Bruce Boxleitner
Acting
🎂 1950-05-12
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.
Cast credits(136)
C. Clifford Chase
2003
Bruce Boxleitner (voice)
2005
President Baker
2015
Cam Farraday
1968
Kevin Caulder
1968
Paul Colburn
1968
Huck Oberland
2003
Dr. Woody Woodcomb
2007
Foster Eldridge
2001
President Alcuzan
2017
Self - Presenter
1944
Robert Malden
2006
John Sheridan
1994
Toby Hogue
1955
Ed Krohl
1974
Winton Robbins
1989
Senator Wyndom Brody
1995
Scott Tanner
1994
Dom
1975
Self - Guest
2004
Self
2009
Alan Bradley / Tron
2010
Lee Stetson
1983
Rick Welch
1970
Luke Macahan
1977
Chairman
2002
Alan Bradley / Tron
1982
Ray Patterson / Dr. Goode
1999
Tucker Hayes
2005
Tron
2012
Tron (archive footage)
2007
Himself - CBS Team
1976
Nick Columba
2019
Alan Bradley
2011
Burl Lourd
2012
Nick Columba
2021
John Sheridan (voice)
2023
Clayton Andrews
1997
Mark Ettinger
1999
Billy Montana
1983
Bob Beldon
2013
Lt. Gen. James Longstreet
2003
Nathan Bell
2012
Sheriff Garner
2007
Colin Barrow (voice)
2008
Sheriff Steve Evans
2008
Richie Danko
1975
Himself
2002
Brad Kuffs
1992
Jumpin' Joe Dugan
1992
Billy Montana
1980
Lt. Challenger
2005
Capt. John J. Sheridan
1998
Self
2011
Tim Guidry
2018
Charles Trask
1981
Nicholas Preston
2003
General Joe Haldeman
2024
Frank Buck
1982
Mr. Walker
2003
Clint Lawson
2006
Parker Mather
2013
Jock Hampton
1989
Cole Hickel
1991
Himself
1986
Jim Ross
2020
Matthew Garth
1988
Seth Macahan
1976
Scott
2016
Carl Danton
1981
George Virdon
1979
John J. Sheridan
1999
Charlie
1989
John J. Sheridan
1998
Jack Hart
1992
Peter Langford
1989
Allan Bodine
1992
Jim Ross
2017
Jack Gregory
1978
Davis Healy
1994
Dr. Robert Lewis
2000
Dr.Dietrich
2004
Charlie Turner
2016
Nick Blanche
2015
James
2006
Judge Thaddeus Breaker
2023
Billy Montana
1987
Vern Tyree
1980
Col. Martin
2011
Frank Lucas
2006
Lloyd
2011
Wyatt Earp
1983
Patrick O'Riley
1995
Billy Montana
1983
Ron
2023
Sam, Sheriff of Cochise County
1994
Douglas Lane
1976
Detective Kyle Robeshaw
1991
Captain Duval
2005
Officer Hadley Ryan
2009
President John Sheridan
2007
Bruce Dalt
2013
1988
Sheriff Jones
2005
Captain William Wicker
1987
Chase Marshall
1982
Joey
1990
Billie Joe Robbins
1980
Ketledge
2005
Judd
2000
Mr. Mahar
1996
Cpt. Dyer
2010
Sheriff Patrick James
2004
Charles Trask
1981
Danny
1974
Dr. Frank Ravinel
1993
Patrick Dunmore
1992
Hugh
2004
Bobby Joe
1975
D.C. Cracker
2008
Cisco
1977
Larry Janson
1987
President Howard
2002
2001
J.T. Hope
2002
Doug
2024
Gregory
2004
Scott Collins
1986
Walter
2019
Captain Ace Speedman
2010
General Moss
2012
The President
2004
Detective Bruning
2005
Michael Shafer
1993
2007
Host
1990
