Bill Bixby
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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Movies (29)
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
as Dr David Banner
2009
The Incredible Hulk
as Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
2008
The Woman Who Loved Elvis
Director (Directing)
1993
The Marilyn Files
as Self - Host
1992
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
as Nick Osborne
1992
Baby of the Bride
Director (Directing)
1991
The Elvis Conspiracy
as Self - Host
1991
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
Director (Directing)
1991
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
1990
The Elvis Files
as Narrator
1990
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
1989
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
1989
The Incredible Hulk Returns
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
1988
Sin of Innocence
as David McGary
1986
International Airport
as Harvey Jameson
1985
Murder Is Easy
as Prof. Luke Williams
1982
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
1980
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
as Self
1980
Black Market Baby
as Herbert Freemont
1979
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
as Himself - Host
1979
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
1978
Three on a Date
Director (Directing)
1978
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
1977
The Incredible Hulk
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
1977
The Kentucky Fried Movie
as Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
1977
Fantasy Island
as Arnold Greenwood
1977
The Great Houdinis
as Rev. Arthur Ford
1976
TV Shows (21)
Sons and Daughters
Director (Directing)
1991
Ferris Bueller
Director (Directing)
1990
Blossom
1990
Murphy's Law
Director (Directing)
1988
J.J. Starbuck
1987
Spies
Director (Directing)
1987
Better Days
Director (Directing)
1986
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Detective in the House
Director (Directing)
1985
W*A*L*T*E*R
Creator (Creator)
1984
Goodnight, Beantown
as Matt Cassidy
1983
Wizards and Warriors
Director (Directing)
1983
The Book Of Lists
as Self- Host
1982
Mr. Merlin
Director (Directing)
1981
The Magic of David Copperfield
1978
Flying High
1978
The Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
1977
The Love Boat
as John Ballard
1977
The Oregon Trail
1977
Once Upon a Classic
1976
Charlie's Angels
Director (Directing)
1976