Quantum Leap will always be one of our favourite shows — and much of that success is owed to the fantastic Scott Bakula, who played scientist "Sam Beckett" on the series. While investigating time travel, "Sam" enters a machine taking him back in time to different bodies as he tries to change the past.
The show aired from 1989 to 1993 for a total of five seasons and nearly 100 episodes. What is the talented actor currently doing?
It turns out that Scott Bakula's role on Quantum Leap opened the doors for the actor to star in countless hits.
Quantum Leap: This is Scott Bakula today
In recent years, the actor, originally from Missouri, has appeared in several of our favourite series and films, including Star Trek: Enterprise, American Beauty, Chuck, Looking, and most recently, NCIS: New Orleans—where he's played team leader "Pride" since 2014.
NCIS: New Orleans star Scott Bakula is happily married
As for Bakula's personal life, he has been happily married to actress Chelsea Field since 1999. They have two children and they undoubtedly make up one of the most lovable Hollywood families of all time. The actor also has two children from his first marriage to Krista Neumann.
Bakula will turn 67 in October 2021. See the full cast of NCIS: New Orleans through the years here.