Bruce Boxleitner

Acting

Born May 12, 1950 · Elgin, Illinois, USA

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.

Films (97)

Christmas Under the Northern Lights

2024

Space Command Redemption

2024

A Gettysburg Christmas

2023

Far Haven

2023

Babylon 5: The Road Home

2023

The Warrant: Breaker's Law

2023

MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill

2021

Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day

2020

Holiday Date

2019

MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement

2019

The Christmas Contract

2018

Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried

2017

Double Mommy

2016

Wedding Bells

2016

So You Said Yes

2015

The Thanksgiving House

2013

Silver Bells

2013

Blackout

2012

AniMen: The Galactic Battle

2012

Installing the Cast

2011

TRON: The Next Day

2011

Love's Everlasting Courage

2011

TRON: Legacy

2010

Shadows in Paradise

2010

LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie

2010

Transmorphers: Fall of Man

2009

Dead Space: Downfall

2008

Aces 'N' Eights

2008

Bone Eater

2008

Sharpshooter

2007

Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark

2007

The Pixar Story

2007

07 Spaceys

2007

Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery

2006

Double Cross

2006

Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door

2006

King of the Lost World

2005

Legion of the Dead

2005

A Killer Upstairs

2005

Arthur Hailey's Detective

2005

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

2004

Saving Emily

2004

They Are Among Us

2004

Brilliant

2004

Snakehead Terror

2004

The Only Witness

2003

Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke

2003

Gods and Generals

2003

Hope Ranch

2002

Contagion

2002

The Making of TRON

2002

Life in the Balance

2001

The Perfect Nanny

2000

Perilous

2000

Babylon 5: A Call to Arms

1999

Free Fall

1999

Babylon 5: Thirdspace

1998

Babylon 5: In the Beginning

1998

Danielle Steel's Zoya

1997

Me And My Hormones

1996

Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone

1994

Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice

1994

House of Secrets

1993

Flight from Justice

1993

Double Jeopardy

1992

Perfect Family

1992

The Secret

1992

The Babe

1992

Kuffs

1992

Diplomatic Immunity

1991

Murderous Vision

1991

Breakaway

1990

Love with a Twist

1990

Till We Meet Again

1989

The Road Raiders

1989

From the Dead of Night

1989

The Town Bully

1988

Red River

1988

The Gambler: The Legend Continues

1987

Angel in Green

1987

Passion Flower

1987

Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills

1986

The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer

1986

The Gambler: The Adventure Continues

1983

I Married Wyatt Earp

1983

Tron

1982

Fly Away Home

1981

The Gambler

1980

The Baltimore Bullet

1980

Happily Ever After

1978

Murder at the World Series

1977

Kiss Me... Kill Me

1976

The Macahans

1976

Sixpack Annie

1975

A Cry for Help

1975

The Chadwick Family

1974