Bill Bixby

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 (80 Appearances)

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!

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

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