
Bill Bixby
Bill Bixby was an American actor, director, and producer born Wilfred Bailey Everett Bixby III on January 22, 1934, in San Francisco, California. 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
Credits
- 2009 · L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère as Dr David Banner
- 2008 · The Incredible Hulk as Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1992 · The Marilyn Files as Self - Host
- 1992 · Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder as Nick Osborne
- 1991 · The Elvis Conspiracy as Self - Host
- 1990 · Blossom as
- 1990 · The Death of the Incredible Hulk as David Banner
- 1990 · The Elvis Files as Narrator
- 1989 · Exploring Psychic Powers Live as
- 1989 · The Trial of the Incredible Hulk as David Banner
- 1988 · The Incredible Hulk Returns as Dr. David Bruce Banner
- 1987 · J.J. Starbuck as
- 1986 · Sledge Hammer! as
- 1986 · Sin of Innocence as David McGary
- 1985 · International Airport as Harvey Jameson
- 1983 · Goodnight, Beantown as Matt Cassidy
- 1982 · The Book Of Lists as Self- Host
- 1982 · Murder Is Easy as Prof. Luke Williams
- 1980 · Bride of the Incredible Hulk as Dr. David Bruce Banner
- 1980 · The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's as Self
- 1979 · Black Market Baby as Herbert Freemont
- 1979 · The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II as Himself - Host
- 1978 · The Magic of David Copperfield as
- 1978 · Flying High as
- 1978 · NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney as Self
- 1978 · A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court as Narrator
- 1978 · How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness as Self
- 1977 · The Return of the Incredible Hulk as David Banner
- 1977 · The Incredible Hulk as David Banner
- 1977 · The Incredible Hulk as Dr. David Bruce Banner
- 1977 · The Love Boat as John Ballard
- 1977 · The Oregon Trail as
- 1977 · The Kentucky Fried Movie as Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
- 1977 · Fantasy Island as Arnold Greenwood
- 1976 · Once Upon a Classic as
- 1976 · The Great Houdinis as Rev. Arthur Ford
- 1976 · Spencer's Pilots as Philo McGrew
- 1976 · The Invasion of Johnson County as Sam Lowell
- 1976 · Rich Man, Poor Man as Willie Abbott
- 1975 · The Apple Dumpling Gang as Russel Donavan
- 1975 · Mitzi & 100 Guys as Self
- 1974 · Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love as William
- 1973 · Shirts/Skins as Teddy Bush
- 1973 · The Magician as Anthony Blake
- 1973 · Steambath as Tandy
- 1973 · The Magician as Anthony Dorian
- 1973 · Barnaby Jones as Alex Chandler
- 1972 · The Couple Takes a Wife as Jeff Hamilton
- 1972 · The Streets of San Francisco as
- 1972 · The Streets of San Francisco as Jerry Schilling
- 1972 · Search as
- 1971 · Congratulations, It's a Boy! as Johnny Gaines
- 1971 · The Pet Set as Self
- 1970 · Night Gallery as
- 1969 · Love, American Style as Darian
- 1969 · Love, American Style as
- 1969 · Love, American Style as Alan
- 1969 · Medical Center as Dr. Hurst
- 1969 · The Courtship of Eddie's Father as Tom Corbett
- 1968 · Speedway as Kenny Donford
- 1968 · Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Self
- 1967 · Clambake as James J. Jamison III
- 1967 · Mannix as Tony Elliott
- 1967 · Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! as Dick Bender
- 1967 · Ironside as
- 1967 · Ironside as Dr. Gallin
- 1966 · That Girl as
- 1966 · Ride Beyond Vengeance as Johnsy Boy Hood
- 1964 · Valentine's Day as Carl Pierce
- 1963 · Under the Yum-Yum Tree as Track Team Coach (uncredited)
- 1963 · My Favorite Martian as Tim O'Hara
- 1963 · The Lieutenant as Pvt. Stu Sallaway
- 1963 · Irma la Douce as Tattooed Sailor
- 1962 · Combat! as Kline
- 1962 · Lonely are the Brave as Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
- 1961 · The Mike Douglas Show as Self
- 1961 · Straightaway as
- 1961 · Ben Casey as
- 1961 · Dr. Kildare as Dr. John Grant
- 1961 · Dr. Kildare as Dr. Ben Mollenhour
- 1961 · The Joey Bishop Show as Charles Raymond
- 1960 · The Andy Griffith Show as Ronald Bailey
- 1959 · The Twilight Zone as OOD
- 1959 · The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis as