Bill Bixby
Acting
- Born:
- 1934-01-22
- Died:
- 1993-11-21
- Place of birth:
- San Francisco, California, USA
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
Filmography
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
The Woman Who Loved Elvis
The Marilyn Files
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
Baby of the Bride
The Elvis Conspiracy
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
Sons and Daughters
Ferris Bueller
Blossom
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
The Elvis Files
The Nutt House
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
Murphy's Law
The Incredible Hulk Returns
J.J. Starbuck
Spies
Better Days
Sledge Hammer!
True Confessions
Sin of Innocence
International Airport
Detective in the House
W*A*L*T*E*R
Goodnight, Beantown
Wizards and Warriors
The Book Of Lists
Murder Is Easy
Mr. Merlin
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
Three on a Date
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
Charlie's Angels
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
Spencer's Pilots
The Invasion of Johnson County
Bert D'Angelo Superstar
Rich Man, Poor Man
Kate McShane
Barbary Coast
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Mitzi & 100 Guys