Bill Bixby
Acting
Born: January 22, 1934 · San Francisco, California, USA
Died: November 21, 1993 (aged 59)
Highest Rated
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
The Incredible Hulk
2008
The Twilight Zone
1959
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Irma la Douce
1963
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977
Charlie's Angels
1976
The Love Boat
1977
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Lonely are the Brave
1962
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
The Incredible Hulk Returns
1988
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Photos (3)
Movies (32)
The Incredible Hulk
Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
Clambake
James J. Jamison III
Irma la Douce
Tattooed Sailor
The Incredible Hulk Returns
Dr. David Bruce Banner
Lonely are the Brave
Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Russel Donavan
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
Dr. David Bruce Banner
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Johnsy Boy Hood
Murder Is Easy
Prof. Luke Williams
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Dick Bender
Under the Yum Yum Tree
Track Team Coach (uncredited)
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
Fantasy Island
Arnold Greenwood
Sin of Innocence
David McGary
The Invasion of Johnson County
Sam Lowell
Speedway
Kenny Donford
The Magician
Anthony Dorian
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
Nick Osborne
International Airport
Harvey Jameson
The Couple Takes a Wife
Jeff Hamilton
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
William
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
Johnny Gaines
Shirts/Skins
Teddy Bush
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Narrator
The Great Houdinis
Reverend Ford
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
Dr David Banner
Steambath
Tandy
Black Market Baby
Herbert Freemont
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
1989
The Elvis Files
Narrator
TV Shows (41)
The Love Boat
John Ballard · 1 eps
Mannix
Tony Elliott · 1 eps
The Andy Griffith Show
Ronald Bailey · 1 eps
Ironside
2 eps
Ironside
Dr. Gallin · 2 eps
Love, American Style
Darian · 1 eps
Love, American Style
1 eps
Love, American Style
Alan · 1 eps
The Twilight Zone
OOD · 1 eps
The Incredible Hulk
David Banner · 82 eps
Dr. Kildare
Dr. John Grant · 1 eps
Dr. Kildare
Dr. Ben Mollenhour · 1 eps
Combat!
Kline · 1 eps
Medical Center
Dr. Hurst · 1 eps
Ben Casey
1 eps
Barnaby Jones
Alex Chandler · 1 eps
Blossom
1 eps
Night Gallery
1 eps
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1 eps
The Streets of San Francisco
1 eps
The Streets of San Francisco
Jerry Schilling · 1 eps
My Favorite Martian
Tim O'Hara · 107 eps
That Girl
1 eps
Sledge Hammer!
Zeke (uncredited) · 1 eps
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Tom Corbett · 73 eps
The Magician
Anthony Blake · 21 eps
Rich Man, Poor Man
Willie Abbott · 12 eps
The Lieutenant
Pvt. Stu Sallaway · 1 eps
The Joey Bishop Show
Charles Raymond · 34 eps
Flying High
1 eps
J.J. Starbuck
1 eps
The Danny Thomas Hour
David · 1 eps
Straightaway
1 eps
Valentine's Day
Carl Pierce · 1 eps
Goodnight, Beantown
Matt Cassidy · 18 eps
The Oregon Trail
1 eps
The Magic of David Copperfield
1 eps
Spencer's Pilots
Philo McGrew · 10 eps
Search
1 eps
Once Upon a Classic
2 eps
True Confessions
Host · 3 eps
Self / Appearances (11)
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · 1 eps
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self · 1 eps
Hollywood Squares
Self - Center Square · 10 eps
The Pet Set
Self · 1 eps
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
Himself - Host
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Self
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
The Book Of Lists
Self- Host · 4 eps
The Elvis Conspiracy
Self - Host
Directing (30)
Mannix
Director
Charlie's Angels
Director
The Incredible Hulk
Director
Blossom
Director
Sledge Hammer!
Director
Room 222
Director
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Director
The Magician
Director
Rich Man, Poor Man
Director
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
Director
Ferris Bueller
Director
Mr. Merlin
Director
Barbary Coast
Director
The Oregon Trail
Director
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
Director
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
Director
Kate McShane
Director
Wizards and Warriors
Director
Sons and Daughters
Director
Spencer's Pilots
Director
The Nutt House
Director
Murphy's Law
Director
Detective in the House
Director
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
Director
Bert D'Angelo Superstar
Director
Better Days
Director
Spies
Director
Baby of the Bride
Director
Three on a Date
Director
The Woman Who Loved Elvis
Director
