Cast

Bruce Boxleitner

Acting

Cast

Bruce Boxleitner

Known for

Acting

Born

1950-05-12

From

Elgin, Illinois, USA

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.

Bruce Boxleitner

Bruce Boxleitner

Biography

TRON: Legacy

Tron

Double Mommy

Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall

The Babe

Passion Flower

Bone Eater

Dead Space: Downfall

The Pixar Story

Blackout

The Only Witness

Arthur Hailey's Detective

Sixpack Annie

Sharpshooter

Gods and Generals

The Baltimore Bullet

Babylon 5: The Road Home

TRON: The Next Day

Danielle Steel's Zoya

Installing the Cast

Christmas Under the Northern Lights

Red River

Aces 'N' Eights

Babylon 5: Thirdspace

LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie

Gettysburg 1863

Kuffs

Double Jeopardy

From the Dead of Night

The Christmas Contract

07 Spaceys

Love's Everlasting Courage

Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried

Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day

Wedding Bells

Holiday Date

Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark

The Gambler

Diplomatic Immunity

King of the Lost World

Space Command Redemption

Me And My Hormones

The Warrant: Breaker's Law

The Gambler: The Legend Continues

Babylon 5: In the Beginning

Babylon 5: A Call to Arms

MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement

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The Thanksgiving House

Silver Bells

I Married Wyatt Earp

Free Fall

The Gambler: The Adventure Continues

Double Cross

Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery

Contagion

Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door

MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill

Far Haven

Transmorphers: Fall of Man

Snakehead Terror

House of Secrets

Happily Ever After

The Perfect Nanny

So You Said Yes

Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice

Shadows in Paradise

The Town Bully

Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke

Legion of the Dead

A Gettysburg Christmas

They Are Among Us

Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone

The Road Raiders

Angel in Green

Kiss Me... Kill Me

A Cry for Help