Bill Bixby
Acting
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.
TV Shows(38)
Blossom
1990
J.J. Starbuck
1987
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Goodnight, Beantown
Matt Cassidy
1983
The Book Of Lists
Self- Host
1982
The Magic of David Copperfield
1978
Flying High
1978
The Incredible Hulk
David Banner
1977
The Love Boat
John Ballard
1977
The Oregon Trail
1977
Once Upon a Classic
1976
Spencer's Pilots
Philo McGrew
1976
Rich Man, Poor Man
Willie Abbott
1976
The Magician
Anthony Blake
1973
Barnaby Jones
Alex Chandler
1973
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Search
1972
The Pet Set
Self
1971
Night Gallery
1970
Love, American Style
Darian
1969
Medical Center
Dr. Hurst
1969
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Tom Corbett
1969
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
1968
Mannix
Tony Elliott
1967
Ironside
1967
That Girl
1966
Valentine's Day
Carl Pierce
1964
My Favorite Martian
Tim O'Hara
1963
The Lieutenant
Pvt. Stu Sallaway
1963
Combat!
Kline
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
Straightaway
1961
Ben Casey
1961
Dr. Kildare
Dr. John Grant
1961
The Joey Bishop Show
Charles Raymond
1961
The Andy Griffith Show
Ronald Bailey
1960
The Twilight Zone
OOD
1959
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959
Movies(41)
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
Dr David Banner
2009
The Incredible Hulk
Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
2008
The Marilyn Files
Self - Host
1992
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
Nick Osborne
1992
The Elvis Conspiracy
Self - Host
1991
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
1990
The Elvis Files
Narrator
1990
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
1989
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
1989
The Incredible Hulk Returns
Dr. David Bruce Banner
1988
Sin of Innocence
David McGary
1986
International Airport
Harvey Jameson
1985
Murder Is Easy
Prof. Luke Williams
1982
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
Dr. David Bruce Banner
1980
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self
1980
Black Market Baby
Herbert Freemont
1979
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
Himself - Host
1979
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Self
1978
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Narrator
1978
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
Self
1978
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
1977
The Incredible Hulk
Dr. David Bruce Banner
1977
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
1977
Fantasy Island
Arnold Greenwood
1977
The Great Houdinis
Rev. Arthur Ford
1976
The Invasion of Johnson County
Sam Lowell
1976
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Russel Donavan
1975
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
1975
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
William
1974
Shirts/Skins
Teddy Bush
1973
Steambath
Tandy
1973
The Magician
Anthony Dorian
1973
The Couple Takes a Wife
Jeff Hamilton
1972
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
Johnny Gaines
1971
Speedway
Kenny Donford
1968
Clambake
James J. Jamison III
1967
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Dick Bender
1967
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Johnsy Boy Hood
1966
Under the Yum Yum Tree
Track Team Coach (uncredited)
1963
Irma la Douce
Tattooed Sailor
1963
Lonely are the Brave
Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
1962