Bill Bixby
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 22, 1934
- Died
- November 21, 1993 (aged 59)
- Birthplace
- San Francisco, California, USA
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 by his kind and compassionate portrayals and the versatility he brought to his work across television and film.
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Filmography
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
Movie · as Dr David Banner
The Marilyn Files
Movie · as Self - Host
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
Movie · as Nick Osborne
The Elvis Conspiracy
Movie · as Self - Host
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
Movie · as David Banner
The Elvis Files
Movie · as Narrator
Blossom
TV · 1 ep
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
Movie · as David Banner
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
Movie
The Incredible Hulk Returns
Movie · as Dr. David Bruce Banner
J.J. Starbuck
TV · 1 ep
Sin of Innocence
Movie · as David McGary
Sledge Hammer!
TV · as Zeke (uncredited) · 1 ep
True Confessions
TV · as Host · 3 eps
International Airport
Movie · as Harvey Jameson
Goodnight, Beantown
TV · as Matt Cassidy · 18 eps
Murder Is Easy
Movie · as Prof. Luke Williams
The Book Of Lists
TV · as Self- Host · 4 eps
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Movie · as Self
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
Movie · as Dr. David Bruce Banner
Black Market Baby
Movie · as Herbert Freemont
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
Movie · as Himself - Host
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
Movie · as Self
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Movie · as Self
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Movie · as Narrator
Flying High
TV · 1 ep
The Magic of David Copperfield
TV · 1 ep
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Movie · as Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
The Incredible Hulk
Movie · as Dr. David Bruce Banner
Fantasy Island
Movie · as Arnold Greenwood
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
Movie · as David Banner
The Incredible Hulk
TV · as David Banner · 82 eps
The Love Boat
TV · as John Ballard · 1 ep
The Oregon Trail
TV · 1 ep
The Great Houdinis
Movie · as Reverend Ford
The Invasion of Johnson County
Movie · as Sam Lowell
Spencer's Pilots
TV · as Philo McGrew · 10 eps
Once Upon a Classic
TV · 2 eps
Rich Man, Poor Man
TV · as Willie Abbott · 12 eps
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Movie · as Self
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Movie · as Russel Donavan
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
Movie · as William
Steambath
Movie · as Tandy
Shirts/Skins
Movie · as Teddy Bush
The Magician
Movie · as Anthony Dorian
The Magician
TV · as Anthony Blake · 21 eps
Barnaby Jones
TV · as Alex Chandler · 1 ep
The Couple Takes a Wife
Movie · as Jeff Hamilton
The Streets of San Francisco
TV · as Jerry Schilling · 1 ep
Search
TV · 1 ep
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
Movie · as Johnny Gaines
The Pet Set
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Night Gallery
TV · 1 ep
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
TV · as Tom Corbett · 73 eps
Medical Center
TV · as Dr. Hurst · 1 ep
Love, American Style
TV · as Darian, Alan · 1 ep
Speedway
Movie · as Kenny Donford
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Movie · as Dick Bender
Clambake
Movie · as James J. Jamison III
Ironside
TV · as Dr. Gallin · 2 eps
Mannix
TV · as Tony Elliott · 1 ep
The Danny Thomas Hour
TV · as David · 1 ep
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Movie · as Johnsy Boy Hood
That Girl
TV · 1 ep
Hollywood Squares
TV · as Self - Center Square · 10 eps
Valentine's Day
TV · as Carl Pierce · 1 ep
Under the Yum Yum Tree
Movie · as Track Team Coach (uncredited)
Irma la Douce
Movie · as Tattooed Sailor
My Favorite Martian
TV · as Tim O'Hara · 107 eps
The Lieutenant
TV · as Pvt. Stu Sallaway · 1 ep
Lonely are the Brave
Movie · as Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
Combat!
TV · as Kline · 1 ep
The Joey Bishop Show
TV · as Charles Raymond · 34 eps
Straightaway
TV · 1 ep
Ben Casey
TV · 1 ep
Dr. Kildare
TV · as Dr. John Grant, Dr. Ben Mollenhour · 1 ep
The Mike Douglas Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Andy Griffith Show
TV · as Ronald Bailey · 1 ep
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
TV · 1 ep
The Twilight Zone
TV · as OOD · 1 ep