Bill Bixby

Bill Bixby

Known for: Acting

Born: January 21, 1934 in San Francisco, California, USA - Died: November 20, 1993

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.

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Mitzi & 100 Guys

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Mitzi & 100 Guys

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1975 Music
Murder Is Easy

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Murder Is Easy

Prof. Luke Williams

1982 Mystery
The Kentucky Fried Movie

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The Kentucky Fried Movie

Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")

1977 Comedy
The Incredible Hulk Returns

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The Incredible Hulk Returns

Dr. David Bruce Banner

1988 Action
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

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The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

David Banner

1989 Adventure
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness

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How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness

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1978 Music
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

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The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

Self

1980 Music
The Incredible Hulk

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The Incredible Hulk

Dr. David Bruce Banner

1977 Action
The Apple Dumpling Gang

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The Apple Dumpling Gang

Russel Donavan

1975 Comedy
Speedway

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Speedway

Kenny Donford

1968 Comedy
The Death of the Incredible Hulk

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The Death of the Incredible Hulk

David Banner

1990 Action
Fantasy Island

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Fantasy Island

Arnold Greenwood

1977 Fantasy
Steambath

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Steambath

Tandy

1973 Drama
Ride Beyond Vengeance

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Ride Beyond Vengeance

Johnsy Boy Hood

1965 Western
Bride of the Incredible Hulk

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Bride of the Incredible Hulk

Dr. David Bruce Banner

1980 Sci-Fi
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!

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Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!

Dick Bender

1967 Comedy
The Marilyn Files

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The Marilyn Files

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1992 Documentary
The Elvis Conspiracy

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The Elvis Conspiracy

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1991 Documentary
The Great Houdinis

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The Great Houdinis

Rev. Arthur Ford

1976 Drama
Congratulations, It's a Boy!

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Congratulations, It's a Boy!

Johnny Gaines

1971 Comedy
Shirts/Skins

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Shirts/Skins

Teddy Bush

1973 Comedy
The Couple Takes a Wife

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The Couple Takes a Wife

Jeff Hamilton

1972 Comedy
Sin of Innocence

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Sin of Innocence

David McGary

1986 Drama
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

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Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

Nick Osborne

1992 Crime