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 (81 titles)
5.7MovieL'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
Dr David Banner · 2009
6.2MovieThe Incredible Hulk
Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2008
The Marilyn Files
Self - Host · 1992
8.2MovieDiagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
Nick Osborne · 1992
MovieThe Elvis Conspiracy
Self - Host · 1991
6.2ShowBlossom
1990
5.7MovieThe Death of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner · 1990
MovieThe Elvis Files
Narrator · 1990
7.0MovieExploring Psychic Powers Live
1989
6.4MovieThe Trial of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner · 1989
6.3MovieThe Incredible Hulk Returns
Dr. David Bruce Banner · 1988
6.0ShowJ.J. Starbuck
1987
8.0ShowSledge Hammer!
Zeke (uncredited) · 1986
4.9MovieSin of Innocence
David McGary · 1986
6.0MovieInternational Airport
Harvey Jameson · 1985
7.0ShowGoodnight, Beantown
Matt Cassidy · 1983
The Book Of Lists
Self- Host · 1982
6.6MovieMurder Is Easy
Prof. Luke Williams · 1982
6.7MovieBride of the Incredible Hulk
Dr. David Bruce Banner · 1980
4.0MovieThe Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self · 1980
6.3MovieBlack Market Baby
Herbert Freemont · 1979
7.0MovieThe Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
Himself - Host · 1979
7.0ShowThe Magic of David Copperfield
1978
6.3ShowFlying High
1978
7.0MovieNBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Self · 1978
7.0MovieA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Narrator · 1978
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
Self · 1978
6.1MovieThe Return of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner · 1977
6.5MovieThe Incredible Hulk
Dr. David Bruce Banner · 1977
7.2ShowThe Incredible Hulk
David Banner · 1977