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.
98 movies · 39 shows
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall
2026·0.0
Christmas Under the Northern Lights
2024·6.1
Space Command Redemption
2024·5.0
A Gettysburg Christmas
2023·0.0
Far Haven
2023·6.8
Babylon 5: The Road Home
2023·7.0
The Warrant: Breaker's Law
2023·5.7
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
2021·6.7
Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day
2020·7.4
Holiday Date
2019·6.4
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
2019·6.8
The Christmas Contract
2018·6.5
Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried
2017·7.1
Double Mommy
2016·7.4
Wedding Bells
2016·6.1
So You Said Yes
2015·5.8
The Thanksgiving House
2013·6.1
Silver Bells
2013·5.3
Blackout
2012·7.2
AniMen: The Galactic Battle
2012·4.0
Installing the Cast
2011·5.5
TRON: The Next Day
2011·5.6
51
2011·4.2
Love's Everlasting Courage
2011·6.9
TRON: Legacy
2010·6.5
Shadows in Paradise
2010·5.0
LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie
2010·4.5
Transmorphers: Fall of Man
2009·3.4
Dead Space: Downfall
2008·6.7
Aces 'N' Eights
2008·6.5
Bone Eater
2008·3.4
Sharpshooter
2007·4.6
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark
2007·6.4
The Pixar Story
2007·7.5
07 Spaceys
2007·5.0
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
2006·6.5
Double Cross
2006·3.6
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door
2006·5.9
King of the Lost World
2005·4.3
Legion of the Dead
2005·3.9
A Killer Upstairs
2005·4.2
Arthur Hailey's Detective
2005·4.5
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
2004·6.0
Saving Emily
2004·6.0
They Are Among Us
2004·4.1
Brilliant
2004·7.5
Snakehead Terror
2004·4.5
The Only Witness
2003·4.6
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke
2003·5.1
Gods and Generals
2003·6.4
Hope Ranch
2002·4.5
Contagion
2002·4.3
The Making of TRON
2002·7.0
Life in the Balance
2001·10.0
The Perfect Nanny
2000·6.2
Perilous
2000·6.5
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
1999·6.9
Free Fall
1999·4.6
Babylon 5: Thirdspace
1998·6.6
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
1998·7.1
Danielle Steel's Zoya
1997·4.9
Me And My Hormones
1996·0.0
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
1994·6.5
Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice
1994·6.0
House of Secrets
1993·3.8
Flight from Justice
1993·5.5
Double Jeopardy
1992·5.2
Perfect Family
1992·7.0
The Secret
1992·9.0
The Babe
1992·5.7
Kuffs
1992·5.8
Diplomatic Immunity
1991·3.8
Murderous Vision
1991·9.0
Breakaway
1990·4.0
Love with a Twist
1990·0.0
Till We Meet Again
1989·0.0
The Road Raiders
1989·5.3
From the Dead of Night
1989·6.0
The Town Bully
1988·6.5
Red River
1988·6.4
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987·6.0
Angel in Green
1987·6.5
Passion Flower
1987·4.3
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
1986·6.6
The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
1986·6.3
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
1983·7.0
I Married Wyatt Earp
1983·7.0
Tron
1982·6.6
Fly Away Home
1981·6.0
The Gambler
1980·5.9
The Baltimore Bullet
1980·5.7
Happily Ever After
1978·8.0
Murder at the World Series
1977·6.7
Kiss Me... Kill Me
1976·6.8
The Macahans
1976·6.7
Sixpack Annie
1975·5.4
A Cry for Help
1975·7.4
The Chadwick Family
1974·6.5