Bruce Boxleitner
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.
Bruce Boxleitner was born in Elgin, Illinois. 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.
Boxleitner's 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, Boxleitner 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.
Boxleitner also starred in a number of TV movies and made guest appearances on series such as *The Gambler* and *Supergirl*.
Boxleitner was married to actress *Kathryn Crane* from 1977 to 1982. He later married actress *Melissa Gilbert* in 1995, with whom he has two children. The couple divorced in 2011.
Aside from acting, Boxleitner 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.
Bruce Boxleitner is still alive as of the last update and continues to make occasional appearances in the entertainment industry, including voice work and acting roles.
Acted in
Christmas Under the Northern Lights
2024
as Doug
Space Command Redemption
2024
as General Joe Haldeman
A Gettysburg Christmas
2023
as Ron
Babylon 5: The Road Home
2023
as John Sheridan (voice)
The Warrant: Breaker's Law
2023
as Judge Thaddeus Breaker
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
2021
as Nick Columba
Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day
2020
as Jim Ross
Holiday Date
2019
as Walter
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
2019
as Nick Columba
The Christmas Contract
2018
as Tim Guidry
Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried
2017
as Jim Ross
The Orville
2017
as President Alcuzan
Double Mommy
2016
as Scott
Wedding Bells
2016
as Charlie Turner
Supergirl
2015
as President Baker
So You Said Yes
2015
as Nick Blanche
The Thanksgiving House
2013
as Parker Mather
Silver Bells
2013
as Bruce Dalt
Cedar Cove
2013
as Bob Beldon
Blackout sur Los Angeles
2012
as Nathan Bell
TRON: Uprising
2012
as Tron
GCB
2012
as Burl Lourd
AniMen: The Galactic Battle
2012
as General Moss
Installing the Cast
2011
as Self
Launching the Legacy
2011
as Self
TRON: The Next Day
2011
as Alan Bradley
51
2011
as Col. Martin
Love's Everlasting Courage
2011
as Lloyd
TRON: Legacy
2010
as Alan Bradley / Tron
Shadows in Paradise
2010
as Cpt. Dyer
LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie
2010
as Captain Ace Speedman
Transmorphers: Fall of Man
2009
as Officer Hadley Ryan
Dead Space: Downfall
2008
as Colin Barrow (voice)
Aces 'N' Eights
2008
as D.C. Cracker
Bone Eater
2008
as Sheriff Steve Evans
Sharpshooter
2007
as Sheriff Garner
Chuck
2007
as Dr. Woody Woodcomb
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark
2007
as President John Sheridan
The Pixar Story
2007
as Tron (archive footage)
07 Spaceys
2007
Heroes
2006
as Robert Malden
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
2006
as Clint Lawson
Double Cross
2006
as James
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door
2006
as Frank Lucas
King of the Lost World
2005
as Lt. Challenger
Commander in Chief
2005
as Tucker Hayes
Legion of the Dead
2005
as Sheriff Jones
A Killer Upstairs
2005
as Detective Bruning
American Dad!
2005
as Bruce Boxleitner (voice)
Young Blades
2005
as Captain Duval
Arthur Hailey's Detective
2005
as Ketledge
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
2004
as The President
Saving Emily
2004
as Gregory
They Are Among Us
2004
as Hugh
Brilliant
2004
as Dr.Dietrich
Snakehead Terror
2004
as Sheriff Patrick James
Cold Case
2003
as Huck Oberland
NCIS
2003
as C. Clifford Chase
NCIS
2003
as Clifford Chase
The Only Witness
2003
as Nicholas Preston
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke
2003
as Mr. Walker
Gods and Generals
2003
as Lt. Gen. James Longstreet
Hope Ranch
2002
as J.T. Hope
She Spies
2002
as Chairman
Contagion
2002
as President Howard
The Making of TRON
2002
as Himself
Life in the Balance
2001
Crossing Jordan
2001
as Foster Eldridge
The Perfect Nanny
2000
as Dr. Robert Lewis
Perilous
2000
as Judd
Twice in a Lifetime
1999
as Ray Patterson / Dr. Goode
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
1999
as John J. Sheridan
Free Fall
1999
as Mark Ettinger
Babylon 5: Thirdspace
1998
as Capt. John J. Sheridan
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
1998
as John J. Sheridan
Danielle Steel's Zoya
1997
as Clayton Andrews
The Outer Limits
1995
as Senator Wyndom Brody
The Maharaja's Daughter
1995
as Patrick O'Riley
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Scott Tanner
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
1994
as Sam, Sheriff of Cochise County
Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice
1994
as Davis Healy
Babylon 5
1994
as John Sheridan
Babylon 5
1994
as Self
Babylon 5
1994
as Capt. John J. Sheridan
House of Secrets
1993
as Dr. Frank Ravinel
Flight from Justice
1993
Double Jeopardy
1992
as Jack Hart
Perfect Family
1992
as Allan Bodine
The Secret
1992
as Patrick Dunmore
The Babe
1992
as Jumpin' Joe Dugan
Kuffs
1992
as Brad Kuffs
Diplomatic Immunity
1991
as Cole Hickel
Murderous Vision
1991
as Detective Kyle Robeshaw
Breakaway
1990
as Joey
Love with a Twist
1990
as Host
Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again
1989
as Jock Hampton
Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Winton Robbins
The Road Raiders
1989
as Charlie
From the Dead of Night
1989
as Peter Langford
The Town Bully
1988
Red River
1988
as Matthew Garth
The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues
1987
as Billy Montana
Angel in Green
1987
as Captain William Wicker
Passion Flower
1987
as Larry Janson
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
1986
as Scott Collins
The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
1986
as Himself
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
1983
as Billy Montana
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
1983
as Billy Montana
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
as Lee Stetson
I Married Wyatt Earp
1983
as Wyatt Earp
Bare Essence
1982
as Chase Marshall
Bring 'Em Back Alive
1982
as Frank Buck
Tron
1982
as Alan Bradley / Tron
Fly Away Home
1981
as Carl Danton
East of Eden
1981
as Charles Trask
The Gambler
1980
as Billy Montana
The Baltimore Bullet
1980
as Billie Joe Robbins
Wild Times
1980
as Vern Tyree
The Last Convertible
1979
as George Virdon
Happily Ever After
1978
as Jack Gregory
Murder at the World Series
1977
as Cisco
How the West Was Won
1977
as Luke Macahan
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
as Himself - CBS Team
Kiss Me, Kill Me
1976
as Douglas Lane
The Macahans
1976
as Seth Macahan
Sixpack Annie
1975
as Bobby Joe
A Cry for Help
1975
as Richie Danko
Baretta
1975
as Dom
Police Woman
1974
as Ed Krohl
The Chadwick Family
1974
as Danny
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
as Rick Welch
Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Cam Farraday
Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Kevin Caulder
Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Paul Colburn
Gunsmoke
1955
as Toby Hogue