In 1999, Boxleitner authored "Frontier Earth" and in 2001, its sequel "Frontier Earth: Searcher", published by The Berkley Publishing Group. The #1 rated cable program was renewed for a third season and is scheduled to premiere in the summer of 2015. In 2013, Boxleitner co-starred with Andie MacDowell and Dylan Neal in Hallmark Channel's first-ever prime-time series, Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove (2013) to rave reviews and an average of 2 million viewers. He is a two-time recipient of the Wrangler Award. Boxleitner 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. Series that aired on CBS and NBC, starring opposite Kenny Rogers Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice (1994) with James Arness (Arness' final film) CBS' remake of Red River with Gregory Harrison, James Arness and Laura Johnson Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone (1994) with Hugh O'Brian and Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills (1986), based on legendary western author Louis L'Amour's novel of the same name. A skilled horseman, Boxleitner utilized his talents in numerous western TV series and films including The Gambler television movie The veteran actor has appeared in numerous recurring roles on TV series including GCB (2012) and Heroes (2006), and has guest-starred on NCIS (2003) and Chuck (2007), among others. Numerous TV movie credits include The Secret (1992) with Kirk Douglas Perfect Family (1992) with Jennifer O'Neill and Joanna Cassidy Double Jeopardy (1992) with Rachel Ward, Sally Kirkland and Sela Ward Passion Flower (1986) with Barbara Hershey and Nicol Williamson and Hallmark Channel movies, Love's Everlasting Courage (2011) and Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door (2006) among many others. Several motion pictures include Gods and Generals (2003) with Robert Duvall, Jeff Daniels, Stephen Lang and Mira Sorvino The Babe (1992) with John Goodman and Kelly McGillis Kuffs (1992) with Christian Slater and The Baltimore Bullet (1980) with James Coburn. The original TRON recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. The multi-talented cast includes Elijah Wood, Mandy Moore, Lance Henriksen, and Paul Reubens. In addition, Boxleitner reprised his role in Tron: Uprising (2012) on Disney's XD TV network, his first animated TV series. The cast includes Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde. Boxleitner most recently starred with Jeff Bridges in TRON: Legacy (2010), the popular motion picture sequel to TRON. In 1994, Boxleitner joined the cast of the popular TV series Babylon 5 (1993) as John Sheridan, President of the Interstellar Alliance, a war hero-turned-diplomat at the helm of Earth Alliance Space Station in the year 2259. King (1983), starring opposite Kate Jackson, which endeared him to fans everywhere and made him a household name. However, it was in Boxleitner's four-year run for CBS's Scarecrow and Mrs. In 1982, Boxleitner was cast as the title role in Disney's cult film Tron (1982) which garnered him science fiction fans worldwide. He went on to star in the CBS series Bring 'Em Back Alive (1982) mini-series East of Eden (1981) and TV movie The Last Convertible (1979). Boxleitner's big break occurred when he was cast opposite James Arness in the pilot for the epic TV series How the West Was Won (1976). He then relocated to Los Angeles and quickly landed a guest spot on the legendary TV series The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) as well as numerous guest roles on series, including Hawaii Five-O (1968), Baretta (1975), Police Woman (1974), and Gunsmoke (1955). In 1972, he starred in the Broadway production of Status Quo Vadis with Ted Danson. A native mid-westerner, he is an alumnus of Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre. Boxleitner received his formal acting training on stage. As one of Hollywood's leading men, Bruce Boxleitner has starred in a major motion picture franchise, numerous feature films, and several popular television series, produced a major network film and TV series, performed on Broadway, and authored two science fiction novels.
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