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Bill Bixby
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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 H…
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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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L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
as Dr David Banner
No Poster
The Marilyn Files
as Self - Host
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
as Nick Osborne
The Elvis Conspiracy
as Self - Host
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
The Elvis Files
as Narrator
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
The Incredible Hulk Returns
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
Sin of Innocence
as David McGary
International Airport
as Harvey Jameson
Murder Is Easy
as Prof. Luke Williams
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
as Self
Black Market Baby
as Herbert Freemont
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
as Himself - Host
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
as Self
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
as Narrator
No Poster
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
as Self
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
as David Banner
The Incredible Hulk
as Dr. David Bruce Banner
The Kentucky Fried Movie
as Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
Fantasy Island
as Arnold Greenwood
The Great Houdinis
as Reverend Ford
The Invasion of Johnson County
as Sam Lowell
The Apple Dumpling Gang
as Russel Donavan
Mitzi & 100 Guys
as Self
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
as William
Shirts/Skins
as Teddy Bush
Steambath
as Tandy
The Magician
as Anthony Dorian
The Couple Takes a Wife
as Jeff Hamilton
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
as Johnny Gaines
Speedway
as Kenny Donford
Clambake
as James J. Jamison III
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
as Dick Bender
Ride Beyond Vengeance
as Johnsy Boy Hood
Under the Yum Yum Tree
as Track Team Coach (uncredited)
Irma la Douce
as Tattooed Sailor
Lonely are the Brave
as Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)