008)
as Les Price
Married to the Mob (1988)
as 'The Clown'
A Dirty Shame (2004)
as Vaughn Stickles
Little Buddha (1993)
as Dean Conrad
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014)
as Special Agent Chester Desmond
Grace of My Heart (1996)
as Matthew Lewis
Blue Ridge Fall (1999)
as Emerson Cotswold
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas (2008)
as Self
A Tribute to Johnny Cash (1999)
as Self - Performer
Let's Get Lost (1988)
as Self
Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas (2004)
as Self
RockNRollers (2016)
as Self
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story (1999)
as Self
Best of Chris Isaak (2006)
as Self (archive footage)
The Best Of Sound Stage (2008)
Actor
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
Target Video: Underground Forces Vol. 3 (—)
as Self
Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live (2007)
as Self
SoundStage - Chris Isaak & Raul Malo (2003)
as Self
Chris Isaak - San Javier 2010 (2010)
as Self
Chris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert (2005)
as Self
Chris Isaak: Beyond The Sun Live (2012)
as Self - Vocalist, rhythm guitar
Chris Isaak: MTV Unplugged 1995 (1995)
as Self
Chris Isaak: Live in Concert and Greatest Hits Live Concert (2012)
as Self – Vocals
MTV Unplugged: Classic Moments (2000)
as Self