Bruce Boxleitner
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.
Known For
Acting
1982
asAlan Bradley / Tron
1987
asCaptain William Wicker
2007
as
1999
asJohn J. Sheridan
1998
asJohn J. Sheridan
1998
asCapt. John J. Sheridan
2009
asOfficer Hadley Ryan
2010
asAlan Bradley / Tron
2007
asSheriff Garner
2008
asColin Barrow (voice)
1992
asBrad Kuffs
2007
asPresident John Sheridan
2010
asCpt. Dyer
2003
asMr. Walker
2003
asLt. Gen. James Longstreet
2004
asSheriff Patrick James
2004
asDr.Dietrich
2008
asD.C. Cracker
1990
asJoey
2003
asNicholas Preston
2023
asJohn Sheridan (voice)
2011
asAlan Bradley
2002
asHimself
2005
asDetective Bruning
2002
asPresident Howard
1992
asJack Hart
2011
asCol. Martin
2010
asCaptain Ace Speedman
2008
asSheriff Steve Evans
2011
asLloyd
2004
asGregory
1999
asMark Ettinger
2000
asDr. Robert Lewis
1975
asBobby Joe
1986
asBruce Boxleitner
1983
asBilly Montana
1991
asCole Hickel
2011
asSelf
1997
asClayton Andrews
1987
asBilly Montana
2002
asJ.T. Hope
1980
asBillie Joe Robbins
2006
asJames
2000
asJudd
1991
asDetective Kyle Robeshaw
1987
asLarry Janson
2007
asTron (archive footage)
1980
asBilly Montana
1986
asScott Collins
1989
asCharlie
1992
asAllan Bodine
1993
asDr. Frank Ravinel
2013
asParker Mather
1975
asRichie Danko
2023
asRon
2015
asNick Blanche
2004
asThe President
2023
asJudge Thaddeus Breaker
1978
asJack Gregory
2012
asGeneral Moss
2001
as
2005
asLt. Challenger
1993
asMichael Shafer
1989
asPeter Langford
1990
asHost
2012
asNathan Bell
2013
asBruce Dalt
2024
asGeneral Joe Haldeman
1983
asWyatt Earp
1994
asSam, Sheriff of Cochise County
2016
asCharlie Turner
2006
asFrank Lucas
2004
asHugh
1994
asDavis Healy
2005
asSheriff Jones
2024
asDoug
1988
asMatthew Garth
1977
asCisco
2006
asClint Lawson
2016
asScott
1992
asJumpin' Joe Dugan
1976
asSeth Macahan
1988
as
2017
asJim Ross
2018
asTim Guidry
1981
asCarl Danton
2019
asNick Columba
1974
asDanny
2019
asWalter
1976
asDouglas Lane
1992
asPatrick Dunmore
2005
asKetledge
2020
asJim Ross
2021
asNick Columba
1996
asMr. Mahar
2023
asBen Watkins
1989
asJock Hampton
2012
asTron
asSelf - Guest
asSenator Wyndom Brody
asScott Tanner
asRay Patterson / Dr. Goode
asFoster Eldridge
asBruce Boxleitner (voice)
asJohn Sheridan
asHuck Oberland
asDr. Woody Woodcomb
asCaptain Duval
asToby Hogue
asEd Krohl
asTron
asBurl Lourd
asRick Welch
asLee Stetson
asCam Farraday
asRobert Malden
asLuke Macahan
asWinton Robbins
asCharles Trask
asDom
asHimself - CBS Team
asJock Hampton
asFrank Buck
asBob Beldon
asGeorge Virdon
asC. Clifford Chase
asPatrick O'Riley
asKevin Caulder
asPaul Colburn
asVern Tyree
asPresident Alcuzan
asPresident Baker
asSelf
asTucker Hayes
asBilly Montana
asChase Marshall
asChairman
asSelf - Presenter
asCharles Trask
Production
Crew
2014
asDirecting
