Bruce Boxleitner
Known for
If longevity counts for anything, Bruce Boxleitner is an American actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Supergirl'. Drama is where the largest part of the work sits. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. 'TRON: Legacy' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Alan Bradley / Tron.
Bruce Boxleitner
35 Movies
32 Series
If longevity counts for anything, Bruce Boxleitner is an American actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Supergirl'. Drama is where the largest part of the work sits. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. 'TRON: Legacy' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Alan Bradley / Tron.
Movies
Plays Alan Bradley / Tron
TRON: Legacy
2010
Plays Alan Bradley / Tron
Tron
1982
Plays Colin Barrow (voice)
Dead Space: Downfall
2008
Plays Jumpin' Joe Dugan
The Babe
1992
Plays Commissioner Gordon (voice)
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall
2026
Plays Lt. Gen. James Longstreet
Gods and Generals
2003
Plays John Sheridan (voice)
Babylon 5: The Road Home
2023
Plays Nicholas Preston
The Only Witness
2003
Plays Brad Kuffs
Kuffs
1992
Plays D.C. Cracker
Aces 'N' Eights
2008
Plays Nathan Bell
Blackout
2012
Plays Officer Hadley Ryan
Transmorphers: Fall of Man
2009
Plays Matthew Garth
Red River
1988
Plays Ketledge
Arthur Hailey's Detective
2005
Plays John J. Sheridan
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
1999
Plays Lt. Challenger
King of the Lost World
2005
Plays Alan Bradley
TRON: The Next Day
2011
Plays General Joe Haldeman
Space Command Redemption
2024
Plays Bobby Joe
Sixpack Annie
1975
Plays Billie Joe Robbins
The Baltimore Bullet
1980
Plays John J. Sheridan
Babylon 5: In the Beginning
1998
Plays Capt. John J. Sheridan
Babylon 5: Thirdspace
1998
Plays Sheriff Jones
Legion of the Dead
2005
Plays Ben Watkins
Far Haven
2023
Plays President Howard
Contagion
2002
Plays Cole Hickel
Diplomatic Immunity
1991
Plays Cpt. Dyer
Shadows in Paradise
2010
Plays President John Sheridan
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark
2007
Plays Captain Ace Speedman
LEGO® Atlantis: The Movie
2010
Plays Col. Martin
51
2011
Plays Joey
Breakaway
1990
TV Shows
Plays John Sheridan
Babylon 5
1994
Plays Lee Stetson
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Plays Bob Beldon
Cedar Cove
2013
Plays Luke Macahan
How the West Was Won
1977
Plays Tron
TRON: Uprising
2012
Plays Frank Buck
Bring 'Em Back Alive
1982
Plays Captain Duval
Young Blades
2005
Plays President Baker
Supergirl
2015
Plays Burl Lourd
GCB
2012
Plays Robert Malden
Heroes
2006
Plays Patrick O'Riley
The Maharaja's Daughter
1995
Plays President Alcuzan
The Orville
2017
Plays Chairman
She Spies
2002
Plays Dr. Woody Woodcomb
Chuck
2007
Plays Jock Hampton
Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again
1989
Plays C. Clifford Chase
NCIS
2003
Plays Vern Tyree
Wild Times
1980
Plays Billy Montana
The Gambler: The Adventure Continues
1983
Plays Kenneth Friedlander
Pandemic
2007
Plays Senator Wyndom Brody
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Huck Oberland
Cold Case
2003
Plays Ray Patterson / Dr. Goode
Twice in a Lifetime
1999
Plays Rick Welch
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
Plays Foster Eldridge
Crossing Jordan
2001
Plays Bruce Boxleitner (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Ed Krohl
Police Woman
1974
Plays Toby Hogue
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Scott Tanner
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Cam Farraday
Hawaii Five-O
1968
Plays Winton Robbins
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Latest Trailers
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Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall
Full Filmography
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall
Commissioner Gordon (voice)
2026
Film
Space Command Redemption
General Joe Haldeman
2024
Film
A Gettysburg Christmas
Ron
2023
Film
Far Haven
Ben Watkins
2023
Film
Babylon 5: The Road Home
John Sheridan (voice)
2023
Film
The Orville
President Alcuzan · 3 episodes
2017–
TV
Supergirl
President Baker · 10 episodes
2015–
TV
Cedar Cove
Bob Beldon · 36 episodes
2013–
TV
GCB
Burl Lourd · 4 episodes
2012
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Bruce Boxleitner and where are they from?
Bruce Boxleitner is 76 years old, born on May 12, 1950 in Elgin, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Bruce Boxleitner?
Bruce Boxleitner is best known for roles in TRON: Legacy, Tron, Dead Space: Downfall.
How many movies has Bruce Boxleitner been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1974), Bruce Boxleitner has appeared in 35 movies and 31 TV shows.
What was Bruce Boxleitner's first movie?
The career of Bruce Boxleitner began with The Chadwick Family (1974).
What is Bruce Boxleitner's most recent movie or series?
Bruce Boxleitner's most recent release is Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall, which premiered on June 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Bruce Boxleitner appeared in?
On television, Bruce Boxleitner has appeared in Supergirl, Heroes, NCIS, American Dad!.
Bruce Boxleitner
1950-05-12 · Elgin, Illinois, USA
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.