Bill Bixby

Known for ActingBorn 1934-01-22Died 1993-11-21San 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.Read more

Movies & web series

Once Upon a Classic

Shirts/Skins

The Couple Takes a Wife

Straightaway

The Magician

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

The Twilight Zone

Barbary Coast

Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II

Sledge Hammer!

Rich Man, Poor Man

Valentine's Day

Night Gallery

Fantasy Island

Combat!

The Andy Griffith Show

Irma la Douce

Lonely are the Brave

The Incredible Hulk

The Marilyn Files

Sons and Daughters

Exploring Psychic Powers Live

Murphy's Law

Goodnight, Beantown

Wizards and Warriors

Search

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

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

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

The Magic of David Copperfield

Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love

The Streets of San Francisco

Barnaby Jones

The Lieutenant

Ironside

The Magician

Bride of the Incredible Hulk

Charlie's Angels

Mannix

Murder Is Easy

Ferris Bueller

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

The Invasion of Johnson County

The Pet Set

Detective in the House

The Apple Dumpling Gang

Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!

The Incredible Hulk