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