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.
Christmas Under the Northern Lights
Doug
2024
Space Command Redemption
General Joe Haldeman
2024
A Gettysburg Christmas
Ron
2023
Babylon 5: The Road Home
John Sheridan (voice)
2023
The Warrant: Breaker's Law
Judge Thaddeus Breaker
2023
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
Nick Columba
2021
Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day
Jim Ross
2020
Holiday Date
Walter
2019
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
Nick Columba
2019
The Christmas Contract
Tim Guidry
2018
Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried
Jim Ross
2017
The Orville
President Alcuzan · (3 episodes)
2017
Double Mommy
Scott
2016
Wedding Bells
Charlie Turner
2016
Supergirl
President Baker · (10 episodes)
2015
So You Said Yes
Nick Blanche
2015
The Thanksgiving House
Parker Mather
2013
Silver Bells
Bruce Dalt
2013
Cedar Cove
Bob Beldon · (36 episodes)
2013
Blackout sur Los Angeles
Nathan Bell
2012
TRON: Uprising
Tron · (18 episodes)
2012
GCB
Burl Lourd · (4 episodes)
2012
AniMen: The Galactic Battle
General Moss
2012
Installing the Cast
Self
2011
TRON: The Next Day
Alan Bradley
2011
51
Col. Martin
2011
Love's Everlasting Courage
Lloyd
2011
TRON: Legacy
Alan Bradley / Tron
2010
Shadows in Paradise
Cpt. Dyer
2010
LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie
Captain Ace Speedman
2010
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Self · (1 episode)
2009
Transmorphers: Fall of Man
Officer Hadley Ryan
2009
Dead Space: Downfall
Colin Barrow (voice)
2008
Aces 'N' Eights
D.C. Cracker
2008
The Bone Eater
Sheriff Steve Evans
2008
Sharpshooter
Sheriff Garner
2007
Chuck
Dr. Woody Woodcomb · (1 episode)
2007
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark
President John Sheridan
2007
The Pixar Story
Tron (archive footage)
2007
07 Spaceys
2007
Heroes
Robert Malden · (3 episodes)
2006
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
Clint Lawson
2006
Double Cross
James
2006
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door
Frank Lucas
2006
King of the Lost World
Lt. Challenger
2005
Commander in Chief
Tucker Hayes · (1 episode)
2005
Legion of the Dead
Sheriff Jones
2005
A Killer Upstairs
Detective Bruning
2005
American Dad!
Bruce Boxleitner (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Young Blades
Captain Duval · (13 episodes)
2005
Arthur Hailey's Detective
Ketledge
2005
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
The President
2004
Saving Emily
Gregory
2004
The Tony Danza Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2004
They Are Among Us
Hugh
2004
Brilliant
Dr.Dietrich
2004
Snakehead Terror
Sheriff Patrick James
2004
Cold Case
Huck Oberland · (1 episode)
2003
NCIS
C. Clifford Chase · (1 episode)
2003
NCIS
Clifford Chase · (1 episode)
2003
The Only Witness
Nicholas Preston
2003
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke
Mr. Walker
2003
Gods and Generals
Lt. Gen. James Longstreet
2003
Hope Ranch
J.T. Hope
2002
She Spies
Chairman · (3 episodes)
2002
Contagion
President Howard
2002
The Making of TRON
Himself
2002
Life in the Balance
2001
Crossing Jordan
Foster Eldridge · (1 episode)
2001
The Perfect Nanny
Dr. Robert Lewis
2000
Perilous
Judd
2000
Twice in a Lifetime
Ray Patterson / Dr. Goode · (1 episode)
1999
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
John J. Sheridan
1999
Free Fall
Mark Ettinger
1999
Babylon 5: Thirdspace
Capt. John J. Sheridan
1998
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
John J. Sheridan
1998
Danielle Steel's Zoya
Clayton Andrews
1997
Me And My Hormones
Mr. Mahar
1996
The Outer Limits
Senator Wyndom Brody · (1 episode)
1995
The Maharaja's Daughter
Patrick O'Riley · (3 episodes)
1995
Touched by an Angel
Scott Tanner · (1 episode)
1994
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
Sam, Sheriff of Cochise County
1994
Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice
Davis Healy
1994
Babylon 5
John Sheridan · (88 episodes)
1994
House of Secrets
Dr. Frank Ravinel
1993
Flight from Justice
Michael Shafer
1993
Double Jeopardy
Jack Hart
1992
Perfect Family
Allan Bodine
1992
The Secret
Patrick Dunmore
1992
The Babe
Jumpin' Joe Dugan
1992
Kuffs
Brad Kuffs
1992
Diplomatic Immunity
Cole Hickel
1991
Murderous Vision
Detective Kyle Robeshaw
1991
Breakaway
Joey
1990
Love with a Twist
Host
1990
Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again
Jock Hampton · (2 episodes)
1989
Tales from the Crypt
Winton Robbins · (1 episode)
1989
The Road Raiders
Charlie
1989
From the Dead of Night
Peter Langford
1989
The Town Bully
1988
Red River
Matthew Garth
1988
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
Billy Montana
1987
Angel in Green
Captain William Wicker
1987
Passion Flower
Larry Janson
1987
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
Scott Collins
1986
The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
Himself
1986
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
Billy Montana
1983
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
Billy Montana · (2 episodes)
1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Lee Stetson · (88 episodes)
1983
I Married Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp
1983
Bare Essence
Chase Marshall · (2 episodes)
1982
Bring 'Em Back Alive
Frank Buck · (17 episodes)
1982
Tron
Alan Bradley / Tron
1982
Fly Away Home
Carl Danton
1981
East of Eden
Charles Trask · (3 episodes)
1981
The Gambler
Billy Montana
1980
The Baltimore Bullet
Billie Joe Robbins
1980
Wild Times
Vern Tyree · (2 episodes)
1980
The Last Convertible
George Virdon · (3 episodes)
1979
Happily Ever After
Jack Gregory
1978
Murder at the World Series
Cisco
1977
How the West Was Won
Luke Macahan · (28 episodes)
1977
Battle of the Network Stars
Himself - CBS Team · (1 episode)
1976
Kiss Me, Kill Me
Douglas Lane
1976
The Macahans
Seth Macahan
1976
Sixpack Annie
Bobby Joe
1975
A Cry for Help
Richie Danko
1975
Baretta
Dom · (1 episode)
1975
Police Woman
Ed Krohl · (1 episode)
1974
The Chadwick Family
Danny
1974
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Rick Welch · (1 episode)
1970
Hawaii Five-O
Cam Farraday · (1 episode)
1968
Hawaii Five-O
Kevin Caulder · (1 episode)
1968
Hawaii Five-O
Paul Colburn · (1 episode)
1968
Gunsmoke
Toby Hogue · (1 episode)
1955
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Presenter · (2 episodes)
1944