Scott Bakula Biography (1954?-)

Full name, Scott Stewart Bakula; born October 9, 1954 (some sources cite 1955), in St. Louis, MO; son of Stewart (a corporate lawyer) and Sally Bakula; married Krista Neumann, 1981 (divorced, 1995); companion of Chelsea Field (an actress and dancer; original name, Kim Botfield), beginning 1996; children: (with Neumann) Chelsy (some sources cite Chelsea), Cody; (with Field) Wil Botfield, Owen Barrett. Addresses: Office: Bakula Productions, 5555 MelroseAve., Los Angeles, CA 90038.; Agent: International Creative Management, 8942Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211.

Nationality: American
Gender: Male
Occupation: Actor, producer, director
Birth Details: October 9, 1954?; St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Famous Works

CREDITS
Television Appearances
Series
Hunt Stevenson, Gung Ho, ABC, 1986-1987
Barnett M. "Bud" Lutz, Jr., Eisenhower & Lutz, CBS, 1988
Dr. Samuel "Sam" Beckett, Quantum Leap (also known as Genesis), NBC, 1989-1993
Peter Hunt, Murphy Brown, CBS, 1993-1995
Mr. Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, CBS, 1996
Captain Jonathan Archer, Enterprise (also known as Star Trek: Enterprise), UPN, 2001-
Miniseries
(Uncredited) V (also known as Storm Warnings and V: TheOriginal Mini Series), NBC, 1983
Nolan Wood, The Invaders, Fox, 1995
Alex Michaels, NetForce (also known as Tom Clancy's NetForce), ABC, 1998
Paul Morgan, "Unholy Alliances," A Girl Thing, Showtime, 2001
Movies
Drew, The Last Fling, ABC, 1987
Detective David Mitchell, In the Shadow of a Killer (also known asAn Eye for an Eye), NBC, 1992
Jay Parkins, Mercy Mission: The Rescue of Flight 771, NBC, 1993
Kevin Nicholas, Nowhere to Hide (also known as State of Terror), ABC, 1994
Jake Henry, The Bachelor's Baby (also known as Here Comes the Son), CBS, 1996
Detective Lou Mattoni, Mean Streak, Showtime, 1999
George Graham Vest, The Trial of Old Drum, Animal Planet, 2000
Grins Jenkins, Papa's Angels, CBS, 2000
James Stockton, Above Suspicion, USA Network, 2000
John Burke, In the Name of the People, CBS, 2000
Nick, What Girls Learn, Showtime, 2001
Specials
63rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, NBC, 1989
64th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, NBC, 1990
Super Bloopers and New Practical Jokes (multiple episodes), NBC, 1990
Song performer, The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts, CBS, 1993
In a New Light '93, ABC, 1993
The Ultimate Driving Challenge, CBS, 1993
Himself, Men, Movies & Carol, CBS, 1994
Himself, The Making of "Lord of Illusions," 1995
The National Hate Test, USA Network, 1998
The 26th Annual Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the PerformingArts, CBS, 2003
Awards Presentations
Performer, The 42nd Annual Tony Awards, 1988
Presenter, The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Presentation, Fox, 1990
The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards, TBS, 1990
Presenter, The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Fox, 1992
1995 National Council of La Raza Bravo Awards (also known as 1995 NCLR Bravo Awards), Fox, 1995
The 1997 ESPY Awards, ABC, 1997
Presenter, 2001 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, E! Entertainment Television, 2001
Episodic
Peter Strickland, "Teacher's Pet," My Sister Sam, CBS, 1986
Jed Palmer, "The Power Brokers: Parts 1 & 2," Matlock, NBC, 1987
Dr. Theodore "Ted" Shively, "Old Spouses Never Die: Parts 1 & 2," Designing Women, CBS, 1987
Dr. Theodore "Ted" Shively, "Ted Remarries," Designing Women, CBS,1987
Dr. Theodore "Ted" Shively, "Ted-Bare," Designing Women, CBS, 1988
John Beckett, "The Leap Home--November 25, 1969," Quantum Leap (also known as Genesis), NBC, 1990
Himself, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, NBC, 1990, 1991
John Beckett, "Promised Land--December 22, 1971," Quantum Leap (also known as Genesis), NBC, 1992
Himself, Good Morning Britain, [Great Britain], 1992
Aaron Hernick (first kidnapper), "The Taking of Pablum 1-2-3: Parts 1 & 2," Dream On, HBO and Fox, 1994
Himself, The Late Show with David Letterman, CBS, 1995
Peter Hunt, "Old Flames," Murphy Brown, CBS, 1996
Voice, Adventures from the Book of Virtues (animated), PBS, 1996
Himself, Sciography, Sci-Fi Channel, 2000
Himself, The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, CBS, 2001

