
Bill Bixby
Known for Acting · 79 credits
- Born
- 1934-01-22
- Died
- 1993-11-21
- Place of birth
- San Francisco, California, USA
- Also known as
- Wilfred Bailey Everett "Bill" Bixby III · Wilfred Bailey Everett Bixby III · Билл Биксби
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
TV Shows (38)

The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self

The Andy Griffith Show
1960
as Ronald Bailey

The Love Boat
1977
as John Ballard

Mannix
1967
as Tony Elliott

Ironside
1967
as Dr. Gallin

Love, American Style
1969
as Darian / Alan

The Twilight Zone
1959
as OOD

Dr. Kildare
1961
as Dr. John Grant / Dr. Ben Mollenhour

Ben Casey
1961

Combat!
1962
as Kline

Medical Center
1969
as Dr. Hurst

Barnaby Jones
1973
as Alex Chandler

The Incredible Hulk
1977
as David Banner

Night Gallery
1970

Blossom
1990

That Girl
1966

The Streets of San Francisco
1972
as Jerry Schilling

My Favorite Martian
1963
as Tim O'Hara

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959

Sledge Hammer!
1986
as Zeke (uncredited)

The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969
as Tom Corbett

The Magician
1973
as Anthony Blake

The Lieutenant
1963
as Pvt. Stu Sallaway

Flying High
1978

Search
1972

Rich Man, Poor Man
1976
as Willie Abbott

The Oregon Trail
1977

The Pet Set
1971
as Self

Valentine's Day
1964
as Carl Pierce

J.J. Starbuck
1987
The Joey Bishop Show
1961
as Charles Raymond

Goodnight, Beantown
1983
as Matt Cassidy

The Magic of David Copperfield
1978

Straightaway
1961

Spencer's Pilots
1976
as Philo McGrew

Once Upon a Classic
1976
The Book Of Lists
1982
as Self- Host
Movies (41)

The Incredible Hulk
2008
as Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)

Irma la Douce
1963
as Tattooed Sailor

Clambake
1967
as James J. Jamison III

The Incredible Hulk
1977
as Dr. David Bruce Banner

Lonely are the Brave
1962
as Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)

The Death of the Incredible Hulk
1990
as David Banner

The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977
as Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
1989
as David Banner

Murder Is Easy
1982
as Prof. Luke Williams

The Incredible Hulk Returns
1988
as Dr. David Bruce Banner

The Apple Dumpling Gang
1975
as Russel Donavan

Steambath
1973
as Tandy

The Return of the Incredible Hulk
1977
as David Banner

Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
1967
as Dick Bender

Bride of the Incredible Hulk
1980
as Dr. David Bruce Banner

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
as Self

Speedway
1968
as Kenny Donford

NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
1978
as Self

Ride Beyond Vengeance
1966
as Johnsy Boy Hood

Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975
as Self

Under the Yum Yum Tree
1963
as Track Team Coach (uncredited)

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
1992
as Nick Osborne

Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
1974
as William

Sin of Innocence
1986
as David McGary

The Great Houdinis
1976
as Rev. Arthur Ford

The Invasion of Johnson County
1976
as Sam Lowell

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
1978
as Narrator

International Airport
1985
as Harvey Jameson

Congratulations, It's a Boy!
1971
as Johnny Gaines

Fantasy Island
1977
as Arnold Greenwood
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
1978
as Self

The Couple Takes a Wife
1972
as Jeff Hamilton

Shirts/Skins
1973
as Teddy Bush

Exploring Psychic Powers Live
1989

L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
2009
as Dr David Banner

The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
1979
as Himself - Host

Black Market Baby
1979
as Herbert Freemont

The Magician
1973
as Anthony Dorian

The Marilyn Files
1992
as Self - Host

The Elvis Conspiracy
1991
as Self - Host

The Elvis Files
1990
as Narrator
About Bill Bixby
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 Magic… With 79 credits spanning from 1959 to 2009, Bill Bixby has appeared in 41 films and 38 TV shows.
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- The Incredible Hulk (2008) — as Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Irma la Douce (1963) — as Tattooed Sailor
- Clambake (1967) — as James J. Jamison III
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) — as Dr. David Bruce Banner
- Lonely are the Brave (1962) — as Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
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