Scott Bakula

Scott Bakula

1954-10-09 St. Louis, Missouri, USA 51 Credits

Biography

Scott Stewart Bakula (born October 9, 1954) is an American actor, known for his role as Sam Beckett in the television series Quantum Leap, for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 1991 and was nominated for four Emmy Awards. He also had a prominent role as Captain Jonathan Archer in Star Trek: Enterprise. Bakula also guest starred in seasons two and three of NBC's Chuck as the title character's father Stephen Bartowski.

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NCISverse: The First 1,000

NCISverse: The First 1,000

2024

as Self

9.0
Acting

Kevin Frazier hosts a celebration of the "NCIS" franchise, including exclusive interviews with cast members and guest stars; new details about the ori...

Divinity

Divinity

2023

as Sterling

5.3
Acting

Two brothers crash into the decaying Earth to stop a capitalist from manufacturing an immortality serum, which is synthesized utilizing heinous method...

United We Fan

United We Fan

2018

as Self

6.0
Acting

Fans, stars, creators, and more come together to explore the dynamic history and evolution of save-our-show television fan campaigns from the letter-w...

Basmati Blues

Basmati Blues

2017

as Eric

4.2
Acting

Linda Watt is a sheltered but brilliant young scientist who is plucked out of her company's lab and sent to India by her CEO to sell "Rice 9," a genet...

Summertime

Summertime

2016

as padre di Paul

6.3
Acting

A gay couple living in San Francisco takes in two strangers traveling from Italy to start a new life in America, discovering each other and forming th...

Me Him Her

Me Him Her

2016

as Mr. Ehrlick

4.9
Acting

Three very different people in their twenties try to figure out love, sex, identity and friendship in Los Angeles.

Before Her Time: Decommissioning Enterprise

2014

as Self

Acting

Newly produced documentary featuring all-new interviews with the show's cast and crew as well as behind the scenes archival content. This retrospectiv...

Elsa & Fred

Elsa & Fred

2014

as Raymond

6.0
Acting

After his daughter persuades him to move into a new apartment, aged widower Fred strikes up a friendship with his eccentric 74-year-old neighbour Elsa...

Sleep Cycle

Sleep Cycle

2014

as Insomniac #2

Acting

Families form patterns. Genes, habits, stories get passed down through the generations, seemingly on repeat.

Star Trek: Enterprise - In Conversation: The First Crew

2013

4.3
Acting

"In Conversation: The First Crew runs about 93 minutes and features all seven of the series' principle cast members (including Jolene Blalock, who’s b...

Star Trek: Enterprise - Uncharted Territory

2013

as Self

4.5
Acting

This 90 minute documentary features all-new interviews with the show's cast and crew as well as behind the scenes archival content providing fans an i...

Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra

2013

as Bob Black

6.6
Acting

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

Geography Club

Geography Club

2013

as Carl Land

6.2
Acting

A coming-of-age movie that tells a story unfolding in every high school around the country -- a story of kids hiding their true identities in plain si...

Enter the Dangerous Mind

Enter the Dangerous Mind

2013

as Kevin

4.6
Acting

A psychological thriller set in the world of underground dubstep, Snap is the story of Jim Whitman, a brilliant but painfully introverted musician who...

NFL Training Video: How Not to Murder People

NFL Training Video: How Not to Murder People

2013

as Referee

Acting

Watch this NFL Training video and you too can finally learn how not to murder people.

The Captains

The Captains

2011

as Himself

6.3
Acting

The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors ...

Source Code

Source Code

2011

as Colter's Father (voice)

7.3
Acting

When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chic...

The Informant!

The Informant!

2009

as Brian Shepard

6.1
Acting

A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Mark Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company’s multi-...

Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke

Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke

2007

as John Minger

5.1
Acting

After witnessing an uncontrollable blaze burn her family's pizzeria to the ground when she was just 11 old, it's no wonder that Reena decides to becom...

40 Years of Star Trek

40 Years of Star Trek

2006

as Self

4.3
Acting

The Space Channel celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original STAR TREK. Produced by Mark Askwith, hosted by Jonathan Llyr and featuring interview...

Role of a Lifetime

Role of a Lifetime

2002

as Bobby Cellini / Buck Steele

4.0
Acting

A has-been actor drops from public view and is presumed dead and when Hollywood decides to make a movie about his life, he decides to make a comeback ...

Life as a House

Life as a House

2001

as Officer Kurt Walker

7.1
Acting

When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in ...

What Girls Learn

What Girls Learn

2001

as Nick

7.0
Acting

Two teenage girls must come to terms with their stepfather when their mother is struck by illness.

What Girls Learn

What Girls Learn

2001

Executive Producer

7.0
Producing

Two teenage girls must come to terms with their stepfather when their mother is struck by illness.

A Girl Thing

A Girl Thing

2001

as Paul Morgan

3.8
Acting

A Girl Thing is a mini-series that revolves around a New York city street, a coffee house and a shrinks office. Dr. Beth Noonan is the therapist to on...

Papa's Angels

Papa's Angels

2000

as Grins Jenkins

Acting

Arkansas furniture maker Grins Jenkins is a cheerful man and loving father to his five kids, as well as the life of every party in their small town. W...

