Chris 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.

Known For

Over the Garden Wall 2014 ★ 8.6
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces 2014 ★ 7.2
Hot in Cleveland 2010 ★ 7.2
The Informers 2008 ★ 4.7
The Best Of Sound Stage 2008
American Dad! 2005 ★ 7.0
A Dirty Shame 2004 ★ 5.4
American Dreams 2002 ★ 5.2
The Chris Isaak Show 2001 ★ 5.0
Ed 2000 ★ 7.7
Blue Ridge Fall 1999 ★ 5.0
From the Earth to the Moon 1998 ★ 8.1
TFI Friday 1996 ★ 7.1
That Thing You Do! 1996 ★ 6.9
Grace of My Heart 1996 ★ 6.0
Friends 1994 ★ 8.4
Little Buddha 1993 ★ 6.3
Melrose Place 1992 ★ 5.8
The Larry Sanders Show 1992 ★ 7.7
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me 1992 ★ 7.4
The Silence of the Lambs 1991 ★ 8.3
Married to the Mob 1988 ★ 6.0