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Chris Isaak

Actor / Musician / Singer-songwriter / Guitarist | * 06/26/1956 (67) | Stockton, California (United States of America (USA))
Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. Noted for his reverb-laden rockabilly revivalist style and wide vocal range, he is popularly known for his breakthrough hit and signature song "Wicked Game"; as well as international hits such as "Blue Hotel", "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing", and "Somebody's Crying". With a career spanning four decades, Isaak has released a total of 13 studio albums, toured extensively with his band Silvertone, and received numerous award nominations. His sound and image are often compared to those of 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 played supporting roles and bit parts in films such as Married to the Mob, The Silence of the Lambs, Little Buddha, That Thing Y..."> ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Music

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After serving prison time for a self-defense killing, Sailor Ripley reunites with girlfriend Lula Fortune. Lula's mother, Marietta, desperate to keep them apart, hires a hitman to kill Sailor. But he ...

Wild at Heart

R

1990 | 3.5/5 | 2h 4min
Crime, Thriller, Romance / Love
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After the death of Lama Dorje, Tibetan Buddhist monks find three children — one American and two Nepalese — who may be the rebirth of their great teacher. ...

Little Buddha

PG

1993 | 3.2/5 | 2h 20min
Drama, History
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In the questionable town of Deer Meadow, Washington, FBI Agent Desmond inexplicably disappears while hunting for the man who murdered a teen girl. The killer is never apprehended, and, after experienc ...

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

R

1992 | 3.7/5 | 2h 15min
Drama, Mystery, Horror
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After Dr. Bill Harford's wife, Alice, admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an underground sexual group and attends ...

Eyes Wide Shut

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1999 | 3.7/5 | 2h 39min
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
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Movies with Chris Isaak as Actor(17)

as Special Agent Chester Desmond2014 Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as himself2008 Elvis: Viva Las Vegas
as Les Price2008 The Informers
as Lui même2007 Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live
as himself2006 Best of Chris Isaak
2004 Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas
as Vaughn Stickles2004 A Dirty Shame
as Performer1999 A Tribute To Johnny Cash
as himself1999 In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story
as Emerson Cotswold1999 Blue Ridge Fall
as Uncle Bob1996 That Thing You Do!
as Matthew Lewis1996 Grace of My Heart
as Dean Conrad1993 Little Buddha
as Chester Desmond1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
as SWAT Commander1991 The Silence of the Lambs
as himself1988 Let's Get Lost
as 'The Clown'1988 Married to the Mob

TV Shows/Series with Chris Isaak as Actor(21)

as Chase Jackson2010 Hot in Cleveland
2005 The X Factor
as (voice)2005 American Dad!
as himself2003 The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as himself2001 Star Academy
as himself2001 The Chris Isaak Show
as Jamie Decker2000 Ed
as himself1999 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
as Ed White1998 From the Earth to the Moon
as himself1997 Leute heute
as himself1996 The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as himself1995 MADtv
as Rob Donnen1994 Friends
as Self - Musical Guest1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1992 Melrose Place
1992 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as Chester Desmond1990 Twin Peaks
as himself1989 MTV Unplugged
as himself1988 This Morning
as Self - Musical Guest1975 Saturday Night Live
as himself1964 Top of the Pops

Movies with Chris Isaak as Crew(1)

Sound/Music1989 The Preppie Murder

TV Shows/Series with Chris Isaak as Crew(1)

Production/Producer2001 The Chris Isaak Show

Additional Information

Official websites:
www.chrisisaak.com
Born: Tuesday, 06/26 1956 (June) in Stockton, California (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 67 years + 304 days)
Zodiac sign: Cancer (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: University of the Pacific, Stagg High School, San Joaquin Delta College
Record Label: Warner Bros. Records
Other names for Chris Isaak (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Christopher Joseph Isaak"
Chris Isaak frequently works together with these people:
Mike Barker (34x, Actor)
Andy Samberg (33x, Actor)
Kevin Michael Richardson (29x, Actor)
Paget Brewster (24x, Actress)
Chris Diamantopoulos (23x, Actor)
Bill Hader (22x, Actor)
Will Forte (22x, Actor)
Fred Armisen (20x, Actor)
Chris Parnell (19x, Actor)
Kristen Wiig (18x, Actress)
Tom Hanks (18x, Actor)
David Lynch (13x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:114697, Added: 06/27/2018, Last updated: 04/10/2024