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Tall, pleasant-looking and affable romantic leading man of TV-movies ("The Last Convertible" 1979, "Passion Flower" 1986), miniseries ("John Steinbeck's 'East of Eden'" 1981) and westerns ("Wild Times" 1980, "I Married Wyatt Earp" 1983). Boxleitner is best known as the star of the TV series "How the West Was Won" (ABC, 1978-79) in which he played James Arness's nephew, a fugitive from the law in the Old West. He went on to headline the short-lived period action show "Bring 'Em Back Alive" (CBS, 1982-83), and was a secret agent opposite Kate Jackson in the tongue-in-cheek espionage series "Scarecrow and Mrs....

Filmography

Bone Eater - ( Sheriff Steve Evans / / Lensing/Awaiting Release / )
Gods and Generals - ( General James Longstreet / 2003 / Released / )
Flight From Justice - ( / 1993 / Released / )
Kuffs - ( Brad Kuffs / 1992 / Released / )
The Babe - ( Jumpin' Joe Dugan / 1992 / Released / )
Diplomatic Immunity - ( Cole Hickel / 1991 / Released / )
Breakaway - ( Joey / 1990 / Released / Alliance Releasing )
The Crystal Eye - ( / 1989 / Released / )
Tron - ( Alan Bradley / 1982 / Released / )
Tron - ( Tron / 1982 / Released / )
The Baltimore Bullet - ( Billie Joe Robbins / 1980 / Released / )
Six Pack Annie - ( Bobby Joe / 1975 / Released / AIP )
TV Credits
Aces 'N' Eights ( 2008 / Released ): Actor
Bone Eater ( 2008 / Released ): Actor
Sharpshooter ( 2008 / Released ): Actor
Pandemic ( 2007 / Released ): Actor
Arthur Hailey's Detective ( 2006 / Released ): Actor
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door ( 2006 / Released ): Actor
Heroes ( 2006 / Released ): Actor
Legion of the Dead ( 2006 / Released ): Actor
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery ( 2006 / Released ): Actor
A Killer Upstairs ( 2005 / Released ): Actor
American Dad ( 2005 / Released ): Voice
Commander in Chief ( 2005 / Released ): Actor
The Only Witness ( 2005 / Released ): Actor
Young Blades ( 2005 / Released ): Actor
Secrets ( 2005 )
TV Episode Captain Duval

The Chameleon ( 2005 )
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To Heir Is Human ( 2005 )
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Invincible Sword ( 2005 )
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Saving Emily ( 2004 / Released ): Actor
Snakehead Terror ( 2004 / Released ): Actor
They Are Among Us ( 2004 / Released ): Actor
Cold Case ( 2003 / Released ): Actor
Killer Flood: The Day the Dam Broke ( 2003 / Released ): Actor
Hope Ranch ( 2002 / Released ): Actor
Crossing Jordan ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
Life in the Balance ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
Melissa Gilbert ( 2001 / Released ): Actor
The Perfect Nanny ( 2001 / Released ): Associate Producer / Actor
The Real Flying Tigers ( 2000 / Released ): Narrator
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms ( 1999 / Released ): Actor
Free Fall ( 1999 / Released ): Actor
Twice in a Lifetime ( 1999 / Released ): Actor
Babylon 5: In the Beginning ( 1998 / Released ): Actor
Intimate Portrait: Melissa Gilbert ( 1998 / Released ): Actor
Thirdspace: A Babylon 5 Adventure ( 1998 / Released ): Actor
The 19th Annual CableACE Awards ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
The Guide to Babylon 5 ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
Me and My Hormones ( 1996 / Released ): Actor
Danielle Steel's "Zoya" ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
The Outer Limits ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
Babylon 5 ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
The Gambler V: Playing For Keeps ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
House of Secrets ( 1993 / Released ): Actor
Double Jeopardy ( 1992 / Released ): Executive Producer / Actor
Jim Thorpe Pro Sports Awards ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
Perfect Family ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
The Secret ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
Murderous Vision ( 1991 / Released ): Actor
Top Billing ( 1991 / Released ): Actor
Love With a Twist ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Sporting Chance ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Backstage at the Zoo: Bears, Bears, Bears ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
Backstage at the Zoo: Pandamonium ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
Backstage at the Zoo: Save That Tiger ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
Backstage at the Zoo: Zookeepers ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
From the Dead of Night ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
Interceptor ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
The Road Raiders ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
Red River ( 1988 / Released ): Actor
The Town Bully ( 1988 / Released ): Actor
Angel in Green ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
Golden Globe Awards ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
CBS Tournament of Roses Parade ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
Passion Flower ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
I Married Wyatt Earp ( 1983 / Released ): Actor
Scarecrow and Mrs. King ( 1983 / Released ): Actor
Bare Essence ( 1982 / Released ): Actor
Battle of the Network Stars XIII ( 1982 / Released ): Actor
Bring 'Em Back Alive ( 1982 / Released ): Actor
Fly Away Home ( 1981 / Released ): Actor
John Steinbeck's "East of Eden" ( 1981 / Released ): Actor
The Gambler ( 1980 / Released ): Actor
Wild Times ( 1980 / Released ): Actor
The Last Convertible ( 1979 / Released ): Actor
Happily Ever After ( 1978 / Released ): Actor
How the West Was Won ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
Murder at the World Series ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
Kiss Me... Kill Me ( 1976 / Released ): Actor
The Macahans ( 1976 / Released ): Actor
A Cry For Help ( 1975 / Released ): Actor
The Chadwick Family ( 1974 / Released ): Actor
Double Cross ( Released ): Actor
She Spies ( Released ): Actor
The Wild West ( Released ): Voice
Touched By an Angel ( Released ): Actor
Full Biography (Back to top)

