Bruce Boxleitner

Bruce Boxleitner

Acting
Born 1950-05-12Elgin, Illinois, USA

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.

Movies (100)

Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall
9.1

Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall

2026Movie9.1
TRON: Legacy
6.5

TRON: Legacy

2010Movie6.5
Tron
6.6

Tron

1982Movie6.6
Babylon 5: The Road Home
7.1

Babylon 5: The Road Home

2023Movie7.1
Double Mommy
7.4

Double Mommy

2016Movie7.4
Kuffs
5.8

Kuffs

1992Movie5.8
Gods and Generals
6.4

Gods and Generals

2003Movie6.4
Dead Space: Downfall
6.7

Dead Space: Downfall

2008Movie6.7
The Pixar Story
7.5

The Pixar Story

2007Movie7.5
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
7.1

Babylon 5: In the Beginning

1998Movie7.1
The Babe
5.7

The Babe

1992Movie5.7
Bone Eater
3.4

Bone Eater

2008Movie3.4
Babylon 5: Thirdspace
6.6

Babylon 5: Thirdspace

1998Movie6.6
The Only Witness
4.6

The Only Witness

2003Movie4.6
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
6.9

Babylon 5: A Call to Arms

1999Movie6.9
Transmorphers: Fall of Man
3.4

Transmorphers: Fall of Man

2009Movie3.4
The Secret
9.0

The Secret

1992Movie9.0
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
6.8

MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement

2019Movie6.8
Arthur Hailey's Detective
4.5

Arthur Hailey's Detective

2005Movie4.5
Holiday Date
6.4

Holiday Date

2019Movie6.4
LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie
4.5

LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie

2010Movie4.5
Diplomatic Immunity
3.8

Diplomatic Immunity

1991Movie3.8
The Warrant: Breaker's Law
5.6

The Warrant: Breaker's Law

2023Movie5.6
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
6.0

The Gambler: The Legend Continues

1987Movie6.0
Danielle Steel's Zoya
4.9

Danielle Steel's Zoya

1997Movie4.9
Passion Flower
4.3

Passion Flower

1987Movie4.3
The Christmas Contract
6.5

The Christmas Contract

2018Movie6.5
Murderous Vision
9.0

Murderous Vision

1991Movie9.0
Aces 'N' Eights
6.5

Aces 'N' Eights

2008Movie6.5
House of Secrets
3.8

House of Secrets

1993Movie3.8
Red River
6.4

Red River

1988Movie6.4
Far Haven
6.8

Far Haven

2023Movie6.8
Sharpshooter
4.6

Sharpshooter

2007Movie4.6
The Road Raiders
5.3

The Road Raiders

1989Movie5.3
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
6.7

MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill

2021Movie6.7
In Search of Tomorrow
6.7

In Search of Tomorrow

2022Movie6.7
Sixpack Annie
5.4

Sixpack Annie

1975Movie5.4
Double Jeopardy
5.2

Double Jeopardy

1992Movie5.2
TRON: The Next Day
5.6

TRON: The Next Day

2011Movie5.6
The Macahans
6.7

The Macahans

1976Movie6.7
King of the Lost World
4.3

King of the Lost World

2005Movie4.3
Double Cross
3.6

Double Cross

2006Movie3.6
51
4.2

51

2011Movie4.2
Love's Everlasting Courage
6.9

Love's Everlasting Courage

2011Movie6.9
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
6.6

Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills

1986Movie6.6
Christmas Under the Northern Lights
6.1

Christmas Under the Northern Lights

2024Movie6.1
Snakehead Terror
4.5

Snakehead Terror

2004Movie4.5
Angel in Green
6.5

Angel in Green

1987Movie6.5
07 Spaceys
5.0

07 Spaceys

2007Movie5.0
Blackout
7.2

Blackout

2012Movie7.2
A Gettysburg Christmas

A Gettysburg Christmas

2023Movie
The Gambler
5.9

The Gambler

1980Movie5.9
Space Command Redemption
5.0

Space Command Redemption

2024Movie5.0
Wedding Bells
6.1

Wedding Bells

2016Movie6.1
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark
6.5

Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark

2007Movie6.5
Murder at the World Series
6.7

Murder at the World Series

1977Movie6.7
Shadows in Paradise
5.0

Shadows in Paradise

2010Movie5.0
Gettysburg 1863

Gettysburg 1863

Movie
Legion of the Dead
3.9

Legion of the Dead

2005Movie3.9
They Are Among Us
4.1

They Are Among Us

2004Movie4.1
A Killer Upstairs
4.2

A Killer Upstairs

2005Movie4.2
Fly Away Home
6.0

Fly Away Home

1981Movie6.0
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
7.0

The Gambler: The Adventure Continues

1983Movie7.0
Kiss Me... Kill Me
6.8

Kiss Me... Kill Me

1976Movie6.8
Silver Bells
5.3

Silver Bells

2013Movie5.3
The Thanksgiving House
6.1

The Thanksgiving House

2013Movie6.1
A Cry for Help
7.4

A Cry for Help

1975Movie7.4
Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day
7.3

Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day

2020Movie7.3
The Baltimore Bullet