Himself, The View, ABC, 2001
Himself, The Wayne Brady Show, syndicated, 2004
Appeared in "Scott and SheDaisy," Sidewalks Entertainment (also known as Sidewalks Entertainment Hour), syndicated. Appeared in episodesof other series, including The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder, CBS; One on One with John Tesh, NBC; On Our Own, CBS; and in a talk show with Pat Sajak.
Pilots
Dr. Theodore "Ted" Shively, Designing Women, CBS, 1986
Jeffrey Wilder, I-Man, ABC, 1986
Paul Sanderson, "Infiltrator," CBS Summer Playhouse, CBS, 1987
Dr. Sam Beckett, Quantum Leap: Genesis (also known as Genesis), NBC, 1989
Detective Jack Harcher, Prowler, CBS, 1995
Wes Harrison, Father Can't Cope, Fox, 2000
Captain Jonathan Archer, Enterprise: Broken Bow (also known as Star Trek Enterprise: Broken Bow), UPN, 2001
Teddy Barnett, Late Bloomers, CBS, 2001
Television Executive Producer
Movies
The Bachelor's Baby (also known as Here Comes the Son), CBS, 1996
Papa's Angels, CBS, 2000
What Girls Learn, Showtime, 2001
Other
Prowler (pilot), CBS, 1995
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (series), CBS, 1996
Television Director
Episodic
"Permanent Wave--June 2, 1983," Quantum Leap (also known as Genesis), NBC, 1991
"Promised Land--December 22, 1971," Quantum Leap (also known as Genesis), NBC, 1992
"Roberto!--January 27, 1982," Quantum Leap (also known as Genesis), NBC, 1992
Film Appearances
Harry Turner, Sibling Rivalry, Columbia, 1990
Paul Blake, Necessary Roughness, Paramount, 1991
L.A. Story, TriStar, 1991
For Goodness Sake, 1993
David Ronconi, My Family (also known as East L.A., My Family, Mi familia, and Cafe con leche), New Line Cinema, 1994
Dr. Bob Moore, Color of Night, Buena Vista, 1994
Dr. David Lawson, A Passion to Kill (also known as Rules of Obsession), A-Pix Entertainment, 1994
Harry D'Amour, Lord of Illusions (also known as Clive Barker'sLord of Illusions), United Artists, 1995
Voice of Danny the Cat, Cats Don't Dance (animated), Warner Bros.,1997
Gus Cantrell, Major League: Back to the Minors (also known as Major League: The Minors, Major League III, Major League 3: Backto the Minors, and Major League 3: The Minors), Warner Bros., 1998
Jim Olmeyer, American Beauty, DreamWorks, 1999
Joseph Levinson, Luminarias, New Latin Pictures, 2000
Bobby, Role of a Lifetime, PorchLight Entertainment, 2001
Officer Kurt Walker, Life as a House, New Line Cinema, 2001
Stage Appearances
Amahl, Amahl and the Night Visitors (opera), Kirkwood PresbyterianChurch, Kirkwood, MO, 1967
Jesus, Godspell (musical), Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 1973
Peter, Company (musical), Temple Israel Theatre Arts Group, New York City, 1977
Jesus, Godspell (musical), Carousel Dinner Theatre, Ravenna, OH, 1978
John, Reunion, Broadway Drama Guild, Cubiculo Theatre, New York City, 1978
Oh! What a Lovely War!, Queen Festival Theatre, Flushing Meadow Park, Queens, New York City, 1978
Leonard, East of Kansas, New York City, c. 1979
Lineworker, Magic to Do, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati, OH, 1979, later known as Day by Day, Charles Theatre, Boston, MA,1980, then Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC, 1980
Teen Angel, Grease (musical), An Evening Dinner Theatre, Elmsford,NY, c. 1979-1980
Benedick, Ta Dah!, American Theatre of Actors, Chernunchin Theatre, New York City, 1980
Dominique (a chauffeur), The Baker's Wife, Cincinnati Playhouse inthe Park, 1980
Jesus, Godspell (musical), Equity Library Theatre, New York City,1981
Mack Sennett, Keystone (musical), GeVa Theatre, Rochester, NY, 1981
Wally, I Love My Wife (musical), Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park,later An Evening Dinner Theatre, both 1981
