Bill Bixby
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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
Credits
The Incredible Hulk (1977)
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
Irma la Douce (1963)
as Tattooed Sailor
Lonely are the Brave (1962)
as Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)
as Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989)
as David Banner
The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988)
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Death of the Incredible Hulk (1990)
as David Banner
Bride of the Incredible Hulk (1980)
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975)
as Russel Donavan
The Return of the Incredible Hulk (1977)
as David Banner
Fantasy Island (1977)
as Arnold Greenwood
Murder Is Easy (1982)
as Prof. Luke Williams
Under the Yum Yum Tree (1963)
as Track Team Coach (uncredited)
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder (1992)
as Nick Osborne
Clambake (1967)
as James J. Jamison III
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney (1978)
as Self
Ride Beyond Vengeance (1966)
as Johnsy Boy Hood
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! (1967)
as Dick Bender
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness (1978)
as Self
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980)
as Self
The Couple Takes a Wife (1972)
as Jeff Hamilton
Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975)
as Self
Speedway (1968)
as Kenny Donford
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love (1974)
as William
The Invasion of Johnson County (1976)
as Sam Lowell
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1978)
as Narrator
Sin of Innocence (1986)
as David McGary
Congratulations, It's a Boy! (1971)
as Johnny Gaines
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère (2009)
as Dr David Banner
Exploring Psychic Powers Live (1989)
Actor
The Magician (1973)
as Anthony Dorian
Shirts/Skins (1973)
as Teddy Bush
The Great Houdinis (1976)
as Reverend Ford
Steambath (1973)
as Tandy
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II (1979)
as Himself - Host
Black Market Baby (1979)
as Herbert Freemont
International Airport (1985)
as Harvey Jameson
The Elvis Files (1990)
as Narrator
The Elvis Conspiracy (1991)
as Self - Host
The Marilyn Files (1992)
as Self - Host