Bill Bixby
Acting • Born 1934-01-22 – Died 1993-11-21
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.
Filmography
84 credits
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Movie • 1975
Self
Murder Is Easy
Movie • 1982
Prof. Luke Williams
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Movie • 1977
Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
The Incredible Hulk Returns
Movie • 1988
Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
Movie • 1989
David Banner
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
Movie • 1978
Self
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Movie • 1980
Self
The Incredible Hulk
Movie • 1977
Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Movie • 1975
Russel Donavan
Speedway
Movie • 1968
Kenny Donford
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
Movie • 1990
David Banner
Fantasy Island
Movie • 1977
Arnold Greenwood
Steambath
Movie • 1973
Tandy
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Movie • 1966
Johnsy Boy Hood
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
Movie • 1980
Dr. David Bruce Banner
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Movie • 1967
Dick Bender
The Marilyn Files
Movie • 1992
Self - Host
The Elvis Conspiracy
Movie • 1991
Self - Host
The Great Houdinis
Movie • 1976
Rev. Arthur Ford
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
Movie • 1971
Johnny Gaines
Shirts/Skins
Movie • 1973
Teddy Bush
The Couple Takes a Wife
Movie • 1972
Jeff Hamilton
Sin of Innocence
Movie • 1986
David McGary
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
Movie • 1992
Nick Osborne
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
Movie • 1977
David Banner
International Airport
Movie • 1985
Harvey Jameson
Under the Yum-Yum Tree
Movie • 1963
Track Team Coach (uncredited)
Clambake
Movie • 1967
James J. Jamison III
The Magician
Movie • 1973
Anthony Dorian
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Movie • 1978
Self
Lonely are the Brave
Movie • 1962
Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Movie • 1978
Narrator
The Invasion of Johnson County
Movie • 1976
Sam Lowell
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
Movie • 2009
Dr David Banner
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
Movie • 1974
William
Black Market Baby
Movie • 1979
Herbert Freemont
Irma la Douce
Movie • 1963
Tattooed Sailor
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
Movie • 1979
Himself - Host
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
Movie • 1989
The Elvis Files
Movie • 1990
Narrator
The Incredible Hulk
Movie • 2008
Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Andy Griffith Show
TV • 1960
Ronald Bailey
Sledge Hammer!
TV • 1986
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
TV • 1959
The Incredible Hulk
TV • 1977
David Banner
The Love Boat
TV • 1977
John Ballard
That Girl
TV • 1966
The Streets of San Francisco
TV • 1972
My Favorite Martian
TV • 1963
Tim O'Hara
Combat!
TV • 1962
Kline
Night Gallery
TV • 1970
Blossom
TV • 1990
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
TV • 1969
Tom Corbett
Ironside
TV • 1967
The Joey Bishop Show
TV • 1961
Charles Raymond
Straightaway
TV • 1961
Goodnight, Beantown
TV • 1983
Matt Cassidy
Search
TV • 1972
The Magician
TV • 1973
Anthony Blake
Ben Casey
TV • 1961
Spencer's Pilots
TV • 1976
Philo McGrew
Once Upon a Classic
TV • 1976
Flying High
TV • 1978
Dr. Kildare
TV • 1961
Dr. John Grant
The Oregon Trail
TV • 1977
The Book Of Lists
TV • 1982
Self- Host
J.J. Starbuck
TV • 1987
The Magic of David Copperfield
TV • 1978
Dr. Kildare
TV • 1961
Dr. Ben Mollenhour
The Lieutenant
TV • 1963
Pvt. Stu Sallaway
Valentine's Day
TV • 1964
Carl Pierce
Ironside
TV • 1967
Dr. Gallin
The Pet Set
TV • 1971
Self
Barnaby Jones
TV • 1973
Alex Chandler
Medical Center
TV • 1969
Dr. Hurst
Rich Man, Poor Man
TV • 1976
Willie Abbott
The Twilight Zone
TV • 1959
OOD
Mannix
TV • 1967
Tony Elliott
Love, American Style
TV • 1969
Darian
Love, American Style
TV • 1969
The Streets of San Francisco
TV • 1972
Jerry Schilling
The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961
Self
Love, American Style
TV • 1969
Alan
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV • 1968
Self