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Bill Bixby

Bill Bixby

Actor · Born 1934-01-22 · San Francisco, California, USA

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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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Incredible Hulk (2008) — Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
  2. The Twilight Zone (1959) — OOD
  3. The Incredible Hulk (1977) — David Banner
  4. Irma la Douce (1963) — Tattooed Sailor
  5. The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) — Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
  6. The Love Boat (1977) — John Ballard
  7. Sledge Hammer! (1986) — Zeke (uncredited)
  8. Lonely are the Brave (1962) — Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
  9. The Andy Griffith Show (1960) — Ronald Bailey
  10. The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988) — Dr. David Bruce Banner
  11. The Incredible Hulk (1977) — Dr. David Bruce Banner
  12. The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989) — David Banner
  13. The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975) — Russel Donavan
  14. The Death of the Incredible Hulk (1990) — David Banner
  15. Combat! (1962) — Kline
  16. Night Gallery (1970)
  17. Blossom (1990)
  18. The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
  19. Ironside (1967)
  20. Mannix (1967) — Tony Elliott
  21. Clambake (1967) — James J. Jamison III
  22. Bride of the Incredible Hulk (1980) — Dr. David Bruce Banner
  23. Speedway (1968) — Kenny Donford
  24. Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) — Self
  25. That Girl (1966)
  26. My Favorite Martian (1963) — Tim O'Hara
  27. Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) — Willie Abbott
  28. Under the Yum Yum Tree (1963) — Track Team Coach (uncredited)
  29. Barnaby Jones (1973) — Alex Chandler
  30. The Return of the Incredible Hulk (1977) — David Banner
  31. Love, American Style (1969) — Darian
  32. Murder Is Easy (1982) — Prof. Luke Williams
  33. Dr. Kildare (1961) — Dr. John Grant
  34. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959)
  35. The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) — Tom Corbett
  36. Ben Casey (1961)
  37. Medical Center (1969) — Dr. Hurst
  38. The Magician (1973) — Anthony Blake
  39. Ride Beyond Vengeance (1966) — Johnsy Boy Hood
  40. Hollywood Squares (1966) — Self - Center Square

Directed

  1. The Incredible Hulk (1977) — Director
  2. Charlie's Angels (1976) — Director
  3. Sledge Hammer! (1986) — Director
  4. The Trial of the Incredible Hulk (1989) — Director
  5. The Death of the Incredible Hulk (1990) — Director
  6. Blossom (1990) — Director
  7. Mannix (1967) — Director
  8. Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) — Director
  9. Room 222 (1969) — Director
  10. The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) — Director
  11. The Magician (1973) — Director
  12. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976) — Director
  13. Ferris Bueller (1990) — Director
  14. Baby of the Bride (1991) — Director
  15. Mr. Merlin (1981) — Director
  16. Wizards and Warriors (1983) — Director
  17. Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind (1991) — Director
  18. The Woman Who Loved Elvis (1993) — Director
  19. Three on a Date (1978) — Director
  20. Barbary Coast (1975) — Director
  21. The Oregon Trail (1977) — Director
  22. Better Days (1986) — Director
  23. Murphy's Law (1988) — Director
  24. Spencer's Pilots (1976) — Director
  25. Detective in the House (1985) — Director
  26. Kate McShane (1975) — Director
  27. Bert D'Angelo Superstar (1976) — Director
  28. Sons and Daughters (1991) — Director
  29. Spies (1987) — Director