Tall, pleasant-looking and affable romantic leading man of TV-movies ("The Last Convertible" 1979, "Passion Flower" 1986), miniseries ("John Steinbeck's 'East of Eden'" 1981) and westerns ("Wild Times" 1980, "I Married Wyatt Earp" 1983). Boxleitner is best known as the star of the TV series "How the West Was Won" (ABC, 1978-79) in which he played James Arness's nephew, a fugitive from the law in the Old West. He went on to headline the short-lived period action show "Bring 'Em Back Alive" (CBS, 1982-83), and was a secret agent opposite Kate Jackson in the tongue-in-cheek espionage series "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" (CBS, 1983-87). In 1994, he joined the syndicated series "Babylon 5" as the space station commander. Since his feature debut in the mid-70s, Boxleitner has specialized in playing likable good guys and adventure heroes; he portrayed Jumpin' Joe Dugan, teammate and best friend to the legendary ballplayer in "The Babe" (1992).

Profession(s):
Actor, producer
Sometimes Credited As:
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Family
son:Lee Davis Boxleitner (born on November 16, 1985 in Los Angeles; mother, Kathryn Holcomb)
son:Michael Garrett Boxleitner (born 2 1/2 months prematurely on October 6, 1995; mother, Melissa Gilbert; named in honor of actor Michael Landon)
son:Sam Boxleitner (born in 1980; mother, Kathryn Holcomb)
wife:Melissa Gilbert (married on January 1, 1995)
wife:Kathryn Holcomb (married in May 1977; divorced in 1989; met when they co-starred in TV movie, "The Macahans" (1976); retired from acting after birth of first son in 1980; later married actor Ian Ogilvy)

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Education
The Goodman School of Drama Chicago, Illinois acting 1968
Milestones (Back to top)
1995 Co-starred with Melissa Gilbert in "Danielle Steele's Zoya" (NBC)
1994 Joined the cast of the TV science-fiction series, "Babylon 5", in its second season in the role of John Sheridan; show moved to TNT for its final season in 1997-1998
1993 First starred opposite Melissa Gilbert in NBC's "House of Secrets", a loose remake of "Diabolique"
1992 Executive produced and starred in the Showtime TV movie "Double Jeopardy"
1989 Hosted the Disney Channel series "Backstage at the Zoo"
1988 Starred with James Arness in the CBS remake of "Red River"
1982 Starred with Jeff Bridges in the Disney film "Tron"
1981 Played Charles Trask in the ABC miniseries "John Steinbeck's East of Eden"
1980 Made first appearance as Billy Montana in "The Gambler" (CBS); reprised role in three of the four sequels
1979 Co-starred in the NBC miniseries "The Last Convertible"
1976 First major TV-movie role as James Arness's nephew in "The Macahans" (ABC)
1975 Feature film debut in "Six Pack Annie"
1972 Moved to L.A.
1972 - 1973 Began acting career with walk-on parts in "Hawaii Five-O" and "Police Woman" and with five lines on a "Mary Tyler Moore Show" episode
1971 Professional acting debut, cast as the understudy to the lead in a Chicago production of "Status Quo Vadis"; assumed role when original actor quit
1971 Broadway debut in "Status Quo Vadis" (lasted one performance)
Starred as regular in first TV series, "How the West Was Won" (ABC)
Played Frank Buck in the CBS action series, "Bring 'Em Back Alive"
Co-starred opposite Kate Jackson in the romantic spy series "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" (CBS)


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