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.
Known For
Self
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Prof. Luke Williams
Murder Is Easy
Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Incredible Hulk Returns
David Banner
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
Self
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
Self
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Incredible Hulk
Russel Donavan
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Kenny Donford
Speedway
David Banner
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
Arnold Greenwood
Fantasy Island
Tandy
Steambath
Johnsy Boy Hood
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Dr. David Bruce Banner
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
Dick Bender
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Self - Host
The Marilyn Files
Self - Host
The Elvis Conspiracy
Rev. Arthur Ford
The Great Houdinis
Johnny Gaines
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
Teddy Bush
Shirts/Skins
Jeff Hamilton
The Couple Takes a Wife
David McGary
Sin of Innocence
Nick Osborne
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
David Banner
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
Harvey Jameson
International Airport
Track Team Coach (uncredited)
Under the Yum-Yum Tree
James J. Jamison III
Clambake
Anthony Dorian
The Magician
Self
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
Lonely are the Brave
Narrator
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Sam Lowell
The Invasion of Johnson County
Dr David Banner
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
William
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
Herbert Freemont
Black Market Baby
Tattooed Sailor
Irma la Douce
Himself - Host
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
Narrator
The Elvis Files
Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Incredible Hulk
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
41
Gender
Male
Birthday
1934-01-22
Place of Birth
San Francisco, California, USA
Also Known As
Wilfred Bailey Everett "Bill" Bixby III