Bill Bixby

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

84

Gender

Male

Birthday

1934-01-22

Day of death

1993-11-21 (59 years old)

Place of Birth

San Francisco, California, USA

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

  • Mannix

    Mannix

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • The Andy Griffith Show

    The Andy Griffith Show

  • The Love Boat

    The Love Boat

  • Ironside

    Ironside

  • Ironside

    Ironside

  • The Twilight Zone

    The Twilight Zone

  • Combat!

    Combat!

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • Dr. Kildare

    Dr. Kildare

  • Dr. Kildare

    Dr. Kildare

  • Medical Center

    Medical Center

  • Ben Casey

    Ben Casey

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • Barnaby Jones

    Barnaby Jones

  • Blossom

    Blossom

  • The Courtship of Eddie's Father

    The Courtship of Eddie's Father

  • That Girl

    That Girl

  • Night Gallery

    Night Gallery

  • The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

    The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

  • The Streets of San Francisco

    The Streets of San Francisco

  • The Streets of San Francisco

    The Streets of San Francisco

  • My Favorite Martian

    My Favorite Martian

  • Sledge Hammer!

    Sledge Hammer!

  • NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

    NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

  • The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

    The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

  • The Lieutenant

    The Lieutenant

  • The Incredible Hulk Returns

    The Incredible Hulk Returns

  • The Oregon Trail

    The Oregon Trail

  • Rich Man, Poor Man

    Rich Man, Poor Man

  • Steambath

    Steambath

  • Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

    Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

  • Flying High

    Flying High

  • The Death of the Incredible Hulk

    The Death of the Incredible Hulk

  • Clambake

    Clambake

  • The Magician

    The Magician

  • Speedway

    Speedway

  • The Kentucky Fried Movie

    The Kentucky Fried Movie

  • International Airport

    International Airport

  • The Joey Bishop Show

    The Joey Bishop Show

  • Search

    Search

  • The Magician

    The Magician

  • Irma la Douce

    Irma la Douce

  • The Couple Takes a Wife

    The Couple Takes a Wife

  • J.J. Starbuck

    J.J. Starbuck

  • The Return of the Incredible Hulk

    The Return of the Incredible Hulk

  • The Pet Set

    The Pet Set

  • Under the Yum-Yum Tree

    Under the Yum-Yum Tree

  • Valentine's Day

    Valentine's Day

  • The Apple Dumpling Gang

    The Apple Dumpling Gang

  • Fantasy Island

    Fantasy Island

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • Lonely are the Brave

    Lonely are the Brave

  • Goodnight, Beantown

    Goodnight, Beantown

  • Murder Is Easy

    Murder Is Easy

  • Straightaway

    Straightaway

  • The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II

    The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II

  • Sin of Innocence

    Sin of Innocence

  • The Invasion of Johnson County

    The Invasion of Johnson County

  • Mitzi & 100 Guys

    Mitzi & 100 Guys

  • Exploring Psychic Powers Live

    Exploring Psychic Powers Live

  • The Magic of David Copperfield

    The Magic of David Copperfield

  • Bride of the Incredible Hulk

    Bride of the Incredible Hulk

  • Ride Beyond Vengeance

    Ride Beyond Vengeance

  • The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

    The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

  • Congratulations, It's a Boy!

    Congratulations, It's a Boy!

  • The Elvis Conspiracy

    The Elvis Conspiracy

  • A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

    A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

  • Spencer's Pilots

    Spencer's Pilots

  • Black Market Baby

    Black Market Baby

  • Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!

    Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!

  • The Great Houdinis

    The Great Houdinis

  • Once Upon a Classic

    Once Upon a Classic

  • Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love

    Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love

  • The Elvis Files

    The Elvis Files

  • L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère

    L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère

  • The Book Of Lists

    The Book Of Lists

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

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

  • Shirts/Skins

    Shirts/Skins

  • The Marilyn Files

    The Marilyn Files