Bill Bixby

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

The Mike Douglas Show

The Love Boat

The Andy Griffith Show

Ironside

Ironside

Mannix

Love, American Style

Love, American Style

All Movies (41)

• L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère2009 · as Dr David Banner
• The Incredible Hulk2008 · as Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
• The Marilyn Files1992 · as Self - Host
• Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder1992 · as Nick Osborne
• The Elvis Conspiracy1991 · as Self - Host
• The Death of the Incredible Hulk1990 · as David Banner
• The Elvis Files1990 · as Narrator
• Exploring Psychic Powers Live1989
• The Trial of the Incredible Hulk1989 · as David Banner
• The Incredible Hulk Returns1988 · as Dr. David Bruce Banner
• Sin of Innocence1986 · as David McGary
• International Airport1985 · as Harvey Jameson
• Murder Is Easy1982 · as Prof. Luke Williams
• Bride of the Incredible Hulk1980 · as Dr. David Bruce Banner
• The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's1980 · as Self
• Black Market Baby1979 · as Herbert Freemont
• The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II1979 · as Himself - Host
• NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney1978 · as Self
• A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court1978 · as Narrator
• How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness1978 · as Self
• The Return of the Incredible Hulk1977 · as David Banner
• The Incredible Hulk1977 · as Dr. David Bruce Banner
• The Kentucky Fried Movie1977 · as Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
• Fantasy Island1977 · as Arnold Greenwood
• The Great Houdinis1976 · as Rev. Arthur Ford
• The Invasion of Johnson County1976 · as Sam Lowell
• The Apple Dumpling Gang1975 · as Russel Donavan
• Mitzi & 100 Guys1975 · as Self
• Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love1974 · as William
• Shirts/Skins1973 · as Teddy Bush
• Steambath1973 · as Tandy
• The Magician1973 · as Anthony Dorian
• The Couple Takes a Wife1972 · as Jeff Hamilton
• Congratulations, It's a Boy!1971 · as Johnny Gaines
• Speedway1968 · as Kenny Donford
• Clambake1967 · as James J. Jamison III
• Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!1967 · as Dick Bender
• Ride Beyond Vengeance1966 · as Johnsy Boy Hood
• Under the Yum Yum Tree1963 · as Track Team Coach (uncredited)
• Irma la Douce1963 · as Tattooed Sailor
• Lonely are the Brave1962 · as Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)

All TV Shows (43)

• Blossom1990
• J.J. Starbuck1987
• Sledge Hammer!1986 · as Zeke (uncredited)
• Goodnight, Beantown1983 · as Matt Cassidy
• The Book Of Lists1982 · as Self- Host
• The Magic of David Copperfield1978
• Flying High1978
• The Incredible Hulk1977 · as David Banner
• The Love Boat1977 · as John Ballard
• The Oregon Trail1977
• Once Upon a Classic1976
• Spencer's Pilots1976 · as Philo McGrew
• Rich Man, Poor Man1976 · as Willie Abbott
• The Magician1973 · as Anthony Blake
• Barnaby Jones1973 · as Alex Chandler
• The Streets of San Francisco1972
• The Streets of San Francisco1972 · as Jerry Schilling
• Search1972
• The Pet Set1971 · as Self
• Night Gallery1970
• Love, American Style1969 · as Darian
• Love, American Style1969
• Love, American Style1969 · as Alan
• Medical Center1969 · as Dr. Hurst
• The Courtship of Eddie's Father1969 · as Tom Corbett
• Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In1968 · as Self
• Mannix1967 · as Tony Elliott
• Ironside1967
• Ironside1967 · as Dr. Gallin
• That Girl1966
• Valentine's Day1964 · as Carl Pierce
• My Favorite Martian1963 · as Tim O'Hara
• The Lieutenant1963 · as Pvt. Stu Sallaway
• Combat!1962 · as Kline
• The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
• Straightaway1961
• Ben Casey1961
• Dr. Kildare1961 · as Dr. John Grant
• Dr. Kildare1961 · as Dr. Ben Mollenhour
• The Joey Bishop Show1961 · as Charles Raymond
• The Andy Griffith Show1960 · as Ronald Bailey
• The Twilight Zone1959 · as OOD
• The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis1959