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Chris Isaak

Born Jun 26, 1956 in Stockton, California, USA

Christopher Joseph Isaak is an American musician and occasional actor. He is widely known for his hit "Wicked Game", as well as the songs "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing" and "Somebody's Crying". He is known for his signature 1950s rock & roll style and crooner sound, as well as his falsetto and reverb-laden music. He is closely associated with film director David Lynch, who has used his music in numerous films and gave him a role in the film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. His songs generally focus on the themes of love, loss, and heartbreak. With a career spanning four decades, he has released a total of 12 studio albums, toured, and received numerous award nominations. He has been called the Roy Orbison of the 1990s and is also often compared to Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and Duane Eddy.

Filmography

Shows & movies
Over the Garden Wall
The Chris Isaak Hour
The Informers
The Chris Isaak Show
Blue Ridge Fall
From the Earth to the Moon
Grace of My Heart
That Thing You Do!
Little Buddha
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Married to the Mob