Bill Bixby

About

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...

Known for

The Love BoatSeries • 1977The Andy Griffith ShowSeries • 1960IronsideSeries • 1967Love, American StyleSeries • 1969MannixSeries • 1967Charlie's AngelsSeries • 1976The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1959Combat!Series • 1962Dr. KildareSeries • 1961The Incredible HulkSeries • 1977Ben CaseySeries • 1961Barnaby JonesSeries • 1973Medical CenterSeries • 1969BlossomSeries • 1990Night GallerySeries • 1970That GirlSeries • 1966The Many Loves of Dobie GillisSeries • 1959The Streets of San FranciscoSeries • 1972My Favorite MartianSeries • 1963Room 222Series • 1969Sledge Hammer!Series • 1986The Courtship of Eddie's FatherSeries • 1969Rich Man, Poor Man - Book IISeries • 1976The MagicianSeries • 1973