Bruce Boxleitner
Actor and author of science fiction works
Born
May 12th, 1950
75 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor and author, he gained recognition for his performances in television and film, particularly in science fiction genres. Boxleitner starred as John Sheridan in the popular TV series 'Babylon 5' and portrayed Tron in the original 'Tron' film, contributing to the iconic status of the franchise. He has also appeared in numerous other TV shows and movies throughout his career and authored several novels, primarily within the science fiction realm.
Starred as John Sheridan in 'Babylon 5'
Portrayed Tron in the film 'Tron'
Authored multiple science fiction novels
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