Bill Bixby
Actor
Born January 22, 1934 in San Francisco, California, USA
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 by his kind and compassionate portrayals and the versatility he brought to his work across television and film.
Filmography
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
Dr David Banner
The Incredible Hulk
Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Woman Who Loved Elvis
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
Nick Osborne
Baby of the Bride
The Elvis Conspiracy
Self - Host
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
Ferris Bueller
Blossom
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
The Elvis Files
Narrator
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
Murphy's Law
The Incredible Hulk Returns
Dr. David Bruce Banner
J.J. Starbuck
Spies
Better Days
Sledge Hammer!
Zeke (uncredited)
Sin of Innocence
David McGary
International Airport
Harvey Jameson
W*A*L*T*E*R
Goodnight, Beantown
Matt Cassidy
Wizards and Warriors
Murder Is Easy
Prof. Luke Williams
Mr. Merlin
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self
Black Market Baby
Herbert Freemont
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
Himself - Host
The Magic of David Copperfield
Flying High
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Self
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Narrator
Three on a Date
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
The Incredible Hulk
Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Incredible Hulk
David Banner
The Love Boat
John Ballard
The Oregon Trail
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
Fantasy Island
Arnold Greenwood
Once Upon a Classic
The Great Houdinis
Rev. Arthur Ford
Charlie's Angels
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
Spencer's Pilots
Philo McGrew
The Invasion of Johnson County
Sam Lowell
Bert D'Angelo Superstar
Rich Man, Poor Man
Willie Abbott
Kate McShane
Barbary Coast
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Russel Donavan
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
William
Shirts/Skins
Teddy Bush
The Magician
Anthony Blake
Steambath
Tandy
The Magician
Anthony Dorian
Barnaby Jones
Alex Chandler
The Couple Takes a Wife
Jeff Hamilton
The Streets of San Francisco
Search
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
Johnny Gaines
The Pet Set
Self
Night Gallery
Love, American Style
Darian
Medical Center
Dr. Hurst
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Tom Corbett
Room 222
Speedway
Kenny Donford
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
Clambake
James J. Jamison III
Mannix
Tony Elliott
The Danny Thomas Hour
David
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Dick Bender
Ironside
Hollywood Squares
Self - Center Square
That Girl
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Johnsy Boy Hood
Valentine's Day
Carl Pierce
Under the Yum Yum Tree
Track Team Coach (uncredited)
My Favorite Martian
Tim O'Hara
The Lieutenant
Pvt. Stu Sallaway
Irma la Douce
Tattooed Sailor
Combat!
Kline
Lonely are the Brave
Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Straightaway
Ben Casey
Dr. Kildare
Dr. John Grant
The Andy Griffith Show
Ronald Bailey
The Twilight Zone
OOD
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis