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Scott Bakula

Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA

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BIO

Scott Stewart Bakula (/ˈbækjʊlə/; born October 9, 1954) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in two science-fiction television series: as Sam Beckett on Quantum Leap – for which he was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards (winning one) – and as Captain Jonathan Archer on Star Trek: Enterprise. From 2014 to 2021, he portrayed Special Agent Dwayne Cassius "King" Pride on NCIS: New Orleans.



A Tony Award-nominee for his work on Broadway, Bakula starred in the comedy-drama series Men of a Certain Age and guest-starred in the second and third seasons of NBC's Chuck as the title character's father, Stephen J. Bartowski. From 2014 to 2015, he played entrepreneur Lynn on the HBO show Looking.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2025
Aimable


[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Conrad O'Brien


[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Concert, 2007
David Jordan


[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1988
Sam

Performer

Alfred Von Wilmers


Sam

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Joe DiMaggio


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Performer (Understudy)

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[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1981


[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1981


[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1980
Dominique


[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1979
Performer


Movies

Sibling Rivalry
[ 1990 ] Harry Turner
Necessary Roughness
[ 1991 ] Paul Blake
Color of Night
[ 1994 ] Bob Moore
A Passion to Kill
[ 1994 ] David
My Family
[ 1995 ] David Ronconi
Lord of Illusions
[ 1995 ] Harry D Amour
Cats Don't Dance
[ 1997 ] Danny
Major League: Back to the Minors
[ 1998 ] Gus Cantrell
American Beauty
[ 1999 ] Jim Olmeyer
Luminarias
[ 1999 ] Joseph
Above Suspicion
[ 2000 ] James Stockton
Life as a House
[ 2001 ] Officer Kurt Walker
Role of a Lifetime
[ 2002 ] Bobby Cellini, Buck Steele
The Informant!
[ 2009 ] FBI Special Agent Brian Shepard
Source Code
[ 2011 ] Colter's Father
Behind the Candelabra
[ 2013 ] Bob Black
Geography Club
[ 2013 ] Carl Land
Enter the Dangerous Mind
[ 2013 ] Kevin
Elsa & Fred
[ 2014 ] Raymond
Me Him Her
[ 2015 ] Mr. Ehrlick
Summertime
[ 2016 ] Paul's Father
Basmati Blues
[ 2017 ] Eric

TV Shows

Chuck
Steve Bartowski
Designing Women
Dr. Ted Shively
Gung Ho
Hunt Stevenson
Looking
Lynn
Men of a Certain Age
Terry Elliott
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. Smith
Murphy Brown
Peter Hunt
NCIS
Dwayne Pride
NCIS: New Orleans
Dwayne Pride, Dwayne Cassius Pride
Quantum Leap
Dr. Samuel 'Sam' Beckett
Star Trek: Enterprise
Jonathan Archer
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Jeff Hunter
Only Murders in the Building
Scott Bakula

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Scott Bakula, Romance/Romance

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News


THE BAKER'S WIFE Will Be Recorded By The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025

A performance of Classic Stage Company's The Baker’s Wife will be recorded by the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts for the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.
Exclusive: Highlights from THE BAKER'S WIFE, Starring Ariana DeBose & Scott Bakula
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 3, 2025

The Baker’s Wife, starring Scott Bakula and Ariana DeBose, is now playing at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater for an extended engagement through December 21. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video.
Steve Rosen To Take Over For Kevin Del Aguila in THE BAKER'S WIFE at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025

Steve Rosen will join the cast of Classic Stage Company's The Baker’s Wife as Antoine. Kevin Del Aguila will play his final performance. The Baker’s Wife features a book by Joseph Stein, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Photos: Ariana DeBose and More in THE BAKER'S WIFE at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Classic Stage Company’s production of The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein, music and lyrics by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz.
THE BAKER'S WIFE to Begin Previews Tomorrow at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Classic Stage Company will present the legendary musical, The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set For Noël Coward's FALLEN ANGELS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels which opens its new season at its home base in London Bridge.
2025 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 21, 2025

The big day is almost here! It is one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day!
Judy Kuhn, Kevin Del Aguila, Robert Cuccioli and More Join THE BAKER'S WIFE At Classic Stage Company; Full Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025

Classic Stage Company has announced full casting for Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein’s The Baker’s Wife, starring Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula. Directed by Gordon Greenberg, the musical will open CSC’s 2025–26 season, running October 23–December 14, 2025, at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Scott Bakula been in?

Scott Bakula has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Scott Bakula been in?

Scott Bakula has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Scott Bakula been nominated for?

and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Romance/Romance.

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