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

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • The Twilight Zone

    The Twilight Zone

  • The Love Boat

    The Love Boat

  • The Andy Griffith Show

    The Andy Griffith Show

  • Dr. Kildare

    Dr. Kildare

  • Dr. Kildare

    Dr. Kildare

  • Ironside

    Ironside

  • Ironside

    Ironside

  • Mannix

    Mannix

  • Medical Center

    Medical Center

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Combat!

    Combat!

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • Ben Casey

    Ben Casey

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • Barnaby Jones

    Barnaby Jones

  • Night Gallery

    Night Gallery

  • That Girl

    That Girl

  • Blossom

    Blossom

  • Speedway

    Speedway

  • Steambath

    Steambath

  • 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

  • Clambake

    Clambake

  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

  • The Courtship of Eddie's Father

    The Courtship of Eddie's Father

  • The Lieutenant

    The Lieutenant

  • Fantasy Island

    Fantasy Island

  • Rich Man, Poor Man

    Rich Man, Poor Man

  • Sledge Hammer!

    Sledge Hammer!

  • My Favorite Martian

    My Favorite Martian

  • Irma la Douce

    Irma la Douce

  • The Kentucky Fried Movie

    The Kentucky Fried Movie

  • International Airport

    International Airport

  • The Magician

    The Magician

  • The Elvis Conspiracy

    The Elvis Conspiracy

  • Flying High

    Flying High

  • The Oregon Trail

    The Oregon Trail

  • The Apple Dumpling Gang

    The Apple Dumpling Gang

  • The Pet Set

    The Pet Set

  • Straightaway

    Straightaway

  • Search

    Search

  • Congratulations, It's a Boy!

    Congratulations, It's a Boy!

  • The Magic of David Copperfield

    The Magic of David Copperfield

  • J.J. Starbuck

    J.J. Starbuck

  • Valentine's Day

    Valentine's Day

  • The Joey Bishop Show

    The Joey Bishop Show

  • Goodnight, Beantown

    Goodnight, Beantown

  • The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

  • The Incredible Hulk Returns

    The Incredible Hulk Returns

  • Spencer's Pilots

    Spencer's Pilots

  • Lonely are the Brave

    Lonely are the Brave

  • The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

    The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

  • The Death of the Incredible Hulk

    The Death of the Incredible Hulk

  • Sin of Innocence

    Sin of Innocence

  • Bride of the Incredible Hulk

    Bride of the Incredible Hulk

  • The Great Houdinis

    The Great Houdinis

  • The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

    The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

  • Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

    Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

  • Murder Is Easy

    Murder Is Easy

  • The Return of the Incredible Hulk

    The Return of the Incredible Hulk

  • Under the Yum-Yum Tree

    Under the Yum-Yum Tree

  • Ride Beyond Vengeance

    Ride Beyond Vengeance

  • Once Upon a Classic

    Once Upon a Classic

  • Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love

    Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love

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

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

  • The Invasion of Johnson County

    The Invasion of Johnson County

  • Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!

    Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!

  • Black Market Baby

    Black Market Baby

  • Mitzi & 100 Guys

    Mitzi & 100 Guys

  • Shirts/Skins

    Shirts/Skins

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

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

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

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

  • The Couple Takes a Wife

    The Couple Takes a Wife

  • The Book Of Lists

    The Book Of Lists

  • L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère

    L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère

  • The Elvis Files

    The Elvis Files

  • A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

    A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

  • The Magician

    The Magician

  • Exploring Psychic Powers Live

    Exploring Psychic Powers Live

  • The Marilyn Files

    The Marilyn Files