Bill Bixby
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1934-01-22
Day of Death
1993-11-21 (59 years old)
Place of Birth
San Francisco, California, USA
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
Acting
(2009)
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
as Dr David Banner
(2008)
The Incredible Hulk
as Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
(1992)
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
as Nick Osborne
(1992)
The Marilyn Files
as Self - Host
(1991)
The Elvis Conspiracy
as Self - Host
(1990)
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
(1990)
The Elvis Files
as Narrator
(1989)
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
(1989)
(1988)
The Incredible Hulk Returns
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
(1986)
Sin of Innocence
as David McGary
(1985)
International Airport
as Harvey Jameson
(1982)
Murder Is Easy
as Prof. Luke Williams
(1980)
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
(1980)
(1979)
Black Market Baby
as Herbert Freemont
(1979)
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
as Himself - Host
(1978)
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
as Narrator
(1978)
(1978)
(1977)
The Incredible Hulk
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
(1977)
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
(1977)
The Kentucky Fried Movie
as Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
(1977)
Fantasy Island
as Arnold Greenwood
(1976)
The Great Houdinis
as Rev. Arthur Ford
(1976)
The Invasion of Johnson County
as Sam Lowell
(1975)
The Apple Dumpling Gang
as Russel Donavan
(1975)
Mitzi & 100 Guys
as Self
(1974)
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
as William
(1973)
The Magician
as Anthony Dorian
(1973)
Steambath
as Tandy
(1973)
Shirts/Skins
as Teddy Bush
(1972)
The Couple Takes a Wife
as Jeff Hamilton
(1971)
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
as Johnny Gaines
(1968)
Speedway
as Kenny Donford
(1967)
Clambake
as James J. Jamison III
(1967)
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
as Dick Bender
(1966)
Ride Beyond Vengeance
as Johnsy Boy Hood
(1963)
Under the Yum-Yum Tree
as Track Team Coach (uncredited)
(1963)
Irma la Douce
as Tattooed Sailor
(1962)
Lonely are the Brave
as Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
Crew
(1993)
The Woman Who Loved Elvis
Director
(1991)
(1991)
Baby of the Bride
Director
(1990)
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
Director, Executive Producer
(1989)
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
Director, Executive Producer
(1988)
The Incredible Hulk Returns
Executive Producer
(1978)
Three on a Date
Director