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
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
as Dr David Banner
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
as Dr David Banner
The Elvis Conspiracy
as Self - Host
The Elvis Conspiracy
as Self - Host
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
The Elvis Files
as Narrator
The Elvis Files
as Narrator
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
Sin of Innocence
as David McGary
Sin of Innocence
as David McGary
International Airport
as Harvey Jameson
International Airport
as Harvey Jameson
Murder Is Easy
as Prof. Luke Williams
Murder Is Easy
as Prof. Luke Williams
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
as Self
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
as Self
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
as Himself - Host
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
as Himself - Host
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
as Self
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
as Self
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
as Narrator
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
as Narrator
The Kentucky Fried Movie
as Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
The Kentucky Fried Movie
as Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
The Apple Dumpling Gang
as Russel Donavan
The Apple Dumpling Gang
as Russel Donavan
Mitzi & 100 Guys
as Self
Mitzi & 100 Guys
as Self
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
as William
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
as William
Shirts/Skins
as Teddy Bush
Shirts/Skins
as Teddy Bush
Steambath
as Tandy
Steambath
as Tandy
The Couple Takes a Wife
as Jeff Hamilton
The Couple Takes a Wife
as Jeff Hamilton
Speedway
as Kenny Donford
Speedway
as Kenny Donford
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
as Dick Bender
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
as Dick Bender
Ride Beyond Vengeance
as Johnsy Boy Hood
Ride Beyond Vengeance
as Johnsy Boy Hood
Under the Yum Yum Tree
as Track Team Coach (uncredited)
Under the Yum Yum Tree
as Track Team Coach (uncredited)
Lonely are the Brave
as Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
Lonely are the Brave
as Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)