Bruce Boxleitner
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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.
Known for
Credits
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall (2026)
as Commissioner Jim Gordon (voice)
TRON: Legacy (2010)
as Alan Bradley / Tron
Tron (1982)
as Alan Bradley / Tron
Babylon 5: The Road Home (2023)
as John Sheridan (voice)
The Babe (1992)
as Jumpin' Joe Dugan
Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective Mystery (2020)
as Jim Ross
Dead Space: Downfall (2008)
as Colin Barrow (voice)
Bone Eater (2008)
as Sheriff Steve Evans
Sharpshooter (2007)
as Sheriff Garner
07 Spaceys (2007)
Actor
Double Mommy (2016)
as Scott
Sixpack Annie (1975)
as Bobby Joe
Gettysburg 1863 (—)
Actor
Gods and Generals (2003)
as Lt. Gen. James Longstreet
The Pixar Story (2007)
as Tron (archive footage)
Passion Flower (1987)
as Larry Janson
The Warrant: Breaker's Law (2023)
as Judge Thaddeus Breaker
Space Command Redemption (2024)
as General Joe Haldeman
Christmas Under the Northern Lights (2024)
as Doug
Aces 'N' Eights (2008)
as D.C. Cracker
Babylon 5: In the Beginning (1998)
as John J. Sheridan
Babylon 5: Thirdspace (1998)
as Capt. John J. Sheridan
Kuffs (1992)
as Brad Kuffs
The Christmas Contract (2018)
as Tim Guidry
The Only Witness (2003)
as Nicholas Preston
The Town Bully (1988)
Actor
The Gambler: The Legend Continues (1987)
as Billy Montana
Installing the Cast (2011)
as Self
Me And My Hormones (1996)
as Mr. Mahar
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues (1983)
as Billy Montana
Transmorphers: Fall of Man (2009)
as Officer Hadley Ryan
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999)
as John J. Sheridan
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone (1994)
as Sam, Sheriff of Cochise County
TRON: The Next Day (2011)
as Alan Bradley
King of the Lost World (2005)
as Lt. Challenger
Holiday Date (2019)
as Walter
LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie (2010)
as Captain Ace Speedman
Till We Meet Again (1989)
as Jock Hampton
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill (2021)
as Nick Columba
Love's Everlasting Courage (2011)
as Lloyd
Arthur Hailey's Detective (2005)
as Ketledge
Blackout (2012)
as Nathan Bell
Double Jeopardy (1992)
as Jack Hart
In Search of Tomorrow (2022)
as Self
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement (2019)
as Nick Columba
Legion of the Dead (2005)
as Sheriff Jones
Happily Ever After (1978)
as Jack Gregory
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door (2006)
as Frank Lucas
The Gambler (1980)
as Billy Montana
Contagion (2002)
as President Howard
Murder at the World Series (1977)
as Cisco
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke (2003)
as Mr. Walker
Red River (1988)
as Matthew Garth
Shadows in Paradise (2010)
as Cpt. Dyer
Life in the Balance (2001)
Actor
Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice (1994)
as Davis Healy
Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried (2017)
as Jim Ross
The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1986)
as Bruce Boxleitner
Snakehead Terror (2004)
as Sheriff Patrick James
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark (2007)
as President John Sheridan
So You Said Yes (2015)
as Nick Blanche
Double Cross (2006)
as James
AniMen: The Galactic Battle (2012)
as General Moss
Flight from Justice (1993)
as Michael Shafer
Danielle Steel's Zoya (1997)
as Clayton Andrews
The Making of TRON (2002)
as Himself
Far Haven (2023)
as Ben Watkins
51 (2011)
as Col. Martin
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills (1986)
as Scott Collins
The Baltimore Bullet (1980)
as Billie Joe Robbins
A Killer Upstairs (2005)
as Detective Bruning
Wedding Bells (2016)
as Charlie Turner
The Macahans (1976)
as Seth Macahan
They Are Among Us (2004)
as Hugh
Murderous Vision (1991)
as Detective Kyle Robeshaw
Fly Away Home (1981)
as Carl Danton
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery (2006)
as Clint Lawson
Free Fall (1999)
as Mark Ettinger
From the Dead of Night (1989)
as Peter Langford
Diplomatic Immunity (1991)
as Cole Hickel
The Thanksgiving House (2013)
as Parker Mather
I Married Wyatt Earp (1983)
as Wyatt Earp
Silver Bells (2013)
as Bruce Dalt
Kiss Me... Kill Me (1976)
as Douglas Lane
A Gettysburg Christmas (2023)
as Ron
The Secret (1992)
as Patrick Dunmore
The Perfect Nanny (2000)
as Dr. Robert Lewis
A Cry for Help (1975)
as Richie Danko
Brilliant (2004)
as Dr.Dietrich
The Road Raiders (1989)
as Charlie
House of Secrets (1993)
as Dr. Frank Ravinel
Angel in Green (1987)
as Captain William Wicker
Hope Ranch (2002)
as J.T. Hope
Saving Emily (2004)
as Gregory
Perfect Family (1992)
as Allan Bodine
Special Report: Zombie Invasion (2004)
as The President
Perilous (2000)
as Judd
Breakaway (1990)
as Joey
The Chadwick Family (1974)
as Danny
Love with a Twist (1990)
as Host