5.7

The Baltimore Bullet

1980Movie5.7
Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried
7.1

Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried

2017Movie7.1
The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
6.4

The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer

1986Movie6.4
Contagion
4.2

Contagion

2002Movie4.2
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door
5.9

Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door

2006Movie5.9
Me And My Hormones

Me And My Hormones

1996Movie
Perfect Family
7.0

Perfect Family

1992Movie7.0
Installing the Cast
5.5

Installing the Cast

2011Movie5.5
The Town Bully
6.5

The Town Bully

1988Movie6.5
Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice
6.0

Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice

1994Movie6.0
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke
5.0

Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke

2003Movie5.0
AniMen: The Galactic Battle
4.0

AniMen: The Galactic Battle

2012Movie4.0
Free Fall
4.6

Free Fall

1999Movie4.6
Hope Ranch
4.5

Hope Ranch

2002Movie4.5
So You Said Yes
5.8

So You Said Yes

2015Movie5.8
The Perfect Nanny
6.2

The Perfect Nanny

2000Movie6.2
The Making of TRON
6.9

The Making of TRON

2002Movie6.9
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
6.5

Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery

2006Movie6.5
Happily Ever After
8.0

Happily Ever After

1978Movie8.0
I Married Wyatt Earp
7.0

I Married Wyatt Earp

1983Movie7.0
From the Dead of Night
6.0

From the Dead of Night

1989Movie6.0
Flight from Justice
5.5

Flight from Justice

1993Movie5.5
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
6.5

Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone

1994Movie6.5
Saving Emily
6.0

Saving Emily

2004Movie6.0
The Chadwick Family
6.5

The Chadwick Family

1974Movie6.5
Till We Meet Again

Till We Meet Again

1989Movie
Perilous
6.5

Perilous

2000Movie6.5
Brilliant
7.5

Brilliant

2004Movie7.5
Life in the Balance
10.0

Life in the Balance

2001Movie10.0
Breakaway
4.0

Breakaway

1990Movie4.0
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
6.0

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

2004Movie6.0
Love with a Twist

Love with a Twist

1990Movie

TV Shows (39)

NCIS
7.6

NCIS

2003Series7.6
American Dad!
7.0

American Dad!

2005Series7.0
Cold Case
7.7

Cold Case

2003Series7.7
Heroes
7.4

Heroes

2006Series7.4
Supergirl
7.3

Supergirl

2015Series7.3
Babylon 5
8.0

Babylon 5

1994Series8.0
Crossing Jordan
7.2

Crossing Jordan

2001Series7.2
Golden Globe Awards
7.0

Golden Globe Awards

1944Series7.0
Hawaii Five-O
7.2

Hawaii Five-O

1968Series7.2
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
7.7

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

1970Series7.7
Tales from the Crypt
8.0

Tales from the Crypt

1989Series8.0
Touched by an Angel
7.2

Touched by an Angel

1994Series7.2
The Orville
7.6

The Orville

2017Series7.6
Chuck
7.7

Chuck

2007Series7.7
The Outer Limits
7.7

The Outer Limits

1995Series7.7
Gunsmoke
6.7

Gunsmoke

1955Series6.7
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
6.7

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

1983Series6.7
Police Woman
6.4

Police Woman

1974Series6.4
Baretta
6.5

Baretta

1975Series6.5
The Tony Danza Show
6.4

The Tony Danza Show

2004Series6.4
Celebrity Ghost Stories
7.3

Celebrity Ghost Stories

2009Series7.3
She Spies
7.6

She Spies

2002Series7.6
TRON: Uprising
7.6

TRON: Uprising

2012Series7.6
Commander in Chief
7.5

Commander in Chief

2005Series7.5
Twice in a Lifetime
6.2

Twice in a Lifetime

1999Series6.2
How the West Was Won
7.0

How the West Was Won

1977Series7.0
Battle of the Network Stars
6.4

Battle of the Network Stars

1976Series6.4
Cedar Cove
6.8

Cedar Cove

2013Series6.8
GCB
6.2

GCB

2012Series6.2
East of Eden
7.4

East of Eden

1981Series7.4
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
5.0

The Gambler: The Adventure Continues

1983Series5.0
Bring 'Em Back Alive
6.1

Bring 'Em Back Alive

1982Series6.1
Bare Essence
5.0

Bare Essence

1982Series5.0
Pandemic
5.1

Pandemic

2007Series5.1
Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again
7.0

Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again

1989Series7.0
The Maharaja's Daughter
6.1

The Maharaja's Daughter

1995Series6.1
Young Blades
5.0

Young Blades

2005Series5.0
Wild Times
6.5

Wild Times

1980Series6.5
The Last Convertible
8.0

The Last Convertible

1979Series8.0