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Bruce Boxleitner

ActorBorn May 12, 1950 (75 years)
Bruce Boxleitner (born May 12, 1950) is an American actor and science fiction writer, best known for his roles in the television series *Scarecrow and Mrs. King* (1983–1987) and the *Tron* film series. He has had a long and varied career in television, film, and literature.

He developed an interest in acting at an early age and pursued it professionally after studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. After honing his craft on stage, he transitioned to television and film, where he began landing roles in the 1970s.

His breakthrough came in the 1980s with the role of Lee Stetson (Scarecrow) in the popular TV series *Scarecrow and Mrs. King*, where he starred alongside Kate Jackson. The series was a hit, running for four seasons, and Boxleitner's portrayal of the charming and resourceful secret agent made him a household name.

In addition to *Scarecrow and Mrs. King*, Boxleitner is widely known for his portrayal of *Alan Bradley/Tron* in the groundbreaking 1982 Disney film *Tron* and its 2010 sequel *Tron: Legacy*. The *Tron* franchise, which became a cult classic, showcased Boxleitner in a role that combined both the physical and digital worlds, a theme that would become iconic in science fiction.

Throughout the years, he continued to appear in a variety of roles in both television and film. He had notable appearances in shows like *Babylon 5* (1994–1998), where he played *John Sheridan*, the captain of a space station. The show was well-received by fans of science fiction and solidified his place in the genre.

He also starred in a number of TV movies and made guest appearances on series such as *The Gambler* and *Supergirl*.

He was married to actress Kathryn Crane from 1977 to 1982. He later married actress Melissa Gilbert in 1995, with whom he has two children; they divorced in 2011.

Aside from acting, he is an accomplished writer. He published his first science fiction novel, *Searcher*, in 2005 and has continued to write books, including novels in the *Tron* universe.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Dead Space: Downfall
  • The Christmas Contract
  • King of the Lost World
  • Transmorphers: Fall of Man
  • Pandemic
  • The Gambler
  • Bone Eater
  • Legion of the Dead
  • So You Said Yes
  • Sharpshooter
  • Blue Ridge: The Series
  • Contagion
  • Double Mommy
  • Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke
  • Double Cross
  • The Warrant: Breaker's Law
  • Twice in a Lifetime
  • Silence
  • The Secret
  • Perilous

Known For

  • Tron: Legacy
  • Tron
  • Dead Space: Downfall
  • Babylon 5: In the Beginning
  • Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
  • Babylon 5: Thirdspace
  • Babylon 5
  • Kuffs
  • Scarecrow and Mrs. King
  • King of the Lost World
  • Tron: The Next Day
  • Babylon 5: The Road Home
  • Gods and Generals
  • Transmorphers: Fall of Man
  • Snakehead Terror
  • How the West Was Won
  • 51
  • The Babe