American Beauty: Look Closer...

American Beauty: Look Closer...

2000

as Self

7.5
Acting

A promotional short documentary on the making of the film American Beauty, directed by Sam Mendes and written by Alan Ball.

The Trial of Old Drum

The Trial of Old Drum

2000

as George Graham Vest

6.9
Acting

Inspired by a true story set in Missouri, "The Trial of Old Drum" tells the story of a valiant golden retriever, Old Drum, an orphan dog that becomes ...

Above Suspicion

Above Suspicion

2000

as James Stockton

5.7
Acting

A fugitive from justice may also be a killer.

Luminarias

Luminarias

2000

3.0
Acting

Welcome to Luminarias-where hot spicy dish gets served up with a Latin twist by four successful friends from East LA...with very discriminating taste ...

In the Name of the People

In the Name of the People

2000

1.0
Acting

John Burke is on death row for the murder of a young girl. He is worried about what will happen to his own young daughter after his execution. He asks...

American Beauty

American Beauty

1999

as Jim Olmeyer

8.0
Acting

Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daug...

Mean Streak

1999

as Lou Mattoni

1.0
Acting

The hitting record of Joe Di Maggio is about to broken by a black player. However a person who feels that it is sacred threatens the player if he brea...

NetForce

NetForce

1999

as Alex Michaels

4.7
Acting

Set in the year 2005, a division of the FBI, called "NetForce" has been initiated to investigate Internet crime. A Bill Gates-type character finds a l...

Major League: Back to the Minors

Major League: Back to the Minors

1998

as Gus Cantrell

5.0
Acting

At the behest of Roger Dorn -- the Minnesota Twins' silver-tongued new owner -- washed-up minor league hurler Gus Cantrell steps up to the plate to ta...

Cats Don't Dance

Cats Don't Dance

1997

as Danny (voice)

7.2
Acting

An ambitious singing and dancing cat in 1939 Hollywood overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.

The Bachelor's Baby

The Bachelor's Baby

1996

as Jake Henry

5.0
Acting

Jake Henry, freewheeling product reviewer, is surprised one night when Jamie appears on his doorstep with a baby she claims is Jake's. When Jamie can'...

The Invaders

The Invaders

1995

as Nolan Wood

4.5
Acting

Nolan Wood is a pilot who uncovers a plot to promote the ecological destruction of Earth in order to pave the way for alien colonization. Now, with th...

Lord of Illusions

Lord of Illusions

1995

as Harry D'Amour

6.0
Acting

During a routine case in L.A., NY private investigator Harry D'Amour stumbles over members of a fanatic cult who are preparing for the resurrection of...

My Family

My Family

1995

as David Ronconi

7.5
Acting

Traces over three generations an immigrant family's trials, tribulations, tragedies, and triumphs. Maria and Jose, the first generation, come to Los A...

A Passion to Kill

A Passion to Kill

1994

as David

4.1
Acting

A psychiatrist gets involved with his best friend's wife who may be a murderer.

Men, Movies & Carol

Men, Movies & Carol

1994

as Self

Acting

A special with Carol Burnett satirizing movies: Double Indemnity with Scott Bakula and Remains of the Day with Barry Bostwick. Plus a melodious tribut...

Nowhere to Hide

Nowhere to Hide

1994

as Kevin Nicholas

5.0
Acting

Divorcee learns from the FBI that her husband has mafia connections and put a contract on her life. She gets into the witness protection program and f...

Color of Night

Color of Night

1994

as Dr. Bob

5.8
Acting

A color-blind psychiatrist is stalked by an unknown killer after taking over his murdered friend's therapy group and becomes embroiled in an intense a...

Mercy Mission: The Rescue of Flight 771

Mercy Mission: The Rescue of Flight 771

1993

as Jay Parkins

3.6
Acting

Lost somewhere over the Pacific in a single-engine Cessna with low fuel, a pilot (Scott Bakula) awaits rescue.

In the Shadow of a Killer

In the Shadow of a Killer

1992

as Det. David Mitchell

1.0
Acting

Courtroom drama involving the mafia inspired by true events.

Necessary Roughness

Necessary Roughness

1991

as Paul Blake

5.5
Acting

When the Texas State University Fightin' Armadillos football team is disqualified for cheating and poor grades, the University is forced to pick from ...

Sibling Rivalry

Sibling Rivalry

1990

as Harry Turner

5.1
Acting

Marjorie Turner is suffocating in her marriage and day to day life. An extramarital affair with a stranger seems to be the answer until her paramour h...

Infiltrator

1987

as Dr. Sanderson

Acting

A scientist's experiment conveys him to another lab where his body is fused with a mechanism that can't be easily extracted---its co-creator is holdin...

The Last Fling

The Last Fling

1987

as Drew

4.2
Acting

A young woman decides to have one more romantic escapade before marrying her dull fiancé.

I-Man

I-Man

1986

as Jeffrey Wilder

5.0
Acting

When a man is exposed to an alien gas, he acquires the ability to heal instantly and survive any injury or toxin.