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Scott Bakula has long dominated television, starring in long-running series such as “Quantum Leap” and “Star Trek: Enterprise.” Lately, he’s headlined in the CBS hit show “NCIS: New Orleans.” The veteran actor might be more famous for his TV roles, but Bakula is no stranger to the big screen. Let’s explore his top five greatest flicks:
“Lord of Illusions” (1995)
Written and directed by horror mastermind Clive Barker, “Lord of Illusions” is a true cult classic. Bakula brings Barker regular, paranormal investigator Harry D’Amour to life with the perfect amount of bravado and self-deprecating humor. Complimenting Bakula is Famke Janssen as his romantic interest during the horror-noir romp.
“The Informant!” (2009)
“The Informant!” may be Matt Damon’s greatest cinematic appearance, garnering a commendable critical
reception, despite lukewarm audience reviews. Scott Bakula portrays FBI Special Agent Brian Shepherd. Riddled with dry humor, “The Informant!” assumes a Coen Bros. style comedy, which Bakula nails as the ever-exasperated Agent Shepherd.
“American Beauty” (1999)
Sam Mendes’ 1999 masterpiece usually connotes Kevin Spacey, the headliner, but “American Beauty” features one of Scott Bakula’s best performances. Though many of his roles (“Quantum Leap,” “Star Trek: Enterprise,”) are sci-fi oriented, “American Beauty” finds Bakula playing a normal guy. He assumes the right amount of dorky normality, and his portrayal of Jim Olmeyer in “American Beauty” really highlights Bakula’s on-screen versatility.
“Necessary Roughness” (1991)
There’s no denying Scott Bakula is a master of comedy and enjoyable cheesiness, and sports comedy “Necessary 
Roughness” creates the perfect terrain for Bakula. It centers around the Texas State University football program in the aftermath of a scandal that forces the team to completely rebuild. Bakula stars as Paul Blake, a 34 year old who never attended university, but is recruited to star on the Texas State football team. Despite a decidedly mixed reception, several critics including the late, great Roger Ebert recognized the brilliance of “Necessary Roughness.”
“I-Man” (1986)
Truthfully, “I-Man” isn’t a great film, and probably not even a good one. One of the plentiful Walt Disney’s 
Wonderful World of Color Sunday evening TV movies, “I-Man” features Scott Bakula as Jeffrey Wilder, a man who has an accident with a strange alien gas. Rather than dying from the foreign substance, he gains the ability to heal himself naturally. Sure, it’s goofy and the plot is predictable, but it’s simply a fun, corny sci-fi flick.
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