Bill Bixby
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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Movies (44)
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
2009 · Dr David Banner
The Woman Who Loved Elvis
1993 · Director
The Marilyn Files
1992 · Self - Host
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
1992 · Nick Osborne
Baby of the Bride
1991 · Director
The Elvis Conspiracy
1991 · Self - Host
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
1991 · Director
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
1990 · David Banner, Director, Executive Producer
The Elvis Files
1990 · Narrator
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
1989
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
1989 · David Banner, Director, Executive Producer
The Incredible Hulk Returns
1988 · Dr. David Bruce Banner, Executive Producer
Sin of Innocence
1986 · David McGary
International Airport
1985 · Harvey Jameson
Murder Is Easy
1982 · Prof. Luke Williams
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
1980 · Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980 · Self
Black Market Baby
1979 · Herbert Freemont
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
1979 · Himself - Host
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
1978 · Self
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
1978 · Narrator
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
1978 · Self
Three on a Date
1978 · Director
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
1977 · David Banner
The Incredible Hulk
1977 · Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977 · Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
Fantasy Island
1977 · Arnold Greenwood
The Great Houdinis
1976 · Reverend Ford
The Invasion of Johnson County
1976 · Sam Lowell
The Apple Dumpling Gang
1975 · Russel Donavan
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975 · Self
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
1974 · William
Shirts/Skins
1973 · Teddy Bush
Steambath
1973 · Tandy
The Magician
1973 · Anthony Dorian
The Couple Takes a Wife
1972 · Jeff Hamilton
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
1971 · Johnny Gaines
Speedway
1968 · Kenny Donford
Clambake
1967 · James J. Jamison III
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
1967 · Dick Bender
Ride Beyond Vengeance
1966 · Johnsy Boy Hood
Under the Yum Yum Tree
1963 · Track Team Coach (uncredited)
Irma la Douce
1963 · Tattooed Sailor
Lonely are the Brave
1962 · Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
TV shows (57)
Sons and Daughters
1991 · Director
Ferris Bueller
1990 · Director
Blossom
1990 · Director
The Nutt House
1989 · Director
Murphy's Law
1988 · Director
J.J. Starbuck
1987
Spies
1987 · Director
Better Days
1986 · Director
Sledge Hammer!
1986 · Zeke (uncredited), Director
True Confessions
1986 · Host
Detective in the House
1985 · Director
W*A*L*T*E*R
1984 · Creator
Goodnight, Beantown
1983 · Matt Cassidy
Wizards and Warriors
1983 · Director
The Book Of Lists
1982 · Self- Host
Mr. Merlin
1981 · Director
The Magic of David Copperfield
1978
Flying High
1978
The Incredible Hulk
1977 · David Banner, Director
The Love Boat
1977 · John Ballard
The Oregon Trail
1977 · Director
Once Upon a Classic
1976
Charlie's Angels
1976 · Director
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
1976 · Director
Spencer's Pilots
1976 · Philo McGrew, Director
Bert D'Angelo Superstar
1976 · Director
Rich Man, Poor Man
1976 · Willie Abbott, Director
Kate McShane
1975 · Director
Barbary Coast
1975 · Director
The Magician
1973 · Anthony Blake, Director
Barnaby Jones
1973 · Alex Chandler
The Streets of San Francisco
1972 · Jerry Schilling
Search
1972
The Pet Set
1971 · Self
Night Gallery
1970
Love, American Style
1969 · Darian, Alan
Medical Center
1969 · Dr. Hurst
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969 · Tom Corbett, Director
Room 222
1969 · Director
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · Self
Mannix
1967 · Tony Elliott, Director
The Danny Thomas Hour
1967 · David
Ironside
1967 · Dr. Gallin
Hollywood Squares
1966 · Self - Center Square
That Girl
1966
Valentine's Day
1964 · Carl Pierce
My Favorite Martian
1963 · Tim O'Hara
The Lieutenant
1963 · Pvt. Stu Sallaway
Combat!
1962 · Kline
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self
Straightaway
1961
Ben Casey
1961
Dr. Kildare
1961 · Dr. John Grant, Dr. Ben Mollenhour
The Joey Bishop Show
1961 · Charles Raymond
The Andy Griffith Show
1960 · Ronald Bailey
The Twilight Zone
1959 · OOD
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959