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 bor ... n 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
as John Sheridan
Episodes: 89
First Aired: Jan 26, 1994
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
as Lee Stetson
Episodes: 88
First Aired: Oct 03, 1983
Cedar Cove
as Bob Beldon
Episodes: 36
First Aired: Jul 20, 2013
How the West Was Won
as Luke Macahan
Episodes: 28
First Aired: Feb 06, 1977
TRON: Uprising
as Tron
Episodes: 18
First Aired: Jun 07, 2012
Bring 'Em Back Alive
as Frank Buck
Episodes: 17
First Aired: Sep 24, 1982
Young Blades
as Captain Duval
Episodes: 13
First Aired: Jan 23, 2005
Supergirl
as President Baker
Episodes: 10
First Aired: Oct 26, 2015
GCB
as Burl Lourd
Episodes: 4
First Aired: Mar 04, 2012
Heroes
as Robert Malden
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Sep 25, 2006
East of Eden
as Charles Trask
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Feb 08, 1981
The Last Convertible
as George Virdon
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Sep 24, 1979
The Maharaja's Daughter
as Patrick O'Riley
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Feb 02, 1995
The Orville
as President Alcuzan
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Sep 10, 2017
She Spies
as Chairman
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Jul 20, 2002
Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again
as Jock Hampton
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Nov 19, 1989
Wild Times
as Vern Tyree
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Jan 24, 1980
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
as Billy Montana
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Nov 28, 1983
Bare Essence
as Chase Marshall
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Oct 04, 1982
The Outer Limits
as Senator Wyndom Brody
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 26, 1995
Touched by an Angel
as Scott Tanner
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 21, 1994
Twice in a Lifetime
as Ray Patterson / Dr. Goode
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 25, 1999
Crossing Jordan
as Foster Eldridge
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 24, 2001
American Dad!
as Bruce Boxleitner (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Feb 06, 2005
Cold Case
as Huck Oberland
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 28, 2003
Chuck
as Dr. Woody Woodcomb
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 24, 2007
Gunsmoke
as Toby Hogue
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 10, 1955
Police Woman
as Ed Krohl
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 13, 1974
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
as Rick Welch
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 19, 1970
Hawaii Five-O
as Cam Farraday
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 20, 1968
Tales from the Crypt
as Winton Robbins
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 10, 1989
Baretta
as Dom
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 17, 1975
NCIS
as C. Clifford Chase
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 23, 2003
Hawaii Five-O
as Kevin Caulder
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 20, 1968
Hawaii Five-O
as Paul Colburn
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 20, 1968
Babylon 5
as Capt. John J. Sheridan
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 26, 1994
NCIS
as Clifford Chase
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 23, 2003
Commander in Chief
as Tucker Hayes
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 27, 2005
Babylon 5
as Self
Episodes: 9
First Aired: Jan 26, 1994
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Presenter
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Jan 20, 1944
The Tony Danza Show
as Self - Guest
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 13, 2004
Battle of the Network Stars
as Himself - CBS Team
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 13, 1976
Celebrity Ghost Stories
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 03, 2009
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