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Bruce Boxleitner
Known for: ActingBruce 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.
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Babylon 5
as John Sheridan 
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
as Lee Stetson 
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall
as Commissioner Jim Gordon (voice) 
TRON: Legacy
as Alan Bradley / Tron 
How the West Was Won
as Luke Macahan 
Cedar Cove
as Bob Beldon 
TRON: Uprising
as Tron 
Tron
as Alan Bradley / Tron 
Dead Space: Downfall
as Colin Barrow (voice) 
Pandemic
as Kenneth Friedlander 
Holiday Date
as Walter 
Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again
as Jock Hampton 
Wild Times
as Vern Tyree 
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
as Billy Montana 
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as Col. Martin 
Babylon 5: The Road Home
as John Sheridan (voice) 
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
as John J. Sheridan 
Gods and Generals
as Lt. Gen. James Longstreet 
The Babe
as Jumpin' Joe Dugan 
The Maharaja's Daughter
as Patrick O'Riley 
Diplomatic Immunity
as Cole Hickel 
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door
as Frank Lucas 
Double Mommy
as Scott 
Aces 'N' Eights
as D.C. Cracker 
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
as Billy Montana 
Sharpshooter
as Sheriff Garner 
Babylon 5: Thirdspace
as Capt. John J. Sheridan 
Kuffs
as Brad Kuffs 
Arthur Hailey's Detective
as Ketledge 
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
as Nick Columba 
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
as John J. Sheridan 
Transmorphers: Fall of Man
as Officer Hadley Ryan 
The Warrant: Breaker's Law
as Judge Thaddeus Breaker 
The Gambler
as Billy Montana 
Legion of the Dead
as Sheriff Jones 
Space Command Redemption
as General Joe Haldeman 
The Christmas Contract
as Tim Guidry 
Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day
as Jim Ross 
The Baltimore Bullet
as Billie Joe Robbins 
Love's Everlasting Courage
as Lloyd 
King of the Lost World
as Lt. Challenger 
Bone Eater
as Sheriff Steve Evans 
Red River
as Matthew Garth 
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
as Nick Columba 
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke
as Mr. Walker 
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
as Billy Montana 
Shadows in Paradise
as Cpt. Dyer 
Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice
as Davis Healy 
The Only Witness
as Nicholas Preston 
Double Cross
as James 
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark
as President John Sheridan 
So You Said Yes
as Nick Blanche 
Sixpack Annie
as Bobby Joe 
Far Haven
as Ben Watkins 
AniMen: The Galactic Battle
as General Moss 
Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried
as Jim Ross 
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
as Clint Lawson 
The Perfect Nanny
as Dr. Robert Lewis 
Double Jeopardy
as Jack Hart 
Contagion
as President Howard 
Hope Ranch
as J.T. Hope