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Bruce Boxleitner

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Bruce Boxleitner

Bruce Boxleitner is an actor born on May 12, 1950 in Elgin, Illinois, USA. He is known for TRON: Legacy, Tron and Dead Space: Downfall. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Acting
Born
May 12, 1950
Place of birth
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.

Filmography

  1. 2026Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfallas Commissioner Jim Gordon (voice)
  2. 2024Christmas Under the Northern Lightsas Doug
  3. 2023Babylon 5: The Road Homeas John Sheridan (voice)
  4. 2022In Search of Tomorrowas Self
  5. 2021MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Killas Nick Columba
  6. 2020Gourmet Detective: Roux the Dayas Jim Ross
  7. 2019Holiday Dateas Walter
  8. 2019MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagementas Nick Columba
  9. 2018The Christmas Contractas Tim Guidry
  10. 2017Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buriedas Jim Ross
  11. 2017The Orvilleas President Alcuzan · 3 episodes
  12. 2016Double Mommyas Scott
  13. 2016Wedding Bellsas Charlie Turner
  14. 2015Supergirlas President Baker · 10 episodes
  15. 2015So You Said Yesas Nick Blanche
  16. 2013The Thanksgiving Houseas Parker Mather
  17. 2013Cedar Coveas Bob Beldon · 36 episodes
  18. 2012TRON: Uprisingas Tron · 18 episodes
  19. 2012GCBas Burl Lourd · 4 episodes
  20. 2011TRON: The Next Dayas Alan Bradley
  21. 201151as Col. Martin
  22. 2011Love's Everlasting Courageas Lloyd
  23. 2010TRON: Legacyas Alan Bradley / Tron
  24. 2009Transmorphers: Fall of Manas Officer Hadley Ryan
  25. 2008Dead Space: Downfallas Colin Barrow (voice)
  26. 2008Aces 'N' Eightsas D.C. Cracker
  27. 2008Bone Eateras Sheriff Steve Evans
  28. 2007Sharpshooteras Sheriff Garner
  29. 2007Chuckas Dr. Woody Woodcomb · 2 episodes
  30. 2007Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Darkas President John Sheridan
  31. 2007The Pixar Storyas Tron (archive footage)
  32. 2007Pandemicas Kenneth Friedlander · 2 episodes
  33. 2006Heroesas Robert Malden · 3 episodes
  34. 2005King of the Lost Worldas Lt. Challenger
  35. 2005Commander in Chiefas Tucker Hayes · 1 episode
  36. 2005Legion of the Deadas Sheriff Jones
  37. 2005American Dad!as Bruce Boxleitner (voice) · 1 episode
  38. 2004Snakehead Terroras Sheriff Patrick James
  39. 2003Cold Caseas Huck Oberland · 1 episode
  40. 2003NCISas C. Clifford Chase · 2 episodes
  41. 2003Gods and Generalsas Lt. Gen. James Longstreet
  42. 2002She Spiesas Chairman · 3 episodes
  43. 2001Crossing Jordanas Foster Eldridge · 1 episode
  44. 1999Babylon 5: A Call to Armsas John J. Sheridan
  45. 1998Babylon 5: Thirdspaceas Capt. John J. Sheridan
  46. 1998Babylon 5: In the Beginningas John J. Sheridan
  47. 1995The Outer Limitsas Senator Wyndom Brody · 1 episode
  48. 1994Touched by an Angelas Scott Tanner · 1 episode
  49. 1994Babylon 5as John Sheridan · 88 episodes
  50. 1992The Babeas Jumpin' Joe Dugan
  51. 1992Kuffsas Brad Kuffs
  52. 1989Tales from the Cryptas Winton Robbins · 1 episode
  53. 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. Kingas Lee Stetson · 88 episodes
  54. 1982Tronas Alan Bradley / Tron
  55. 1977How the West Was Wonas Luke Macahan · 28 episodes
  56. 1975Barettaas Dom · 1 episode
  57. 1974Police Womanas Ed Krohl · 1 episode
  58. 1970The Mary Tyler Moore Showas Rick Welch · 1 episode
  59. 1969Hawaii Five-Oas Cam Farraday · 1 episode
  60. 1955Gunsmokeas Toby Hogue · 1 episode