Bruce Boxleitner

Biography for Bruce Boxleitner

Bruce Boxleitner (born May 12, 1950 in Elgin, Illinois) is an American actor, best known for his leading roles in the television series Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Babylon 5, and his starring role in the film Tron. He has made appearances in many other TV shows, such as Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again and She Spies.

Bruce is married to actress Melissa Gilbert.

Born on May 12, 1950 in Elgin in Illinois, Bruce Boxleitner obtained his first big role in 1976 with the TV Western series the conquest of the West (first The Maclahans and 2 years later How the West Was). He then began a long career on television where he chained series and TV movies including the 4 episodes of gamblers with Kenny Rogers, the Frank Hunter of Fauves series who lasted only a season and then the success of the two made the pair where he played The spy Lee Stetson for 4 years against Kate Jackson. After a multitude of TV movies, he returns to the TV series by taking the next generation of actor Michael O'Hare for the 2nd season of the Babylon 5 science fiction soap for which he will remain faithful to the end (four seasons + three TV movies ). Bruce Boxleitner was also the hero of the visionary film Tron in 1982 which was the very first film made in synthetic images. He recently started writing with a trilogy of novels, 2 volumes of which have appeared to date: Frontier Earth and Searcher, it is a science fiction western, his two favorite subjects. He is currently the husband of actress Melissa Gilbert.

Bruce Boxleitner is an American actor known for his roles in popular films and television series. He was born on May 12, 1950 in Elgin, Illinois, in the United States.

Boxleitner began his career as an actor in the 1970s, appearing in theatrical productions and TV movies. He played in films such as "Tron" and "The Wings of Hell", as well as in television series such as "Babylon 5" and "Lonesome Dove".

Boxleitner is also known for his cowboy roles in westerns such as "the four Horsemakers of the Apocalypse" and "The Gambeler". In addition to his acting career, Boxleitner is also a talented writer, having published several successful novels.

Apart from his acting career, Boxleitner is a fervent defender of the cause of war veterans and actively engages in charities to support veterans and their families. He is also a fervent environmentalist and strives to educate people about environmental issues.

In summary, Bruce Boxleitner is a talented and versatile American actor who has played in popular films and television series, as well as as a writer. He is also a defender of the veterans of war and the environment.

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Trivia

• Was appointed to the National Space Society Board of Governors in May, 1998.
• Ex-Wife Kathryn Holcomb introduced him to present wife, Melissa Gilbert. He called off his engagement to Melissa Gilbert twice before they finally made it to the altar.
• Wrote the science fiction novels "Frontier Earth and Frontier Earth: Searcher".
• As one of eleven people, he was elected for a three-year term to the National Board of Directors from Screen Actor Guild's Hollywood Division. He received 5,569 votes. [September 2002]

Family

• Spouse : Melissa Gilbert (1 January 1995 - present) 1 son, Kathryn Holcomb (May 1977 - 1987) (divorced) 2 sons.
• Father of Sam (b. 1980), Lee (b. 1985) and Michael (b. 1995).
• He and his wife Melissa have a combined family; Bruce's two sons, Melissa's son and one son together.
• Brother-in-law of Sara Gilbert and Jonathan Gilbert.
• Has one stepson, Dakota (b. 1989).

Author of the card

• Creation date: 01/07/2003 by stals