Pirate king, The Pirates of Penzance (operetta), Darien Dinner Theatre, Darien, CT, 1982
Understudy, Is There Life after High School? (musical), Ethel Barrymore Theatre, New York City, 1982
Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn: An American Fable (musical; also known as Marilyn), Minskoff Theatre, New York City, 1983
Josh, Hello, I'm Not in Right Now, White Barn Theatre, Westport, CT, 1983
Member of the ensemble cast, It's Better with a Band (musical revue), Don't Tell Mama, then Sardi's Club Room, both New York City, 1983
Member of the ensemble cast, Accentuate the Positive (musical revue), Bottom Line, New York City, 1984
Member of the ensemble cast, Broadway Babylon--The Musical That NeverWas! (musical revue), Paper Moon Cabaret, New York City, 1984
Ted Klausterman, Three Guys Naked from the Waist Down (musical), Minetta Lane Theatre, New York City, 1985, and Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, CA, 1987
Buck Holden, Nite Club Confidential (musical), Tiffany Theatre, Los Angeles, 1986, then Next Move Theatre, Boston, MA, 1987
Alfred Von Wilmers, "The Little Comedy," and Sam, "Summer Share," Romance/Romance (musical), Helen Hayes Theatre, New York City, 1988-1989
Anyone Can Whistle (benefit concert), Carnegie Hall, New York City, 1995
The Importance of Being Wilde (benefit performance), Forum Theatre, Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks, CA, 1995
Guest appearance, Tribute to Lorenz Hart, Center Theatre Group, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, c. 1995
Guest appearance, The Hollywood Bowl of Broadway, Hollywood Bowl,Hollywood, CA, 1996
Love Letters (benefit performance), Alex Theatre, Glendale, CA, 1999
You Gotta Have Friends (benefit performance), Norman J. Pattiz Concert Hall, 2001
I Do, I Do (benefit performance), Terry Fisher Theatre, 2002
You Gotta Have Friends II (benefit performance), Norman J. PattizConcert Hall, 2002
Appeared as Ben, The Hope Chest, New York City; and as Leonard, Yesterday's Flowers, Manhattan Theatre Club, New York City. Appeared asBig Jim Warrington, Little Mary Sunshine; as Cliff Bradshaw, Cabaret (musical); and as James Keller, The Miracle Worker; narrator fora production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (musical), Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, Kirkwood, MO; and performer in Mahler's Resurrection Symphony with the St. Louis Symphony, St. Louis, MO.
Major Tours
Various roles, Shenandoah, U.S. cities, c. 1976-1979
RECORDINGS
Videos
Himself, Ice & Asphalt: The World of Hockey, 1995
Himself, American Beauty: Look Closer, DreamWorks Home Entertainment, 2000
Albums
Contributor, Quantum Leap (television soundtrack recording), Crescendo Records, 1994
Contributor, Stars of the Musical Stage, Madacy Records, 1996
Contributor, Cats Don't Dance (soundtrack recording), PolyGram, 1997
Singles
"Somewhere in the Night," Crescendo Records, 1994
WRITINGS
Television Music
Song, "Somewhere in the Night," Quantum Leap (series), NBC, c. 1989
Composer and lyricist of theme song, Papa's Angels (movie), CBS, 2000

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

Books

Newsmakers, Issue 1, Gale, 2003

Periodicals

Entertainment Weekly, September 27, 1996, p. 61
Parade, February 5, 1995, p. 23; November 25, 2001, p. 18
People Weekly, April 7, 1997; May 4, 1998, p. 31
Starlog, April, 1990, pp. 37-40, 58; December, 1991, March, 1995
TV Guide, December 23, 1989, p. 14; October 8, 1994, p. 7

Electronic

Completely Scott: The Scott Bakula Fan Forum, http://www.angelfire.com/stars/scottbakula, June 22, 2004

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