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 (2008)
as Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
Irma la Douce (1963)
as Tattooed Sailor
The Incredible Hulk (1977)
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975)
as Russel Donavan
The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)
as Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988)
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
Ride Beyond Vengeance (1966)
as Johnsy Boy Hood
Lonely are the Brave (1962)
as Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975)
as Self
Fantasy Island (1977)
as Arnold Greenwood
The Death of the Incredible Hulk (1990)
as David Banner
Clambake (1967)
as James J. Jamison III
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989)
as David Banner
Under the Yum Yum Tree (1963)
as Track Team Coach (uncredited)
Bride of the Incredible Hulk (1980)
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! (1967)
as Dick Bender
Murder Is Easy (1982)
as Prof. Luke Williams
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère (2009)
as Dr David Banner
Speedway (1968)
as Kenny Donford
Steambath (1973)
as Tandy
The Return of the Incredible Hulk (1977)
as David Banner
The Magician (1973)
as Anthony Dorian
The Great Houdinis (1976)
as Rev. Arthur Ford
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980)
as Self
Sin of Innocence (1986)
as David McGary
The Elvis Conspiracy (1991)
as Self - Host
The Invasion of Johnson County (1976)
as Sam Lowell
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney (1978)
as Self
International Airport (1985)
as Harvey Jameson
Shirts/Skins (1973)
as Teddy Bush
The Couple Takes a Wife (1972)
as Jeff Hamilton
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love (1974)
as William
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder (1992)
as Nick Osborne
Congratulations, It's a Boy! (1971)
as Johnny Gaines
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1978)
as Narrator
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II (1979)
as Himself - Host
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness (1978)
as Self
Black Market Baby (1979)
as Herbert Freemont
Exploring Psychic Powers Live (1989)
Actor
The Marilyn Files (1992)
as Self - Host
The Elvis Files (1990)
as Narrator