Bill Bixby
Known for: Acting
Born: January 22, 1934
Died: November 21, 1993
Place of birth: San Francisco, California, USA
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.
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Filmography
44 movies · 56 TV shows, newest first
5.7
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
2009
6.3
The Woman Who Loved Elvis
19937.0
The Marilyn Files
1992
8.2
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
1992
6.0
Baby of the Bride
1991
NR
The Elvis Conspiracy
1991
3.7
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
19917.0
Sons and Daughters
1991
6.6
Ferris Bueller
1990
6.2
Blossom
1990
5.8
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
1990
NR
The Elvis Files
1990
6.2
The Nutt House
1989
7.0
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
1989
6.4
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
1989
7.0
Murphy's Law
1988
6.3
The Incredible Hulk Returns
1988
6.0
J.J. Starbuck
1987
NR
Spies
1987
6.0
Better Days
1986
8.0
Sledge Hammer!
1986
5.1
Sin of Innocence
1986
6.0
International Airport
19856.5
Detective in the House
1985
6.1
W*A*L*T*E*R
1984
7.0
Goodnight, Beantown
1983
6.8
Wizards and Warriors
1983NR
The Book Of Lists
1982
6.6
Murder Is Easy
1982
5.5
Mr. Merlin
1981
6.7
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
1980
4.0
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
6.3
Black Market Baby
1979
7.0
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
1979
7.0
The Magic of David Copperfield
1978
6.3
Flying High
1978
7.0
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
1978
7.0
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
1978NR
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
1978
3.3
Three on a Date
1978
6.1
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
1977
6.5
The Incredible Hulk
1977
7.2
The Incredible Hulk
1977
6.3
The Love Boat
1977
5.7
The Oregon Trail
1977
6.2
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977
7.5
Fantasy Island
1977
10.0
Once Upon a Classic
1976
6.4
The Great Houdinis
1976
6.7
Charlie's Angels
1976
8.3
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
1976
6.5
Spencer's Pilots
1976
6.6
The Invasion of Johnson County
1976
5.0
Bert D'Angelo Superstar
1976
7.9
Rich Man, Poor Man
1976
6.0
Kate McShane
1975
8.3
Barbary Coast
1975
6.6
The Apple Dumpling Gang
1975
2.0
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975
7.0
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
1974
10.0
Shirts/Skins
1973
6.8
The Magician
1973
5.1
Steambath
1973
8.6
The Magician
1973
7.1
Barnaby Jones
1973
10.0
The Couple Takes a Wife
1972
7.1
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
7.1
Search
1972
6.5
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
1971
6.7
The Pet Set
1971
7.8
Night Gallery
1970
6.2
Love, American Style
1969
6.4
Medical Center
1969
6.2
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969
6.1
Room 222
1969
5.9
Speedway
1968
6.8
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
5.8
Clambake
1967
6.8
Mannix
1967
6.7
The Danny Thomas Hour
1967
6.5
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
1967
6.8
Ironside
1967
7.5
Hollywood Squares
1966
6.2
That Girl
1966
6.0
Ride Beyond Vengeance
1966
8.0
Valentine's Day
1964
6.1
Under the Yum Yum Tree
1963
6.2
My Favorite Martian
1963
7.0
The Lieutenant
1963
7.4
Irma la Douce
1963
7.9
Combat!
1962
7.4
Lonely are the Brave
1962
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
9.0
Straightaway
1961
5.9
Ben Casey
1961
5.7
Dr. Kildare
1961
6.0
The Joey Bishop Show
1961
7.6
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
8.5
The Twilight Zone
1959
6.3
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959