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Bill Bixby

Bill Bixby

Acting

Born: January 22, 1934San 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.

Known For
Filmography
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère

L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère

Dr David Banner

2009
The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk

Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)

2008

The Marilyn Files

Self - Host

1992
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

Nick Osborne

1992
The Elvis Conspiracy

The Elvis Conspiracy

Self - Host

1991
The Death of the Incredible Hulk

The Death of the Incredible Hulk

David Banner

1990
The Elvis Files

The Elvis Files

Narrator

1990
Exploring Psychic Powers Live

Exploring Psychic Powers Live

1989
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

David Banner

1989
The Incredible Hulk Returns

The Incredible Hulk Returns

Dr. David Bruce Banner

1988
Sin of Innocence

Sin of Innocence

David McGary

1986
International Airport

International Airport

Harvey Jameson

1985
Murder Is Easy

Murder Is Easy

Prof. Luke Williams

1982
Bride of the Incredible Hulk

Bride of the Incredible Hulk

Dr. David Bruce Banner

1980
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

Self

1980
Black Market Baby

Black Market Baby

Herbert Freemont

1979
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II

The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II

Himself - Host

1979
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

Self

1978
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Narrator

1978

How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness

Self

1978
The Return of the Incredible Hulk

The Return of the Incredible Hulk

David Banner

1977
The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk

Dr. David Bruce Banner

1977
The Kentucky Fried Movie

The Kentucky Fried Movie

Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")

1977
Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island

Arnold Greenwood

1977
The Great Houdinis

The Great Houdinis

Rev. Arthur Ford

1976
The Invasion of Johnson County

The Invasion of Johnson County

Sam Lowell

1976
The Apple Dumpling Gang

The Apple Dumpling Gang

Russel Donavan

1975
Mitzi & 100 Guys

Mitzi & 100 Guys

Self

1975
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love

Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love

William

1974
Shirts/Skins

Shirts/Skins

Teddy Bush

1973
Steambath

Steambath

Tandy

1973
The Magician

The Magician

Anthony Dorian

1973
The Couple Takes a Wife

The Couple Takes a Wife

Jeff Hamilton

1972
Congratulations, It's a Boy!

Congratulations, It's a Boy!

Johnny Gaines

1971
Speedway

Speedway

Kenny Donford

1968
Clambake

Clambake

James J. Jamison III

1967
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!

Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!

Dick Bender

1967
Ride Beyond Vengeance

Ride Beyond Vengeance

Johnsy Boy Hood

1966
Under the Yum-Yum Tree

Under the Yum-Yum Tree

Track Team Coach (uncredited)

1963
Irma la Douce

Irma la Douce

Tattooed Sailor

1963
Lonely are the Brave

Lonely are the Brave

Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)

1962