Trivia

In December 2014, his character John Sheridan in Babylon 5 (1993) was listed as one of Institute, British Film's "Best Sci-Fi Characters of All Time".

Was Estee Lauder's first spokesperson and model for Lauder for Men (1986-89).

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.

A skilled horseman and has owned horses the majority of his adult life.

Besides Jeff Bridges, he is the only other actor to appear in both Tron (1982) and Tron: Legacy (2010).

Met Beverly Garland on an episode of How the West Was Won (1976), and became friends for nearly 30 years, until her passing, late in 2008.

He and his ex-wife Kathryn Holcomb became first-time grandparents to their eldest son Sam Boxleitner's daughter on November 28, 2014.

Has won the Universe Reader's Choice Award for Best Actor in a Genre TV Series for Babylon 5 (1993) twice (1995, 1996).

His acting mentor was the late Beverly Garland.

In 1999, authored "Frontier Earth" and in 2001, its sequel "Frontier Earth: Searcher", published by The Berkley Publishing Group.

In 2012, Babylon 5 (1993)'s John Sheridan was named one of Los Angeles Times: Hero Complex's "TV's Top 50 Sci-Fi Characters".

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.

Despite sharing limited screen time, it was revealed that he had a very good relationship with Beverly Garland on Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983).

Father of Sam Boxleitner (b. 1980), Lee Boxleitner (b. 1985) and Michael Boxleitner (b. 1995).

Was appointed to the National Space Society Board of Governors in May, 1998.

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.

Ex-brother-in-law of Sara Gilbert and Jonathan Gilbert.

Was the presenter of the Golden Boot Award, when Beverly Garland won that honor in 1986.

As one of eleven people, he was elected for a three-year term to the National Board of Directors from Screen Actor Guild's Hollywood Division. He received 5,569 votes. (September 2002)

Was honored with the Golden Boot Award in 1983.

Ex-son-in-law of Barbara Cowan.

Born on exactly the same date as Gabriel Byrne.