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