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.
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movieBatman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall
2026
Commissioner Gordon (voice)
movieSpace Command Redemption
2024
General Joe Haldeman
movieFar Haven
2023
Ben Watkins
movieBabylon 5: The Road Home
2023
John Sheridan (voice)
movieThe Warrant: Breaker's Law
2023
Judge Thaddeus Breaker
movieHoliday Date
2019
Walter
movieThe Christmas Contract
2018
Tim Guidry
tvThe Orville
2017
President Alcuzan
movieWedding Bells
2016
Charlie Turner
tvSupergirl
2015
President Baker
movieSo You Said Yes
2015
Nick Blanche
movieThe Thanksgiving House
2013
Parker Mather
movieSilver Bells
2013
Bruce Dalt
tvCedar Cove
2013
Bob Beldon
movieBlackout
2012
Nathan Bell
tvGCB
2012
Burl Lourd
movieAniMen: The Galactic Battle
2012
General Moss
movieTRON: The Next Day
2011
Alan Bradley
movie51
2011
Col. Martin
movieTRON: Legacy
2010
Alan Bradley / Tron
movieShadows in Paradise
2010
Cpt. Dyer
movieLEGO® Atlantis: The Movie
2010
Captain Ace Speedman
movieTransmorphers: Fall of Man
2009
Officer Hadley Ryan
movieDead Space: Downfall
2008
Colin Barrow (voice)
movieAces 'N' Eights
2008
D.C. Cracker
movieBone Eater
2008
Sheriff Steve Evans
movieSharpshooter
2007
Sheriff Garner
tvChuck
2007
Dr. Woody Woodcomb
movieBabylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark
2007
President John Sheridan
movieThe Pixar Story
2007
Tron (archive footage)
tvPandemic
2007
Kenneth Friedlander
tvHeroes
2006
Robert Malden
movieMystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
2006
Clint Lawson
movieKing of the Lost World
2005
Lt. Challenger
tvCommander in Chief
2005
Tucker Hayes
movieLegion of the Dead
2005
Sheriff Jones
movieA Killer Upstairs
2005
Detective Bruning
tvAmerican Dad!
2005
Bruce Boxleitner (voice)
tvYoung Blades
2005
Captain Duval
movieSpecial Report: Zombie Invasion
2004
The President
movieSaving Emily
2004
Gregory
The Tony Danza Show
2004
Self - Guest
movieBrilliant
2004
Dr.Dietrich
movieSnakehead Terror
2004
Sheriff Patrick James
tvCold Case
2003
Huck Oberland
tvNCIS
2003
C. Clifford Chase
movieThe Only Witness
2003
Nicholas Preston
movieGods and Generals
2003
Lt. Gen. James Longstreet
movieHope Ranch
2002
J.T. Hope
tvShe Spies
2002
Chairman
movieContagion
2002
President Howard
movieThe Making of TRON
2002
Himself
tvCrossing Jordan
2001
Foster Eldridge
movieThe Perfect Nanny
2000
Dr. Robert Lewis
tvTwice in a Lifetime
1999
Ray Patterson / Dr. Goode
movieBabylon 5: A Call to Arms
1999
John J. Sheridan
movieFree Fall
1999
Mark Ettinger
movieBabylon 5: Thirdspace
1998
Capt. John J. Sheridan
movieBabylon 5: In the Beginning
1998
John J. Sheridan
movieDanielle Steel's Zoya
1997
Clayton Andrews
tvThe Outer Limits
1995
Senator Wyndom Brody
tvThe Maharaja's Daughter
1995
Patrick O'Riley
tvTouched by an Angel
1994
Scott Tanner
movieWyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
1994
Sam, Sheriff of Cochise County
movieGunsmoke: One Man's Justice
1994
Davis Healy
tvBabylon 5
1994
John Sheridan
movieHouse of Secrets
1993
Dr. Frank Ravinel
movieFlight from Justice
1993
Michael Shafer
movieDouble Jeopardy
1992
Jack Hart
moviePerfect Family
1992
Allan Bodine
movieThe Secret
1992
Patrick Dunmore
movieThe Babe
1992
Jumpin' Joe Dugan
movieKuffs
1992
Brad Kuffs
movieDiplomatic Immunity
1991
Cole Hickel
movieMurderous Vision
1991
Detective Kyle Robeshaw
movieTill We Meet Again
1989
Jock Hampton
tvJudith Krantz's Till We Meet Again
1989
Jock Hampton
tvTales from the Crypt
1989
Winton Robbins
movieThe Road Raiders
1989
Charlie
movieFrom the Dead of Night
1989
Peter Langford
movieRed River
1988
Matthew Garth
movieThe Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987
Billy Montana
movieAngel in Green
1987
Captain William Wicker
moviePassion Flower
1987
Larry Janson
movieLouis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
1986
Scott Collins
movieThe Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
1986
Bruce Boxleitner
movieThe Gambler: The Adventure Continues
1983
Billy Montana
tvThe Gambler: The Adventure Continues
1983
Billy Montana
tvScarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Lee Stetson
movieI Married Wyatt Earp
1983
Wyatt Earp
tvBare Essence
1982
Chase Marshall
tvBring 'Em Back Alive
1982
Frank Buck
movieTron
1982
Alan Bradley / Tron
movieFly Away Home
1981
Carl Danton
tvEast of Eden
1981
Charles Trask
movieThe Gambler
1980
Billy Montana
movieThe Baltimore Bullet
1980
Billie Joe Robbins
tvWild Times
1980
Vern Tyree
tvThe Last Convertible
1979
George Virdon
Happily Ever After
1978
Jack Gregory
tvHow the West Was Won
1977
Luke Macahan
tvBattle of the Network Stars
1976
Himself - CBS Team
movieKiss Me... Kill Me
1976
Douglas Lane
movieThe Macahans
1976
Seth Macahan
movieSixpack Annie
1975
Bobby Joe
movieA Cry for Help
1975
Richie Danko
tvPolice Woman
1974
Ed Krohl
tvThe Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
Rick Welch
tvHawaii Five-O
1968
Cam Farraday / Kevin Caulder / Paul Colburn
tvGunsmoke
1955
Toby Hogue
tvGolden Globe Awards
1944
Self - Presenter
Crew1
movieDownstairs
2014
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