Bruce Boxleitner
Acting
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.
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
as John J. Sheridan
Age 47 (now 76)
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark
as President John Sheridan
Age 57 (now 76)
Christmas Under the Northern Lights
as Doug
Age 74 (now 76)
The Warrant: Breaker's Law
as Judge Thaddeus Breaker
Age 72 (now 76)
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
as Nick Columba
Age 70 (now 76)
Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day
as Jim Ross
Age 69 (now 76)
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
as Nick Columba
Age 69 (now 76)
Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried
as Jim Ross
Age 67 (now 76)
LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie
as Captain Ace Speedman
Age 59 (now 76)
Transmorphers: Fall of Man
as Officer Hadley Ryan
Age 59 (now 76)
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark
as President John Sheridan
Age 57 (now 76)
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
as Clint Lawson
Age 55 (now 76)
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door
as Frank Lucas
Age 55 (now 76)
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
as The President
Age 54 (now 76)
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke
as Mr. Walker
Age 52 (now 76)
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
as John J. Sheridan
Age 47 (now 76)
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
as Sam, Sheriff of Cochise County
Age 44 (now 76)
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
as Billy Montana
Age 37 (now 76)
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
as Scott Collins
Age 36 (now 76)
The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
as Bruce Boxleitner
Age 35 (now 76)
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
as Billy Montana
Age 33 (now 76)
Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again
as Jock Hampton
Age 39 (now 76)
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
as Billy Montana
Age 33 (now 76)
Battle of the Network Stars
as Himself - CBS Team
Age 26 (now 76)
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