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.
79 acting credits · 29 directing credits
Acting · 79
Mannix
1967
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
The Love Boat
1977
Ironside
1967
Love, American Style
1969
The Twilight Zone
1959
Dr. Kildare
1961
Combat!
1962
Ben Casey
1961
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Medical Center
1969
Barnaby Jones
1973
Night Gallery
1970
That Girl
1966
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Blossom
1990
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959
My Favorite Martian
1963
The Incredible Hulk
2008
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
Sledge Hammer!
1986
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969
The Magician
1973
The Lieutenant
1963
Search
1972
The Pet Set
1971
Flying High
1978
Rich Man, Poor Man
1976
J.J. Starbuck
1987
Valentine's Day
1964
Goodnight, Beantown
1983
The Oregon Trail
1977
The Joey Bishop Show
1961
The Magic of David Copperfield
1978
Spencer's Pilots
1976
Straightaway
1961
Irma la Douce
1963
The Incredible Hulk
1977
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
1990
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977
Clambake
1967
Lonely are the Brave
1962
The Incredible Hulk Returns
1988
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
1980
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
1989
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
1974
Speedway
1968
Ride Beyond Vengeance
1966
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
1977
The Apple Dumpling Gang
1975
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
1978
Under the Yum Yum Tree
1963
Murder Is Easy
1982
The Great Houdinis
1976
Sin of Innocence
1986
International Airport
1985
The Invasion of Johnson County
1976
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
1992
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
1967
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
1971
The Magician
1973
Fantasy Island
1977
Black Market Baby
1979
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
1978
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
1978
Steambath
1973
The Couple Takes a Wife
1972
The Book Of Lists
1982
Once Upon a Classic
1976
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
1989
Shirts/Skins
1973
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
2009
The Elvis Conspiracy
1991
The Elvis Files
1990
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
1979
The Marilyn Files
1992
Directing · 29
Mannix
1967
Charlie's Angels
1976
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Blossom
1990
Room 222
1969
Sledge Hammer!
1986
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969
The Magician
1973
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
1976
Rich Man, Poor Man
1976
Mr. Merlin
1981
Ferris Bueller
1990
Barbary Coast
1975
The Oregon Trail
1977
Kate McShane
1975
Spencer's Pilots
1976
Wizards and Warriors
1983
Murphy's Law
1988
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
1990
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
1989
Better Days
1986
Spies
1987
Detective in the House
1985
Sons and Daughters
1991
Baby of the Bride
1991
Bert D'Angelo Superstar
1976
Three on a Date
1978
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
1991
The Woman Who Loved Elvis
1993