Filmography

2024
2024
Blue Ridge: The Series (TV Series) · as Oak Miller
2024
Space Command Redemption · as General Joe Haldeman
2023
Far Haven · as Ben Watkins
2023
Babylon 5: The Road Home · as John Sheridan (voice)
2023
The Warrant: Breaker's Law · as Judge Thaddeus Breaker
2021
2020
2020
Space Command (2020) (TV Series) · as General Joe Haldeman
2020
2019
Holiday Date · as Walter
2019
2018
2018
The Oath · as Vice President Hogan
2017
2017
The Orville (TV Series) · as President Alcuzan
2016
2016
Wedding Bells · as Charlie Turner
2015
Supergirl (TV Series) · as President Baker
2015
So You Said Yes · as Nick Blanche
2014
When Calls the Heart (TV Series) · as Gentlemen Johnny Boone
2013
Silver Bells · as Bruce Dalt
2013
The Thanksgiving House · as Parker Mather
2013
Cedar Cove (TV Series) · as Bob Beldon
2012
Blackout sur Los Angeles · as Nathan Bell
2012
Tron: Uprising (TV Series) · as Tron
2012
Good Christian Belles (TV Series) · as Burl Lourd
2012
Animen: The Galactic Battle · as General Moss
2011
51 · as Col. Martin
2011
CHAOS (TV Series) · as Ray Bishop
2011
Tron: The Next Day · as Alan Bradley
2011
2010
Tron: Legacy · as Alan Bradley / Tron
2010
AniMen: Triton Force · as General Moss
2010
Shadows in Paradise · as Cpt. Dyer
2010
Lego Atlantis · as Captain Ace Speedman
2009
Transmorphers: Fall of Man · as Officer Hadley Ryan
2008
Dead Space: Downfall · as Colin Barrow (voice)
2008
Aces 'N' Eights · as D.c. Cracker
2007
Bone Eater · as Sheriff Steve Evans
2007
Sharpshooter · as Sheriff Garner
2007
Chuck (TV Series) · as Dr. Woody Woodcomb
2007
2007
The Pixar Story · as Tron (archive Footage)
2007
Pandemic (TV Series) · as Kenneth Friedlander
2006
Heroes (TV Series) · as Robert Malden
2006
2006
2006
2005
King of the Lost World · as Lt. Challenger
2005
Commander In Chief (TV Series) · as Tucker Hayes
2005
Legion of the Dead · as Sheriff Jones
2005
A Killer Upstairs · as Detective Bruning
2005
American Dad! (TV Series) · as Bruce Boxleitner (voice)
2005
Young Blades (TV Series) · as Captain Duval
2005
Detective · as Ketledge
2004
Saving Emily · as Gregory
2004
2004
Snakehead Terror · as Sheriff Patrick James
2004
Brilliant · as Dr.dietrich
2003
Cold Case (TV Series) · as Huck Oberland
2003
NCIS (TV Series) · as Clifford Chase
2003
Mystery Woman (TV Series) · as Clint Lawson
2003
2003
Gods and Generals · as Lt. Gen. James Longstreet
2002
Silence · as Nicholas Preston
2002
Hope Ranch · as J.t. Hope
2002
She Spies (TV Series) · as Chairman
2002
Contagion · as President Howard
2001
2001
Crossing Jordan (TV Series) · as Foster Eldridge
2001
The Perfect Nanny · as Dr. Robert Lewis
2000
1999
Twice in a Lifetime (TV Series) · as Ray Patterson / Dr. Goode
1999
Free Fall · as Mark Ettinger
1999
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms · as John J. Sheridan
1998
Babylon 5: Thirdspace · as Capt. John J. Sheridan
1998
Babylon 5: In the Beginning · as John J. Sheridan
1997
Dead Man's Gun (TV Series) · as Frank Santee
1995
Zoya · as Clayton Andrews
1995
The Outer Limits (1995) (TV Series) · as Senator Wyndom Brody
1994
The Maharaja's Daughter (TV Series) · as Patrick O'riley
1994
Gambler V: Playing for Keeps · as Billy Montana
1994
Touched by an Angel (TV Series) · as Scott Tanner
1994
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone · as Sam, Sheriff Of Cochise County
1994
Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice · as Davis Healy
1993
House of Secrets · as Dr. Frank Ravinel
1993
Flight from Justice · as Michael Shafer
1993
Babylon 5 (TV Series) · as John Sheridan
1992
Double Jeopardy · as Jack Hart
1992
Perfect Family · as Allan Bodine
1992
The Secret · as Patrick Dunmore
1992
The Babe · as Jumpin' Joe Dugan
1992
Kuffs · as Brad Kuffs
1991
Diplomatic Immunity · as Cole Hickel
1991
Murderous Vision · as Detective Kyle Robeshaw
1990
Breakaway · as Joey
1990
Sporting Chance · as Eddie Dillon
1989
Till We Meet Again (TV Series) · as Jock Hampton
1989
Tales from the Crypt (TV Series) · as Winton Robbins
1989
The Road Raiders · as Charlie
1989
From the Dead of Night · as Peter Langford
1988
1988
Red River · as Matthew Garth
1987
1987
Angel in Green · as Captain William Wicker
1986
1986
Passion Flower · as Larry Janson
1983
1983
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues (TV Series) · as Billy Montana
1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. King (TV Series) · as Lee Stetson
1983
I Married Wyatt Earp · as Wyatt Earp
1982
Bare Essence · as Chase Marshall
1982
Bring 'Em Back Alive (TV Series) · as Frank Buck
1982
Tron · as Alan Bradley / Tron
1981
Fly Away Home · as Carl Danton
1981
East of Eden (TV Series) · as Charles Trask
1980
The Gambler · as Billy Montana
1980
The Gambler (TV Series) · as Billy Montana
1980
The Baltimore Bullet · as Billie Joe Robbins
1980
Wild Times (TV Series) · as Vern Tyree
1979
The Last Convertible (TV Series) · as George Virdon
1977
1976
Kiss Me, Kill Me · as Douglas Lane
1976
The Macahans · as Seth Macahan
1976
How the West Was Won (TV Series) · as Luke Macahan
1975
Sixpack Annie · as Bobby Joe
1975
A Cry for Help · as Richie Danko
1975
Baretta (TV Series) · as Dom
1974
Police Woman (TV Series) · as Ed Krohl
1974
1972
The ABC Afterschool Special (TV Series) · as Mr. Mahar
1970
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (TV Series) · as Rick Welch
1968
Hawaii Five-O (TV Series) · as Paul Colburn
1955
Gunsmoke (TV Series) · as Toby Hogue

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