Acting
Bruce Boxleitner
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
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall
Film · 2026
Space Command Redemption
Film · 2024
Christmas Under the Northern Lights
Film · 2024
Babylon 5: The Road Home
Film · 2023
A Gettysburg Christmas
Film · 2023
The Warrant: Breaker's Law
Film · 2023
Far Haven
Film · 2023
In Search of Tomorrow
Film · 2022
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
Film · 2021
Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective Mystery
Film · 2020
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
Film · 2019
Holiday Date
Film · 2019
The Christmas Contract
Film · 2018
Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried
Film · 2017
The Orville
Series · 2017
Wedding Bells
Film · 2016
Double Mommy
Film · 2016
So You Said Yes
Film · 2015
Supergirl
Series · 2015
The Thanksgiving House
Film · 2013
Silver Bells
Film · 2013
Cedar Cove
Series · 2013
AniMen: The Galactic Battle
Film · 2012
Blackout
Film · 2012
TRON: Uprising
Series · 2012
GCB
Series · 2012
TRON: The Next Day
Film · 2011
51
Film · 2011
Love's Everlasting Courage
Film · 2011
Installing the Cast
Film · 2011
TRON: Legacy
Film · 2010
Shadows in Paradise
Film · 2010
LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie
Film · 2010
Transmorphers: Fall of Man
Film · 2009
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Series · 2009
Dead Space: Downfall
Film · 2008
Aces 'N' Eights
Film · 2008
Bone Eater
Film · 2008
07 Spaceys
Film · 2007
Sharpshooter
Film · 2007
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark
Film · 2007
The Pixar Story
Film · 2007
Chuck
Series · 2007
Pandemic
Series · 2007
Double Cross
Film · 2006
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door
Film · 2006
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
Film · 2006
Heroes
Series · 2006
A Killer Upstairs
Film · 2005
King of the Lost World
Film · 2005
Legion of the Dead
Film · 2005
Arthur Hailey's Detective
Film · 2005
Young Blades
Series · 2005
American Dad!
Series · 2005
Commander in Chief
Series · 2005
Snakehead Terror
Film · 2004
Brilliant
Film · 2004
Saving Emily
Film · 2004
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
Film · 2004
They Are Among Us
Film · 2004
The Tony Danza Show
Series · 2004
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke
Film · 2003
Gods and Generals
Film · 2003
The Only Witness
Film · 2003
Cold Case
Series · 2003
NCIS
Series · 2003
The Making of TRON
Film · 2002
Contagion
Film · 2002
Hope Ranch
Film · 2002
She Spies
Series · 2002
Life in the Balance
Film · 2001
Crossing Jordan
Series · 2001
The Perfect Nanny
Film · 2000
Perilous
Film · 2000
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
Film · 1999
Free Fall
Film · 1999
Twice in a Lifetime
Series · 1999
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
Film · 1998
Babylon 5: Thirdspace
Film · 1998
Danielle Steel's Zoya
Film · 1997
Me And My Hormones
Film · 1996
The Outer Limits
Series · 1995
The Maharaja's Daughter
Series · 1995
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
Film · 1994
Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice
Film · 1994
Babylon 5
Series · 1994
Touched by an Angel
Series · 1994
House of Secrets
Film · 1993
Flight from Justice
Film · 1993
Kuffs
Film · 1992
Double Jeopardy
Film · 1992
Perfect Family
Film · 1992
The Babe
Film · 1992
The Secret
Film · 1992
Diplomatic Immunity
Film · 1991
Murderous Vision
Film · 1991
Breakaway
Film · 1990
Love with a Twist
Film · 1990
The Road Raiders
Film · 1989
From the Dead of Night
Film · 1989
Till We Meet Again
Film · 1989
Tales from the Crypt
Series · 1989
Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again
Series · 1989
Red River
Film · 1988
The Town Bully
Film · 1988
Angel in Green
Film · 1987
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
Film · 1987
Passion Flower
Film · 1987
The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
Film · 1986
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
Film · 1986
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
Film · 1983
I Married Wyatt Earp
Film · 1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Series · 1983
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
Series · 1983
Tron
Film · 1982
Bring 'Em Back Alive
Series · 1982
Bare Essence
Series · 1982
Fly Away Home
Film · 1981
East of Eden
Series · 1981
The Baltimore Bullet
Film · 1980
The Gambler
Film · 1980
Wild Times
Series · 1980
The Last Convertible
Series · 1979
Happily Ever After
Film · 1978
Murder at the World Series
Film · 1977
How the West Was Won
Series · 1977
The Macahans
Film · 1976
Kiss Me... Kill Me
Film · 1976
Battle of the Network Stars
Series · 1976
Sixpack Annie
Film · 1975
A Cry for Help
Film · 1975
Baretta
Series · 1975
The Chadwick Family
Film · 1974
Police Woman
Series · 1974
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Series · 1970
Hawaii Five-O
Series · 1969
Hawaii Five-O
Series · 1969
Hawaii Five-O
Series · 1969
Gunsmoke
Series · 1955
Golden Globe Awards
Series · 1944
Gettysburg 1863
Film