Chris Isaak

Chris Isaak

Birthday: 1956-06-26

Place of Birth: Stockton, California, USA

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.

Movies

The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs

Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to int...

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Little Buddha
Little Buddha

After the death of Lama Dorje, Tibetan Buddhist monks find three children — one American and two Nep...

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A Dirty Shame
A Dirty Shame

Sylvia Stickles runs a convenience store with her husband and mother-in-law. One day, Sylvia is hit ...

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The Informers
The Informers

A collection of intersecting short stories set in early 1980s Los Angeles, depicts a week in the liv...

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Grace of My Heart
Grace of My Heart

Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes ...

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Let's Get Lost
Let's Get Lost

Documentary about jazz great Chet Baker that intercuts footage from the 1950s, when he was part of W...

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In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story

Roy Orbison - In Dreams is the ultimate exclusive music documentary of the life of Roy Orbison. It p...

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Blue Ridge Fall
Blue Ridge Fall

After a boy kills his father he must turn to his frinds to cover his tracks with tests their loyalit...

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Chris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert
Chris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert

With emotion-filled twang and matinee idol looks, singer, songwriter and actor Chris Isaak croons 15...

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A Tribute to Johnny Cash
A Tribute to Johnny Cash

On Sunday, April 18, 1999, the hottest names in rock and roll united with the biggest stars in count...

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Chris Isaak: Live in Concert and Greatest Hits Live Concert
Chris Isaak: Live in Concert and Greatest Hits Live Concert

The singer-songwriter performs with his band in two concerts broadcast in 2003 and 2005 as part of t...

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Chris Isaak: Beyond The Sun Live
Chris Isaak: Beyond The Sun Live

This special showcases Chris Isaak s most beloved hits and his personal tribute to the glory days of...

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Best of Chris Isaak
Best of Chris Isaak

Chris Isaak begins his third decade as one of the most distinctive recording artists- and the epitom...

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Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

Ninety minutes of deleted and alternate takes from Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, assembled by David...

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Married to the Mob
Married to the Mob

Angela de Marco is fed up with her gangster husband's line of work and wants no part of the crime wo...

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Chris Isaak: MTV Unplugged 1995
Chris Isaak: MTV Unplugged 1995

Chris Isaak‘s acoustic concert recorded for MTV Unplugged, November 23, 1995....

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Chris Isaak - San Javier 2010
Chris Isaak - San Javier 2010

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RockNRollers
RockNRollers

The annual Azkena Rock Festival in Vitoria-Gasteiz serves as a backdrop for a meditation on the pass...

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That Thing You Do!
That Thing You Do!

A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with...

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Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

In the questionable town of Deer Meadow, Washington, FBI Agent Desmond inexplicably disappears while...

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Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live
Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live

1. Great Balls of Fire 2. Chantilly Lace 3. Green Grass of Home (Tom Jones) 4. End of the Road (Tom ...

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Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas

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Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas
Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas

Taped at the Soundstage studio this September, in Chicago, Chris and his long-time band perform some...

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MTV Unplugged: Classic Moments
MTV Unplugged: Classic Moments

A compilation of the very best of the groundbreaking MTV Unplugged performances that changed the way...

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SoundStage - Chris Isaak & Raul Malo
SoundStage - Chris Isaak & Raul Malo

Chris Isaak performs a variety of hits and is joined by fellow crooner Raul Malo. Singer, songwriter...

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O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar

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The Best Of Sound Stage
The Best Of Sound Stage

A compilation of outstanding live performances by today's premier artists presented in pristine High...

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Blue Spanish Sky
Blue Spanish Sky

Music Video for Chris Isaak's Blue Spanish Sky, directed by Bruce Weber...

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Target Video: Underground Forces Vol. 3
Target Video: Underground Forces Vol. 3

In 1977, artist Joe Rees founded Target Video, a guerrilla documentation project capturing undergrou...

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