Born
12 May 1950 (75)
Place of Birth
Elgin, Illinois, USA
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 fi...
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.
Christmas Under the Northern Lights
2024
Space Command Redemption
2024
A Gettysburg Christmas
2023
Far Haven
2023
Babylon 5: The Road Home
2023
The Warrant: Breaker's Law
2023
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
2021
Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day
2020
Holiday Date
2019
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
2019
The Christmas Contract
2018
Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried
2017
Double Mommy
2016
Wedding Bells
2016
So You Said Yes
2015
The Thanksgiving House
2013
Silver Bells
2013
Blackout
2012
AniMen: The Galactic Battle
2012
Installing the Cast
2011
TRON: The Next Day
2011
51
2011
Love's Everlasting Courage
2011
TRON: Legacy
2010
Shadows in Paradise
2010
LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie
2010
Transmorphers: Fall of Man
2009
Dead Space: Downfall
2008
Aces 'N' Eights
2008
Bone Eater
2008
Sharpshooter
2007
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark
2007
The Pixar Story
2007
07 Spaceys
2007
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
2006
Double Cross
2006
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door
2006
King of the Lost World
2005
Legion of the Dead
2005
A Killer Upstairs
2005