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 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.

Cast

Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
Murder Is Easy
Prof. Luke Williams
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
The Incredible Hulk Returns
Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
Self
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self
The Incredible Hulk
Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Russel Donavan
Speedway
Kenny Donford
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
Steambath
Tandy
Fantasy Island
Arnold Greenwood
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
Dr. David Bruce Banner
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Johnsy Boy Hood
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Dick Bender
The Marilyn Files
Self - Host
The Elvis Conspiracy
Self - Host
The Great Houdinis
Rev. Arthur Ford
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
Johnny Gaines
Shirts/Skins
Teddy Bush
The Couple Takes a Wife
Jeff Hamilton
Sin of Innocence
David McGary
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
Nick Osborne
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
International Airport
Harvey Jameson
Under the Yum-Yum Tree
Track Team Coach (uncredited)
Clambake
James J. Jamison III
The Magician
Anthony Dorian
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Self
Lonely are the Brave
Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Narrator
The Invasion of Johnson County
Sam Lowell
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
Dr David Banner
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
William
Black Market Baby
Herbert Freemont
Irma la Douce
Tattooed Sailor
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
Himself - Host
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
Unknown
The Elvis Files
Narrator
The Incredible Hulk
Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited)