Bill Bixby

Bill Bixby

Acting
Born 1934-01-22 - Died 1993-11-21San Francisco, California, USA

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.

Movies (40)

The Incredible Hulk Returns
6.3

The Incredible Hulk Returns

1988Movie6.3
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
5.8

The Death of the Incredible Hulk

1990Movie5.8
Irma la Douce
7.4

Irma la Douce

1963Movie7.4
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
6.4

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

1989Movie6.4
The Kentucky Fried Movie
6.2

The Kentucky Fried Movie

1977Movie6.2
The Incredible Hulk
6.5

The Incredible Hulk

1977Movie6.5
The Apple Dumpling Gang
6.6

The Apple Dumpling Gang

1975Movie6.6
Clambake
5.8

Clambake

1967Movie5.8
Fantasy Island
7.5

Fantasy Island

1977Movie7.5
Mitzi & 100 Guys
2.0

Mitzi & 100 Guys

1975Movie2.0
Lonely are the Brave
7.4

Lonely are the Brave

1962Movie7.4
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
6.7

Bride of the Incredible Hulk

1980Movie6.7
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
4.0

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

1980Movie4.0
Under the Yum Yum Tree
6.1

Under the Yum Yum Tree

1963Movie6.1
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
6.5

Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!

1967Movie6.5
Murder Is Easy
6.6

Murder Is Easy

1982Movie6.6
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
6.1

The Return of the Incredible Hulk

1977Movie6.1
Speedway
5.9

Speedway

1968Movie5.9
The Magician
8.6

The Magician

1973Movie8.6
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
7.0

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

1978Movie7.0
Sin of Innocence
5.1

Sin of Innocence

1986Movie5.1
Ride Beyond Vengeance
6.0

Ride Beyond Vengeance

1966Movie6.0
Black Market Baby
6.3

Black Market Baby

1979Movie6.3
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
7.0

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

1978Movie7.0
The Couple Takes a Wife
10.0

The Couple Takes a Wife

1972Movie10.0
International Airport
6.0

International Airport

1985Movie6.0
The Elvis Conspiracy

The Elvis Conspiracy

1991Movie
The Great Houdinis
6.4

The Great Houdinis

1976Movie6.4
Steambath
5.1

Steambath

1973Movie5.1
The Invasion of Johnson County
6.6

The Invasion of Johnson County

1976Movie6.6
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
6.5

Congratulations, It's a Boy!

1971Movie6.5
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
7.0

Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love

1974Movie7.0
The Elvis Files

The Elvis Files

1990Movie
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness

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

1978Movie
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
5.7

L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère

2009Movie5.7
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
8.2

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

1992Movie8.2
Shirts/Skins
10.0

Shirts/Skins

1973Movie10.0
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
7.0

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

1979Movie7.0
The Marilyn Files
7.0

The Marilyn Files

1992Movie7.0
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
7.0

Exploring Psychic Powers Live

1989Movie7.0

TV Shows (40)

The Andy Griffith Show
7.6

The Andy Griffith Show

1960Series7.6
The Love Boat
6.3

The Love Boat

1977Series6.3
The Mike Douglas Show
5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

1961Series5.8
Ironside
6.8

Ironside

1967Series6.8
Love, American Style
6.2

Love, American Style

1969Series6.2
The Twilight Zone
8.5

The Twilight Zone

1959Series8.5
Dr. Kildare
5.7

Dr. Kildare

1961Series5.7
Mannix
6.8

Mannix

1967Series6.8
The Incredible Hulk
7.2

The Incredible Hulk

1977Series7.2
Night Gallery
7.8

Night Gallery

1970Series7.8
Combat!
7.9

Combat!

1962Series7.9
Barnaby Jones
7.1

Barnaby Jones

1973Series7.1
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
6.2

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

1969Series6.2
Ben Casey
5.9

Ben Casey

1961Series5.9
Medical Center
6.4

Medical Center

1969Series6.4
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
6.3

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

1959Series6.3
Blossom
6.2

Blossom

1990Series6.2
The Streets of San Francisco
7.1

The Streets of San Francisco

1972Series7.1
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
6.8

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968Series6.8
That Girl
6.2

That Girl

1966Series6.2
My Favorite Martian
6.2

My Favorite Martian

1963Series6.2
Sledge Hammer!
8.0

Sledge Hammer!

1986Series8.0
The Magician
6.8

The Magician

1973Series6.8
The Joey Bishop Show
6.0

The Joey Bishop Show

1961Series6.0
Hollywood Squares
7.5

Hollywood Squares

1966Series7.5
Spencer's Pilots
6.5

Spencer's Pilots

1976Series6.5
Rich Man, Poor Man
7.9

Rich Man, Poor Man

1976Series7.9
The Lieutenant
7.0

The Lieutenant

1963Series7.0
Flying High
6.3

Flying High

1978Series6.3
J.J. Starbuck
6.0

J.J. Starbuck

1987Series6.0
Goodnight, Beantown
7.0

Goodnight, Beantown

1983Series7.0
The Magic of David Copperfield
7.0

The Magic of David Copperfield

1978Series7.0
Search
7.1

Search

1972Series7.1
Straightaway
9.0

Straightaway

1961Series9.0
The Pet Set
6.7

The Pet Set

1971Series6.7
Valentine's Day
8.0

Valentine's Day

1964Series8.0
The Danny Thomas Hour
6.7

The Danny Thomas Hour

1967Series6.7
The Oregon Trail
5.7

The Oregon Trail

1977Series5.7
Once Upon a Classic
10.0

Once Upon a Classic

1976Series10.0
The Book Of Lists

The Book Of Lists

1982Series