Bill Bixby
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.
Known for
Acting81
movieL'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
2009
Dr David Banner
movieThe Incredible Hulk
2008
Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Marilyn Files
1992
Self - Host
movieDiagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
1992
Nick Osborne
movieThe Elvis Conspiracy
1991
Self - Host
movieThe Death of the Incredible Hulk
1990
David Banner
movieThe Elvis Files
1990
Narrator
movieThe Trial of the Incredible Hulk
1989
David Banner
movieThe Incredible Hulk Returns
1988
Dr. David Bruce Banner
tvSledge Hammer!
1986
Zeke (uncredited)
movieSin of Innocence
1986
David McGary
movieInternational Airport
1985
Harvey Jameson
tvGoodnight, Beantown
1983
Matt Cassidy
The Book Of Lists
1982
Self- Host
movieMurder Is Easy
1982
Prof. Luke Williams
movieBride of the Incredible Hulk
1980
Dr. David Bruce Banner
movieBlack Market Baby
1979
Herbert Freemont
movieThe Return of the Incredible Hulk
1977
David Banner
movieThe Incredible Hulk
1977
Dr. David Bruce Banner
tvThe Incredible Hulk
1977
David Banner
tvThe Love Boat
1977
John Ballard
movieThe Kentucky Fried Movie
1977
Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
movieFantasy Island
1977
Arnold Greenwood
movieThe Great Houdinis
1976
Rev. Arthur Ford
tvSpencer's Pilots
1976
Philo McGrew
movieThe Invasion of Johnson County
1976
Sam Lowell
tvRich Man, Poor Man
1976
Willie Abbott
movieThe Apple Dumpling Gang
1975
Russel Donavan
movieShirts/Skins
1973
Teddy Bush
tvThe Magician
1973
Anthony Blake
movieSteambath
1973
Tandy
movieThe Magician
1973
Anthony Dorian
tvBarnaby Jones
1973
Alex Chandler
movieThe Couple Takes a Wife
1972
Jeff Hamilton
tvThe Streets of San Francisco
1972
Jerry Schilling
movieCongratulations, It's a Boy!
1971
Johnny Gaines
tvLove, American Style
1969
Darian / Alan
tvMedical Center
1969
Dr. Hurst
tvThe Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969
Tom Corbett
movieSpeedway
1968
Kenny Donford
movieClambake
1967
James J. Jamison III
tvMannix
1967
Tony Elliott
movieDoctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
1967
Dick Bender
tvIronside
1967
Dr. Gallin
tvHollywood Squares
1966
Self - Center Square
movieRide Beyond Vengeance
1966
Johnsy Boy Hood
tvValentine's Day
1964
Carl Pierce
movieUnder the Yum Yum Tree
1963
Track Team Coach (uncredited)
tvMy Favorite Martian
1963
Tim O'Hara
tvThe Lieutenant
1963
Pvt. Stu Sallaway
movieIrma la Douce
1963
Tattooed Sailor
tvCombat!
1962
Kline
movieLonely are the Brave
1962
Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
tvDr. Kildare
1961
Dr. John Grant / Dr. Ben Mollenhour
The Joey Bishop Show
1961
Charles Raymond
tvThe Andy Griffith Show
1960
Ronald Bailey
Directing29
movieBaby of the Bride
1991
Director
tvFerris Bueller
1990
Director
tvBlossom
1990
Director
tvMurphy's Law
1988
Director
tvSpies
1987
Director
tvBetter Days
1986
Director
tvSledge Hammer!
1986
Director
tvWizards and Warriors
1983
Director
tvMr. Merlin
1981
Director
movieThree on a Date
1978
Director
tvThe Incredible Hulk
1977
Director
tvThe Oregon Trail
1977
Director
tvCharlie's Angels
1976
Director
tvSpencer's Pilots
1976
Director
tvBert D'Angelo Superstar
1976
Director
tvRich Man, Poor Man
1976
Director
tvKate McShane
1975
Director
tvBarbary Coast
1975
Director
tvThe Magician
1973
Director
tvRoom 222
1969
Director
tvMannix
1967
Director
Production3
movieThe Death of the Incredible Hulk
1990
Executive Producer
movieThe Trial of the Incredible Hulk
1989
Executive Producer
movieThe Incredible Hulk Returns
1988
Executive Producer
Creator1
tvW*A*L*T*E*R
1984
Creator