Skinker DeBaliviere in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Scott Bakula

Born October 9, 1954

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018

1. Scott Bakula Marker

Inscription. Actor Scott Bakula was born in St. Louis and graduated from Kirkwood High in 1973. His first success came in the theatre, both on and off Broadway, and he was nominated for a Tony in 1988. Bakula became a household name as Dr. Sam Beckett on "Quantum Leap," the 1989-1993 television series that inspired an ardent following. Bakula later starred in "Star Trek: Enterprise" from 2001-2005, and returned to television in 2009 in "Men of a Certain Age." Bakula's many films include "Lord of Illusions" (1995), "Cat's Don't Dance" (1997), "American Beauty" (1999) and "The Informant" (2009). A star of stage, film and television, Scott Bakula was among the most recognizable actors of his generation.

Erected by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1954.

Location. 38° 39.309′ N, 90° 17.874′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Skinker DeBaliviere. It is on Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker

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Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6146 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Holden (here, next to this marker); Judy Rankin (here, next to this marker); Tim McCarver (a few steps from this marker); Lee Falk (a few steps from this marker); Movies and Music in the Delmar Loop (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Hart Benton (within shouting distance of this marker); The 5th Dimension (within shouting distance of this marker); Kurt Warner (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 642 times since then and 29 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.