Bruce Boxleitner
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12 maj 1950 (75 år)
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.
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.
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| 2024 | Christmas Under the Northern Lights · as Doug |
| 2024 | Blue Ridge: The Series · as Oak MillerPå Plex |
| 2024 | Space Command Redemption · as General Joe Haldeman |
| 2023 | A Gettysburg Christmas · as Ron |
| 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 BreakerPå Plex |
| 2021 | MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill · as Nick Columba |
| 2020 | |
| 2020 | Space Command (2020) · as General Joe Haldeman |
| 2020 | Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective Mystery · as Jim Ross |
| 2019 | Holiday Date · as Walter |
| 2019 | MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement · as Nick Columba |
| 2018 | The Christmas Contract · as Tim GuidryPå Plex |
| 2018 | The Oath · as Vice President Hogan |
| 2017 | Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink, and Be Buried · as Jim Ross |
| 2017 | The Orville · as President Alcuzan |
| 2016 | Double Mommy · as ScottPå Plex |
| 2016 | Wedding Bells · as Charlie Turner |
| 2015 | Supergirl · as President Baker |
| 2015 | So You Said Yes · as Nick Blanche |
| 2014 | When Calls the Heart · as Gentlemen Johnny Boone |
| 2013 | Silver Bells · as Bruce Dalt |
| 2013 | The Thanksgiving House · as Parker Mather |
| 2013 | Cedar Cove · as Bob Beldon |
| 2012 | Blackout · as Nathan Bell |
| 2012 | Tron: Uprising · as Tron |
| 2012 | GCB · as Burl Lourd |
| 2012 | Animen: The Galactic Battle · as General Moss |
| 2011 | 51 · as Col. MartinPå Plex |
| 2011 | CHAOS · as Ray Bishop |
| 2011 | Tron: The Next Day · as Alan Bradley |
| 2011 | Love's Everlasting Courage · as Lloyd |
| 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 RyanPå Plex |
| 2008 | Dead Space: Downfall · as Colin Barrow (voice)På Plex |
| 2008 | Aces 'N' Eights · as D.c. Cracker |
| 2007 | Bone Eater · as Sheriff Steve EvansPå Plex |
| 2007 | Sharpshooter · as Sheriff GarnerPå Plex |
| 2007 | Chuck · as Dr. Woody Woodcomb |
| 2007 | Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark · as President John Sheridan |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story · as Tron (archive Footage) |
| 2007 | Pandemic · as Kenneth FriedlanderPå Plex |
| 2006 | Heroes · as Robert Malden |
| 2006 | Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery · as Clint Lawson |
| 2006 | Double Cross · as JamesPå Plex |
| 2006 | Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door · as Frank Lucas |
| 2005 | King of the Lost World · as Lt. ChallengerPå Plex |
| 2005 | Commander In Chief · as Tucker Hayes |
| 2005 | Legion of the Dead · as Sheriff JonesPå Plex |
| 2005 | A Killer Upstairs · as Detective Bruning |
| 2005 | American Dad! · as Bruce Boxleitner (voice) |
| 2005 | Young Blades · as Captain Duval |
| 2005 | Detective · as Ketledge |
| 2004 | Saving Emily · as Gregory |
| 2004 | They Are Among Us · as Hugh |
| 2004 | Snakehead Terror · as Sheriff Patrick James |
| 2004 | Brilliant · as Dr.dietrich |
| 2003 | Cold Case · as Huck Oberland |
| 2003 | NCIS · as C. Clifford Chase |
| 2003 | Mystery Woman · as Clint Lawson |
| 2003 | Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke · as Mr. WalkerPå Plex |
| 2003 | Gods and Generals · as Lt. Gen. James Longstreet |
| 2002 | Silence · as Nicholas PrestonPå Plex |
| 2002 | Hope Ranch · as J.t. Hope |
| 2002 | She Spies · as Chairman |
| 2002 | Contagion · as President HowardPå Plex |
| 2001 | |
| 2001 | Crossing Jordan · as Foster Eldridge |
| 2001 | The Perfect Nanny · as Dr. Robert Lewis |
| 2000 | Perilous · as JuddPå Plex |
| 2000 | The Real Flying Tigers · as Cast |
| 1999 | Twice in a Lifetime · as Ray Patterson / Dr. GoodePå Plex |
| 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 · as Frank Santee |
| 1995 | Zoya · as Clayton Andrews |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits (1995) · as Senator Wyndom Brody |
| 1994 | The Maharaja's Daughter · as Patrick O'riley |
| 1994 | Gambler V: Playing for Keeps · as Billy Montana |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel · 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 · as John Sheridan |
| 1992 | Double Jeopardy · as Jack Hart |
| 1992 | Perfect Family · as Allan Bodine |
| 1992 | The Secret · as Patrick DunmorePå Plex |
| 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 · as Jock Hampton |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt · 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 | Kenny Rogers as The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues · as Billy Montana |
| 1987 | Angel in Green · as Captain William Wicker |
| 1986 | Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills · as Scott Collins |
| 1986 | Passion Flower · as Larry Janson |
| 1983 | Kenny Rogers as The Gambler: The Adventure Continues · as Billy Montana |
| 1983 | The Gambler: The Adventure Continues · as Billy Montana |
| 1983 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King · as Lee Stetson |
| 1983 | I Married Wyatt Earp · as Wyatt Earp |
| 1982 | Bare Essence · as Chase Marshall |
| 1982 | Bring 'Em Back Alive · as Frank Buck |
| 1982 | Tron · as Alan Bradley / Tron |
| 1981 | Fly Away Home · as Carl Danton |
| 1981 | East of Eden · as Charles Trask |
| 1980 | The Gambler · as Billy MontanaPå Plex |
| 1980 | The Gambler · as Billy Montana |
| 1980 | The Baltimore Bullet · as Billie Joe Robbins |
| 1980 | Wild Times · as Vern Tyree |
| 1979 | The Last Convertible · as George Virdon |
| 1977 | Murder at the World Series · as Cisco |
| 1976 | Kiss Me, Kill Me · as Douglas Lane |
| 1976 | The Macahans · as Seth Macahan |
| 1976 | How the West Was Won · as Luke Macahan |
| 1975 | Sixpack Annie · as Bobby Joe |
| 1975 | A Cry for Help · as Richie Danko |
| 1975 | Baretta · as Dom |
| 1974 | Police Woman · as Ed Krohl |
| 1974 | The Chadwick Family · as Danny |
| 1972 | The ABC Afterschool Special · as Mr. Mahar |
| 1970 | The Mary Tyler Moore Show · as Rick Welch |
| 1968 | Hawaii Five-O · as Paul Colburn |
| 1955 | Gunsmoke · as Toby Hogue |