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Gender: Male

Place of birth: Elgin, Illinois, USA

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Movie Involvements: 82

TV Involvements: 31


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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. Bruce Boxleitner was born in Elgin, Illinois. 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. Boxleitner's 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, Boxleitner 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. Boxleitner also starred in a number of TV movies and made guest appearances on series such as *The Gambler* and *Supergirl*. Boxleitner was married to actress *Kathryn Crane* from 1977 to 1982. He later married actress *Melissa Gilbert* in 1995, with whom he has two children. The couple divorced in 2011. Aside from acting, Boxleitner 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. Bruce Boxleitner is still alive as of the last update and continues to make occasional appearances in the entertainment industry, including voice work and acting roles.

Most Famous Work

NCIS
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8

NCIS

(2003) Clifford Chase
Heroes
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7

Heroes

(2006) Robert Malden
The Outer Limits
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8

The Outer Limits

(1995) Senator Wyndom Brody
Supergirl
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7

Supergirl

(2015) President Baker
Crossing Jordan
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7

Crossing Jordan

(2001) Foster Eldridge
Baretta
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6

Baretta

(1975) Dom
Police Woman
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6

Police Woman

(1974) Ed Krohl
Touched by an Angel
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7

Touched by an Angel

(1994) Scott Tanner

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2023 Ron
John Sheridan (voice)
Judge Thaddeus Breaker
2021 Nick Columba
Jim Ross
2019 Walter
Nick Columba
2018 Tim Guidry
2017 Jim Ross
President Alcuzan
2016 Scott
Charlie Turner
2015 President Baker
Bruce Dalt
Nick Blanche
2013 Parker Mather
Bob Beldon
Sheriff Jones
2012 Nathan Bell
Tron
Burl Lourd
General Moss
2011 Self
Self
Alan Bradley
Col. Martin
Lloyd
2010 Alan Bradley / Tron
Cpt. Dyer
Captain Ace Speedman
2009 Self
Officer Hadley Ryan
2008 Colin Barrow (voice)
D.C. Cracker
Sheriff Steve Evans
2007 Sheriff Garner
Dr. Woody Woodcomb
President John Sheridan
Tron (archive footage)
N/A
2006 Robert Malden
Clint Lawson
James
Frank Lucas
2005 Lt. Challenger
Tucker Hayes
Detective Bruning
Bruce Boxleitner (voice)
Captain Duval
Ketledge
2004 The President
Gregory
Self - Guest
Hugh
Dr.Dietrich
Sheriff Patrick James
2003 Huck Oberland
N/A
Clifford Chase
Nicholas Preston
Mr. Walker
Lt. Gen. James Longstreet
2002 J.T. Hope
The Chairman
The Chairman (uncredited)
President Howard
Himself
2001 Foster Eldridge
2000 Dr. Robert Lewis
Judd
1999 Ray Patterson / Dr. Goode
John J. Sheridan
Mark Ettinger
1998 Capt. John J. Sheridan
John J. Sheridan
1995 Clayton Andrews
Senator Wyndom Brody
Patrick O'Riley
1994 Scott Tanner
Sam, Sheriff of Cochise County
Davis Healy
John Sheridan
Self
1993 Dr. Frank Ravinel
N/A
1992 Jack Hart
Allan Bodine
Patrick Dunmore
Jumpin' Joe Dugan
Brad Kuffs
1991 Cole Hickel
Detective Kyle Robeshaw
1990 Joey
1989 Jock Hampton
Winton Robbins
Charlie
Peter Langford
1988 N/A
Matthew Garth
1987 Billy Montana
Captain William Wicker
Larry Janson
1986 Scott Collins
Himself
1983 Billy Montana
Lee Stetson
Wyatt Earp
1982 Chase Marshall
Frank Buck
Alan Bradley / Tron
1981 Carl Danton
Charles Trask
1980 Billy Montana
Billie Joe Robbins
Vern Tyree
1979 George Virdon
1978 Jack Gregory
1977 Cisco
Luke Macahan
Luke
1976 Himself - CBS Team
Douglas Lane
Luke
1975 Bobby Joe
Richie Danko
Dom
1974 Ed Krohl
Danny
1970 Rick Welch
1968 Cam Farraday
Kevin Caulder
Paul Colburn
1955 Toby Hogue
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Crew

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2014 Thanks
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Creator
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