Bill Bixby
Known for Acting · 79 credits
- Born
- 1934-01-22
- Died
- 1993-11-21
- Place of birth
- San Francisco, California, USA
- Also known as
- Wilfred Bailey Everett "Bill" Bixby III · Wilfred Bailey Everett Bixby III · Билл Биксби
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
TV Shows (38)
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
as Ronald Bailey
The Love Boat
1977
as John Ballard
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Mannix
1967
as Tony Elliott
Ironside
1967
as Dr. Gallin
Love, American Style
1969
as Darian / Alan
Night Gallery
1970
The Twilight Zone
1959
as OOD
Combat!
1962
as Kline
Dr. Kildare
1961
as Dr. John Grant / Dr. Ben Mollenhour
Ben Casey
1961
Medical Center
1969
as Dr. Hurst
The Incredible Hulk
1977
as David Banner
That Girl
1966
Barnaby Jones
1973
as Alex Chandler
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
as Jerry Schilling
Blossom
1990
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self
Sledge Hammer!
1986
My Favorite Martian
1963
as Tim O'Hara
The Magician
1973
as Anthony Blake
Search
1972
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969
as Tom Corbett
The Lieutenant
1963
as Pvt. Stu Sallaway
Rich Man, Poor Man
1976
as Willie Abbott
Flying High
1978
The Pet Set
1971
as Self
J.J. Starbuck
1987
Goodnight, Beantown
1983
as Matt Cassidy
The Oregon Trail
1977
The Joey Bishop Show
1961
as Charles Raymond
Valentine's Day
1964
as Carl Pierce
Straightaway
1961
The Magic of David Copperfield
1978
Spencer's Pilots
1976
as Philo McGrew
Once Upon a Classic
1976
The Book Of Lists
1982
as Self- Host
Movies (41)
The Incredible Hulk
2008
as Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
Irma la Douce
1963
as Tattooed Sailor
The Incredible Hulk
1977
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
Clambake
1967
as James J. Jamison III
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977
as Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
1989
as David Banner
The Incredible Hulk Returns
1988
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
1990
as David Banner
Lonely are the Brave
1962
as Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
Speedway
1968
as Kenny Donford
The Apple Dumpling Gang
1975
as Russel Donavan
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
1977
as David Banner
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
1980
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
Sin of Innocence
1986
as David McGary
Ride Beyond Vengeance
1966
as Johnsy Boy Hood
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
1978
as Self
Under the Yum Yum Tree
1963
as Track Team Coach (uncredited)
Murder Is Easy
1982
as Prof. Luke Williams
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
1974
as William
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
1971
as Johnny Gaines
The Great Houdinis
1976
as Rev. Arthur Ford
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975
as Self
International Airport
1985
as Harvey Jameson
The Invasion of Johnson County
1976
as Sam Lowell
Steambath
1973
as Tandy
Fantasy Island
1977
as Arnold Greenwood
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
as Self
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
1992
as Nick Osborne
The Couple Takes a Wife
1972
as Jeff Hamilton
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
1967
as Dick Bender
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
1979
as Himself - Host
Black Market Baby
1979
as Herbert Freemont
Shirts/Skins
1973
as Teddy Bush
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
1978
as Narrator
The Magician
1973
as Anthony Dorian
The Elvis Files
1990
as Narrator
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
1989
The Elvis Conspiracy
1991
as Self - Host
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
2009
as Dr David Banner
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
1978
as Self
The Marilyn Files
1992
as Self - Host
About 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 Magic… With 79 credits spanning from 1959 to 2009, Bill Bixby has appeared in 41 films and 38 TV shows.
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Most Popular Bill Bixby Movies
- The Incredible Hulk (2008) — as Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Irma la Douce (1963) — as Tattooed Sailor
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) — as Dr. David Bruce Banner
- Clambake (1967) — as James J. Jamison III
- The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977) — as Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
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