Bill Bixby
Born January 22, 1934 (Age: 92)
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San 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.
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.
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Filmography
The Incredible Hulk
2008
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as Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Age: 74
No Image
The Marilyn Files
1992
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as Self - Host
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Age: 58
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
1992
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as Nick Osborne
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Age: 57
The Elvis Conspiracy
1991
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as Self - Host
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Age: 57
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
1990
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as David Banner
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Age: 56
The Elvis Files
1990
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as Narrator
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Age: 55
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
1989
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as
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Age: 55
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
1989
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as David Banner
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Age: 55
The Incredible Hulk Returns
1988
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as Dr. David Bruce Banner
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Age: 54
International Airport
1985
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as Harvey Jameson
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Age: 51
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
1980
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as Dr. David Bruce Banner
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Age: 46
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
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as Self
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Age: 45
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
1978
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as Self
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Age: 44
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
1978
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as Narrator
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Age: 44
No Image
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
1978
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as Self
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Age: 44
Fantasy Island
1977
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as Arnold Greenwood
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Age: 42
The Apple Dumpling Gang
1975
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as Russel Donavan
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Age: 41
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
1974
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as William
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Age: 40
Shirts/Skins
1973
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as Teddy Bush
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Age: 39
Steambath
1973
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as Tandy
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Age: 39
The Magician
1973
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as Anthony Dorian
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Age: 39
The Couple Takes a Wife
1972
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as Jeff Hamilton
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Age: 38
Under the Yum-Yum Tree
1963
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as Track Team Coach (uncredited)
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Age: 29
Irma la Douce
1963
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as Tattooed Sailor
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Age: 29
Lonely are the Brave
1962
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as Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
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Age: 28