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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

The Baker's Wife
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Aimable
The Connector The Connector
[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Conrad O'Brien
No Strings
[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Concert, 2007
David Jordan
Romance / Romance
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1988
Sam
Performer
Alfred Von Wilmers
Sam
Performer
Romance / Romance
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987
3 Guys Naked From the Waist Down
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Marilyn
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Joe DiMaggio
Is there life after high school?
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Performer (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Ta-Dah!
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1981
I Love My Wife
[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1981
The Baker's Wife
[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1980
Dominique
Magic to Do
[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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Exclusive: Highlights from THE BAKER'S WIFE, Starring Ariana DeBose & Scott Bakula Photo
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 Photo
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.
Savannah Lee Birdsong, Samantha Gershman, and Hailey Thomas Share Backstage Scoop Fro Photo
Savannah Lee Birdsong, Samantha Gershman, and Hailey Thomas Share Backstage Scoop From THE BAKER'S WIFE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2025

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Savannah Lee Birdsong, Samantha Gershman, and Hailey Thomas who play the nieces in The Baker's Wife off-Broadway, to share some of their favorite pre-show rituals, and more!
Photos: THE BAKER'S WIFE Celebrates Opening Night at Classic Stage Company Photo
Photos: THE BAKER'S WIFE Celebrates Opening Night at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Classic Stage Company celebrated the opening night of The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein, music & lyrics by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz. See photos here!
Review Roundup: Ariana DeBose and More Star in THE BAKER'S WIFE at Classic Stage Comp Photo
Review Roundup: Ariana DeBose and More Star in THE BAKER'S WIFE at Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

See what the critics are saying about 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.
Photos: Ariana DeBose and More in THE BAKER'S WIFE at CSC Photo
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.
Video: Ariana DeBose Discusses Her Return to Live Theater on THE VIEW Photo
Video: Ariana DeBose Discusses Her Return to Live Theater on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2025

Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose is returning to the stage for the first time in eight years with the off-Broadway production of The Baker's Wife, and on Friday, she joined The View to discuss coming back to live theater.
Video: Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula Talk Returning to the Stage in THE BAKER'S WIFE Photo
Video: Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula Talk Returning to the Stage in THE BAKER'S WIFE
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 27, 2025

Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula joined TODAY to discuss returning to the stage in the off-Broadway production of The Baker’s Wife, now in previews at Classic Stage Company. Check out the interview now to hear how they are looking at the production.
THE BAKER'S WIFE to Begin Previews Tomorrow at Classic Stage Company Photo
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.
Photos: Classic Stage Company's THE BAKER'S WIFE Company Meets the Press Photo
Photos: Classic Stage Company's THE BAKER'S WIFE Company Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2025

Rehearsals are underway for The Baker’s Wife at Classic Stage Company. The cast and creative team recently met the press and you can check out photos here!
Photos: Ariana DeBose and More in Rehearsals for THE BAKER'S WIFE Photo
Photos: Ariana DeBose and More in Rehearsals for THE BAKER'S WIFE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

Get a glimpse of Ariana DeBose and the cast in rehearsals for The Baker's Wife at Classic Stage Company. Check out the exclusive photos!
Full Cast Set For Noël Coward's FALLEN ANGELS at Menier Chocolate Factory Photo
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.
Photos: Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises Record $1,633,803 Photo
Photos: Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises Record $1,633,803
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, September 21, 2025. See photos from the event here and learn more about the Broadway Flea Market!
THE BAKER'S WIFE Extends for One Week at Classic Stage Company Photo
THE BAKER'S WIFE Extends for One Week at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025

Classic Stage Company will present a one-week extension for The Baker’s Wife starring Ariana DeBose and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
2025 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide Photo
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!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 15, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 15, 2025
by - Sep 15, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Butler, Iglehart and More to Join Broadway Flea Market Autograph Table & Photo Booth Photo
Butler, Iglehart and More to Join Broadway Flea Market Autograph Table & Photo Booth
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025

The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is set for September, when New York City’s Theater District turns into a fan paradise with exclusive meet-and-greet moments at the Autograph Table and Photo Booth. Learn how to join!
Judy Kuhn, Kevin Del Aguila, Robert Cuccioli and More Join THE BAKER'S WIFE At Classi Photo
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.
Texas State University to Host 23rd Annual New American Play Festival Photo
Texas State University to Host 23rd Annual New American Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025

Texas State University's School of Theatre, Dance and Film will host the 23rd annual New American Play Festival. NAPF is a celebration of new voices in American theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 15, 2025- TWELFTH NIGHT First Look and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 15, 2025- TWELFTH NIGHT First Look and More
by - Aug 15, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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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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