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Bill Bixby

Bill Bixby

Birthday: 1934-01-22 | Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, USA

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1992
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

as    Nick Osborne

1992
The Marilyn Files

as    Self - Host

1991
The Elvis Conspiracy

as    Self - Host

1990
The Death of the Incredible Hulk

as    David Banner

1990
The Elvis Files

as    Narrator

1989
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

as    David Banner

1988
The Incredible Hulk Returns

as    Dr. David Bruce Banner

1986
Sin of Innocence

as    David McGary

1985
International Airport

as    Harvey Jameson

1983
Goodnight, Beantown

as    Matt Cassidy

1982
Murder Is Easy

as    Prof. Luke Williams

1982
The Book Of Lists

as    Self- Host

1980
Bride of the Incredible Hulk

as    Dr. David Bruce Banner

1979
Black Market Baby

as    Herbert Freemont

1977
Fantasy Island

as    Arnold Greenwood

1977
The Incredible Hulk

as    David Banner

1977
The Return of the Incredible Hulk

as    David Banner

1977
The Incredible Hulk

as    Dr. David Bruce Banner

1977
The Kentucky Fried Movie

as    Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")

1976
Spencer's Pilots

as    Philo McGrew

1976
The Great Houdinis

as    Rev. Arthur Ford

1976
The Invasion of Johnson County

as    Sam Lowell

1976
Rich Man, Poor Man

as    Willie Abbott

1975
The Apple Dumpling Gang

as    Russel Donavan

1974