As one of Hollywood's leading men, Bruce Boxleitner has starred in a major motion picture franchise, numerous feature films, several popular television series, produced a major network film and TV series, performed on Broadway, and authored two science fiction novels. Boxleitner received his formal acting training on stage. A native mid-westerner, he is an alumnus of Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre. In 1972, he starred in the Broadway production of Status Quo Vadis with 'Ted Danson' , and has three sons: Sam, Lee and Michael.
Father of Sam Boxleitner , Lee Boxleitner (b. 1985) and Michael Boxleitner.
Was appointed to the National Space Society Board of Governors in May, 1998.
Ex-wife Kathryn Holcomb introduced him to his second wife, Melissa Gilbert. He called off his engagement to Melissa twice before they finally made it to the altar. The couple have since divorced.
Ex-brother-in-law of Sara Gilbert and Jonathan Gilbert.
(September 2002) As one of eleven people, he was elected for a three-year term to the National Board of Directors from Screen Actor Guilds Hollywood Division. He received 5,569 votes.
Ex-son-in-law of Barbara Cowan.
Besides Jeff Bridges , he is the only other actor to appear in both TRON and Tron .
Was the presenter of the Golden Boot Award, when Beverly Garland won that honor in 1986.
Met Beverly Garland on an episode of "How the West Was Won" , and became friends for nearly 30 years, until her passing, late in 2008.
Despite not sharing scenes, it was revealed that he had a very good relationship with Beverly Garland on "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" .
Since January 2013, Boxleitner has been in a relationship with publicist Verena King. They were engaged to be married on December 9, 2015 and on October 5, 2016, married in a private ceremony on Oahu, Hawaii.
Has won the Universe Readers Choice Award for Best Actor in a Genre TV Series for Babylon 5 twice (1995, 1996).
Was honored with the Golden Boot Award in 1983.
In 1999, authored "Frontier Earth" and in 2001, its sequel "Frontier Earth: Searcher", published by The Berkley Publishing Group.
Was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City in April 2012 honoring him for his illustrious career in western films. He is a two-time recipient of the Wrangler Award.
A skilled horseman and has owned horses the majority of his adult life.
He and his ex-wife Kathryn Holcomb became first-time grandparents to their eldest son Sam Boxleitner s daughter on November 28, 2014.
In December 2014, his character John Sheridan in Babylon 5 was listed as one of British Film Institute s "Best Sci-Fi Characters of All Time".
In 2012, Babylon 5s John Sheridan was named one of Los Angeles Times: Hero Complexs "TVs Top 50 Sci-Fi Characters".
Was Estee Lauders first spokesperson and model for Lauder for Men (1986-89).
His acting mentor was the late Beverly Garland.
He is left-handed.
