Bruce Boxleitner
Biography
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.
Acting (94 movies)
Tron
1982
Angel in Green
1987
07 Spaceys
2007
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
1999
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
1998
Babylon 5: Thirdspace
1998
Transmorphers: Fall of Man
2009
TRON: Legacy
2010
Sharpshooter
2007
Dead Space: Downfall
2008
Kuffs
1992
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark
2007
Shadows in Paradise
2010
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke
2003
Gods and Generals
2003
Snakehead Terror
2004
Brilliant
2004
Aces 'N' Eights
2008
Breakaway
1990
The Only Witness
2003
Babylon 5: The Road Home
2023
TRON: The Next Day
2011
The Making of TRON
2002
A Killer Upstairs
2005
Contagion
2002
Double Jeopardy
1992
51
2011
LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie
2010
The Bone Eater
2008
Love's Everlasting Courage
2011
Saving Emily
2004
Free Fall
1999
The Perfect Nanny
2000
Sixpack Annie
1975
The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
1986
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
1983
Diplomatic Immunity
1991
Installing the Cast
2011
Danielle Steel's Zoya
1997
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987
Hope Ranch
2002
The Baltimore Bullet
1980
Double Cross
2006
Perilous
2000
Murderous Vision
1991
Passion Flower
1987
The Pixar Story
2007
The Gambler
1980
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
1986
The Road Raiders
1989
Perfect Family
1992
House of Secrets
1993
The Thanksgiving House
2013
A Cry for Help
1975
A Gettysburg Christmas
2023
So You Said Yes
2015
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
2004
The Warrant: Breaker's Law
2023
AniMen: The Galactic Battle
2012
Life in the Balance
2001
King of the Lost World
2005
Flight from Justice
1993
From the Dead of Night
1989
Blackout
2012
Silver Bells
2013
Space Command Redemption
2024
I Married Wyatt Earp
1983
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
1994
Wedding Bells
2016
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door
2006
They Are Among Us
2004
Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice
1994
Legion of the Dead
2005
Christmas Under the Northern Lights
2024
Red River
1988
Murder at the World Series
1977
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
2006
Double Mommy
2016
The Babe
1992
The Macahans
1976
The Town Bully
1988
Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried
2017
The Christmas Contract
2018
Fly Away Home
1981
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
2019
The Chadwick Family
1974
Holiday Date
2019
Kiss Me... Kill Me
1976
The Secret
1992
Arthur Hailey's Detective
2005
Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day
2020
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
2021
Far Haven
2023
Till We Meet Again
1989
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