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.
Known For
NCIS
2003
American Dad!
2005
Heroes
2006
The Outer Limits
1995
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Crossing Jordan
2001
Babylon 5
1994
Touched by an Angel
1994
The Orville
2017
Cold Case
2003
Filmography
NCIS
as C. Clifford Chase · 2003
American Dad!
as Bruce Boxleitner (voice) · 2005
Heroes
as Robert Malden · 2006
The Outer Limits
as Senator Wyndom Brody · 1995
Hawaii Five-O
as Cam Farraday · 1969
Hawaii Five-O
as Kevin Caulder · 1969
Hawaii Five-O
as Paul Colburn · 1969
Crossing Jordan
as Foster Eldridge · 2001
Babylon 5
as John Sheridan · 1994
Touched by an Angel
as Scott Tanner · 1994
The Orville
as President Alcuzan · 2017
Cold Case
as Huck Oberland · 2003
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Presenter · 1944
Supergirl
as President Baker · 2015
Chuck
as Dr. Woody Woodcomb · 2007
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
as Rick Welch · 1970
The Tony Danza Show
as Self - Guest · 2004
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall
as Commissioner Jim Gordon (voice) · 2026
Tales from the Crypt
as Winton Robbins · 1989
Police Woman
as Ed Krohl · 1974
Gunsmoke
as Toby Hogue · 1955
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
as Lee Stetson · 1983
Celebrity Ghost Stories
as Self · 2009
Baretta
as Dom · 1975
Commander in Chief
as Tucker Hayes · 2005
Twice in a Lifetime
as Ray Patterson / Dr. Goode · 1999
She Spies
as Chairman · 2002
TRON: Legacy
as Alan Bradley / Tron · 2010
How the West Was Won
as Luke Macahan · 1977
Battle of the Network Stars
as Himself - CBS Team · 1976
Cedar Cove
as Bob Beldon · 2013
GCB
as Burl Lourd · 2012
TRON: Uprising
as Tron · 2012
East of Eden
as Charles Trask · 1981
Tron
as Alan Bradley / Tron · 1982
The Pixar Story
as Tron (archive footage) · 2007
Bring 'Em Back Alive
as Frank Buck · 1982
Young Blades
as Captain Duval · 2005
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
as Billy Montana · 1983
Pandemic
as Kenneth Friedlander · 2007
Bare Essence
as Chase Marshall · 1982
Dead Space: Downfall
as Colin Barrow (voice) · 2008
Gods and Generals
as Lt. Gen. James Longstreet · 2003
Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again
as Jock Hampton · 1989
The Last Convertible
as George Virdon · 1979
The Babe
as Jumpin' Joe Dugan · 1992
Babylon 5: The Road Home
as John Sheridan (voice) · 2023
Wild Times
as Vern Tyree · 1980
Double Mommy
as Scott · 2016
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
as John J. Sheridan · 1998
Bone Eater
as Sheriff Steve Evans · 2008
Holiday Date
as Walter · 2019
The Maharaja's Daughter
as Patrick O'Riley · 1995
Legion of the Dead
as Sheriff Jones · 2005
Aces 'N' Eights
as D.C. Cracker · 2008
LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie
as Captain Ace Speedman · 2010
Transmorphers: Fall of Man
as Officer Hadley Ryan · 2009
The Warrant: Breaker's Law
as Judge Thaddeus Breaker · 2023
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
as Clint Lawson · 2006
Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day
as Jim Ross · 2020
Christmas Under the Northern Lights
as Doug · 2024
TRON: The Next Day
as Alan Bradley · 2011
King of the Lost World
as Lt. Challenger · 2005
Babylon 5: Thirdspace
as Capt. John J. Sheridan · 1998
Blackout
as Nathan Bell · 2012
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
as John J. Sheridan · 1999
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
as Nick Columba · 2021
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
as Billy Montana · 1987
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
as Nick Columba · 2019
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark
as President John Sheridan · 2007
The Christmas Contract
as Tim Guidry · 2018
Sixpack Annie
as Bobby Joe · 1975
The Gambler
as Billy Montana · 1980
Arthur Hailey's Detective
as Ketledge · 2005
Sharpshooter
as Sheriff Garner · 2007
Gettysburg 1863
Love's Everlasting Courage
as Lloyd · 2011
Kuffs
as Brad Kuffs · 1992
Danielle Steel's Zoya
as Clayton Andrews · 1997
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
as Billy Montana · 1983
The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
as Bruce Boxleitner · 1986
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door
as Frank Lucas · 2006
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
as Scott Collins · 1986
The Only Witness
as Nicholas Preston · 2003
Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried
as Jim Ross · 2017
So You Said Yes
as Nick Blanche · 2015
They Are Among Us
as Hugh · 2004
AniMen: The Galactic Battle
as General Moss · 2012
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
as Sam, Sheriff of Cochise County · 1994
07 Spaceys
· 2007
Red River
as Matthew Garth · 1988
Murder at the World Series
as Cisco · 1977
Free Fall
as Mark Ettinger · 1999
Me And My Hormones
as Mr. Mahar · 1996
Shadows in Paradise
as Cpt. Dyer · 2010
The Thanksgiving House
as Parker Mather · 2013
Passion Flower
as Larry Janson · 1987
The Making of TRON
as Himself · 2002
A Cry for Help
as Richie Danko · 1975
Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice
as Davis Healy · 1994
Double Jeopardy
as Jack Hart · 1992
Wedding Bells
as Charlie Turner · 2016
I Married Wyatt Earp
as Wyatt Earp · 1983
Till We Meet Again
as Jock Hampton · 1989
Kiss Me... Kill Me
as Douglas Lane · 1976
Space Command Redemption
as General Joe Haldeman · 2024
The Baltimore Bullet
as Billie Joe Robbins · 1980
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke
as Mr. Walker · 2003
Far Haven
as Ben Watkins · 2023
Diplomatic Immunity
as Cole Hickel · 1991
From the Dead of Night
as Peter Langford · 1989
Life in the Balance
· 2001
In Search of Tomorrow
as Self · 2022
Double Cross
as James · 2006
The Town Bully
· 1988
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as Col. Martin · 2011
House of Secrets
as Dr. Frank Ravinel · 1993
The Macahans
as Seth Macahan · 1976
The Perfect Nanny
as Dr. Robert Lewis · 2000
Contagion
as President Howard · 2002
Installing the Cast
as Self · 2011
Fly Away Home
as Carl Danton · 1981
The Secret
as Patrick Dunmore · 1992
A Killer Upstairs
as Detective Bruning · 2005
Happily Ever After
as Jack Gregory · 1978
The Chadwick Family
as Danny · 1974
Snakehead Terror
as Sheriff Patrick James · 2004
A Gettysburg Christmas
as Ron · 2023
Murderous Vision
as Detective Kyle Robeshaw · 1991
Flight from Justice
as Michael Shafer · 1993
Hope Ranch
as J.T. Hope · 2002
Perfect Family
as Allan Bodine · 1992
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
as The President · 2004
Silver Bells
as Bruce Dalt · 2013
Saving Emily
as Gregory · 2004
The Road Raiders
as Charlie · 1989
Angel in Green
as Captain William Wicker · 1987
Breakaway
as Joey · 1990
Perilous
as Judd · 2000
Love with a Twist
as Host · 1990
Brilliant
as Dr.Dietrich · 2004