Bill Bixby
Acting
- Born:
- 1934-01-22
- Died:
- 1993-11-21
- Place of birth:
- San Francisco, California, USA
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
Filmography
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
The Marilyn Files
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
The Elvis Conspiracy
Blossom
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
The Elvis Files
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk Returns
J.J. Starbuck
Sledge Hammer!
True Confessions
Sin of Innocence
International Airport
Goodnight, Beantown
The Book Of Lists
Murder Is Easy
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Black Market Baby
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
The Magic of David Copperfield
Flying High
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
The Love Boat
The Oregon Trail
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Fantasy Island
Once Upon a Classic
The Great Houdinis
Spencer's Pilots
The Invasion of Johnson County
Rich Man, Poor Man
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
Shirts/Skins
The Magician
Steambath
The Magician
Barnaby Jones
The Couple Takes a Wife
The Streets of San Francisco
Search
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
The Pet Set
Night Gallery
Love, American Style
Medical Center
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Speedway
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Clambake
Mannix
The Danny Thomas Hour
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Ironside
Hollywood Squares
That Girl
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Valentine's Day
Under the Yum Yum Tree
My Favorite Martian
The Lieutenant
Irma la Douce
Combat!
Lonely are the Brave
The Mike Douglas Show
Straightaway
Ben Casey
Dr. Kildare
The Joey Bishop Show
The Andy Griffith Show
The Twilight Zone
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis