Bill Bixby
Biography
Wilfred Bailey Everett Bixby III (January 22, 1934–November 21, 1993) was an American actor, director, and producer. His career spanned more than three decades, during which he became well-known for a variety of television roles. Bixby achieved early popularity starring as Tim O'Hara in the CBS sitcom "My Favorite Martian" (1963-1966), and he later played the widowed father Tom Corbett in the ABC sitcom "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" (1969-1972). He was also recognized for his role as stage magician and detective Anthony Blake in "The Magician" (1973-1974). Bixby's most iconic role came in the late 1970s when he portrayed Dr. David Banner in the CBS science-fiction drama "The Incredible Hulk," a role he reprised in three television movies. In addition to acting, he directed numerous episodes of shows throughout his career. Bixby was nominated for three Emmy Awards. He passed away from complications of prostate cancer on November 21, 1993, at age 59. His enduring legacy is marked b...
Known For
Top 40 Movies
The Incredible Hulk
2008
Under the Yum-Yum Tree
1963
Shirts/Skins
1973
The Invasion of Johnson County
1976
Lonely are the Brave
1962
The Great Houdinis
1976
The Incredible Hulk Returns
1988
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
1989
Murder Is Easy
1982
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
1992
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
1990
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
1974
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Irma la Douce
1963
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
1989
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977
Ride Beyond Vengeance
1966
Speedway
1968
Clambake
1967
Fantasy Island
1977
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
1980
The Apple Dumpling Gang
1975
Sin of Innocence
1986
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
1977
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
1978
Black Market Baby
1979
The Couple Takes a Wife
1972
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
1978
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
1979
Steambath
1973
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975
International Airport
1985
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
1967
The Magician
1973
The Elvis Files
1990
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
1971
The Elvis Conspiracy
1991
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
2009