Bruce Boxleitner

Bruce Boxleitner

Known For:Acting
Gender:Male
Birthday:1950-05-12
Place of Birth:Elgin, Illinois, USA
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Known For: Acting Gender: Male Birthday: 1950-05-12 More

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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. Bruce Boxleitner was born in Elgin, Illinois. 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. Boxleitner's 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, Boxleitner 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. Boxleitner also starred in a number of TV movies and made guest appearances on series such as *The Gambler* and *Supergirl*. Boxleitner was married to actress *Kathryn Crane* from 1977 to 1982. He later married actress *Melissa Gilbert* in 1995, with whom he has two children. The couple divorced in 2011. Aside from acting, Boxleitner 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 is still alive as of the last update and continues to make occasional appearances in the entertainment industry, including voice work and acting roles.
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Babylon 5: The Road Home
Animation Science Fiction Action Adventure
The Warrant: Breaker's Law
Western Thriller Drama
Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day
Drama Crime Mystery TV Movie
Holiday Date
Romance TV Movie
The Christmas Contract
TV Movie Romance Drama
The Orville
Drama Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Double Mommy
Drama TV Movie
Wedding Bells
TV Movie Romance
Supergirl
Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure
So You Said Yes
Romance TV Movie
The Thanksgiving House
TV Movie Family Romance
Silver Bells
Family TV Movie
TRON: Uprising
Animation Drama Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy Family
GCB
Comedy Drama
AniMen: The Galactic Battle
Science Fiction Animation Adventure
TRON: The Next Day
Science Fiction Thriller
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Science Fiction Horror
Love's Everlasting Courage
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TRON: Legacy
Adventure Action Science Fiction
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Reality Sci-Fi & Fantasy Mystery Talk
Transmorphers: Fall of Man
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Dead Space: Downfall
Animation Horror Science Fiction Thriller
Bone Eater
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Sharpshooter
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Chuck
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Heroes
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Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
Mystery Crime Thriller TV Movie
Double Cross
Drama Thriller TV Movie
King of the Lost World
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A Killer Upstairs
Mystery Thriller TV Movie
American Dad!
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Young Blades
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure
Saving Emily
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They Are Among Us
Horror Science Fiction Thriller TV Movie
Snakehead Terror
Horror Science Fiction TV Movie
Cold Case
Crime Drama Mystery
NCIS
Crime Drama Action & Adventure
The Only Witness
Thriller Mystery
Gods and Generals
Drama History War
Hope Ranch
Drama Family Western TV Movie
She Spies
Action & Adventure Comedy
Contagion
Drama Science Fiction
The Perfect Nanny
TV Movie Thriller Drama Mystery
Perilous
TV Movie Thriller
Twice in a Lifetime
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Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
Action Science Fiction Adventure
Free Fall
Thriller Action TV Movie
Babylon 5: Thirdspace
Action Science Fiction Adventure
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
Action Science Fiction Adventure
The Outer Limits
Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Maharaja's Daughter
Drama Action & Adventure Comedy
Touched by an Angel
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Family
Babylon 5
Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure
House of Secrets
TV Movie Thriller Mystery
Flight from Justice
Adventure TV Movie
Double Jeopardy
Thriller TV Movie
Perfect Family
Thriller TV Movie
The Secret
Drama TV Movie
Kuffs
Action Comedy Crime
Diplomatic Immunity
Drama Action Thriller
Murderous Vision
Thriller TV Movie
Breakaway
Comedy Action Drama
Tales from the Crypt
Comedy Mystery Crime Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Road Raiders
Action TV Movie War
From the Dead of Night
Fantasy Horror Mystery TV Movie
Angel in Green
Action Drama TV Movie
Passion Flower
TV Movie Crime Drama
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Action & Adventure Drama Crime
I Married Wyatt Earp
Drama Western TV Movie
Bring 'Em Back Alive
Action & Adventure
Tron
Science Fiction Action Adventure
Fly Away Home
Drama TV Movie War
The Gambler
Western TV Movie
The Baltimore Bullet
Comedy Crime Drama
Happily Ever After
Romance Comedy TV Movie
Murder at the World Series
Drama Thriller TV Movie
Kiss Me, Kill Me
Thriller Drama TV Movie
The Macahans
Western TV Movie
A Cry for Help
Drama TV Movie
Baretta
Crime Drama Mystery
Police Woman
Action & Adventure Crime Drama
Hawaii Five-O
Action & Adventure Drama
Gunsmoke
Western Action & Adventure Drama
  • name:Bruce Boxleitner
  • Known For:Acting
  • Gender:Male
  • Birthday:1950-05-12
  • Place of Birth:Elgin, Illinois, USA
  • Also Known As:
  • 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. Bruce Boxleitner was born in Elgin, Illinois. 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. Boxleitner's 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, Boxleitner 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. Boxleitner also starred in a number of TV movies and made guest appearances on series such as *The Gambler* and *Supergirl*. Boxleitner was married to actress *Kathryn Crane* from 1977 to 1982. He later married actress *Melissa Gilbert* in 1995, with whom he has two children. The couple divorced in 2011. Aside from acting, Boxleitner 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 is still alive as of the last update and continues to make occasional appearances in the entertainment industry, including voice work and acting roles.
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