Bruce Boxleitner

Date of Birth: May 12, 1950

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Bruce Boxleitner is an accomplished American actor, science fiction and suspense writer, best known for his leading roles in popular television series and films. Born on May 12, 1950, in Elgin, Illinois, Boxleitner began his acting career in the early 1970s. He quickly rose to fame with his role as Luke Macahan in the television series “How the West Was Won” (1976-1979). Boxleitner’s breakthrough role came in 1982 when he starred as Alan Bradley/Tron in the science fiction film “Tron.” This role cemented his status as a science fiction icon and led to his reprisal of the role in the 2010 sequel, “Tron: Legacy.” He is also widely known for his portrayal of Captain John Sheridan in the hit television series “Babylon 5” (1994-1998). In addition to his acting career, Bruce Boxleitner has authored two science fiction novels: “Frontier Earth” (1999) and its sequel, “Frontier Earth: Searcher” (2001). His literary work further showcases his affinity for the science fiction genre. Boxleitner has been married three times, first to Kathryn Holcomb, with whom he had two sons, then to actress Melissa Gilbert, with whom he had one son. He is currently married to publicist Verena King since 2016.

5 Interesting Facts about Bruce Boxleitner

1. Bruce Boxleitner was awarded the Golden Boot Award in 1983 for his contributions to Western television shows and movies.

2. He has voiced characters in several video games, including “Tron 2.0” and “Kingdom Hearts II.”

3. Boxleitner trained as an actor at the Goodman School of Drama at the Art Institute of Chicago.

4. He has appeared in numerous Hallmark Channel movies, becoming a familiar face to fans of the network.

5. In addition to acting, Boxleitner is an accomplished horseman and has participated in celebrity rodeos.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Bruce Boxleitner

1. “If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life.”

2. “Science fiction is a genre that allows us to explore the future and speculate about what might be possible.”

3. “I think ‘Babylon 5’ was ahead of its time in many ways, and its influence can still be seen in today’s television.”

4. “Acting is a craft that you never stop learning. Every role teaches you something new.”

5. “The Western genre is a classic, and I’m proud to have been a part of it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Bruce Boxleitner’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $3 million.

Children

Bruce Boxleitner has three sons: 1. Sam Boxleitner (born 1980) with Kathryn Holcomb. 2. Lee Boxleitner (born 1985) with Kathryn Holcomb. 3. Michael Boxleitner (born 1995) with Melissa Gilbert.