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Bruce Boxleitner - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 12, 1950 |
|---|---|
| Age | 76 |
| Birthplace | Elgin, Illinois, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Bruce Boxleitner's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Television roles in 'Scarecrow and Mrs. King' and 'Babylon 5'; film appearances in 'Tron' and 'Tron: Legacy' |
Intro
Bruce Boxleitner is an American actor and science fiction writer best known for his leading roles in television series such as 'Scarecrow and Mrs. King' and 'Babylon 5', as well as his appearances in the 'Tron' film series.
Early Life & Background
Bruce Boxleitner was born and raised in Elgin, Illinois. He attended Prospect High School in Mount Prospect, Illinois, and later studied drama at the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago (now The Theatre School at DePaul University).
Career Highlights
- Played Lee Stetson in 'Scarecrow and Mrs. King' (1983–1987)
- Portrayed John Sheridan in 'Babylon 5' (1994–1998)
- Starred as Alan Bradley/Tron in 'Tron' (1982), 'Tron: Legacy' (2010), and related media
- Appeared in the series 'How the West Was Won', 'Bring 'Em Back Alive', and 'Cedar Cove'
Trivia
- Boxleitner is also a science fiction writer and has authored novels such as 'Frontier Earth' and 'Frontier Earth: Searcher'.
- He was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2012 as part of the cast of 'Babylon 5'.
- Boxleitner was married to actress Melissa Gilbert from 1995 to 2011.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Bruce Boxleitner?
Bruce Boxleitner is 76 years old.
When was Bruce Boxleitner born?
Bruce Boxleitner was born the 12 May 1950.
Where is Bruce Boxleitner from?
Elgin, Illinois, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About May 12th, 1950, in brief:
- Historical events: Darius Milhaud's opera 'Bolivar' premiered at the Théâtre de l'Opéra-Comique in Paris on May 12, 1950. The opera is based on the life of Simón Bolívar, the South American liberator. Milhaud's work is noted for its innovative use of orchestration and blending of musical styles.
- Day of the week: May 12th, 1950 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Bewitched by Mel Torme
- Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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