Cast & creator
Bill Bixby
Best known for The Mike Douglas Show, The Love Boat, The Andy Griffith Show
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.
Also known as: Wilfred Bailey Everett "Bill" Bixby III, Wilfred Bailey Everett Bixby III, Билл Биксби
49
film credits
71
television credits
86
1959–2009 · acting roles
6.6
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (120)
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The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
The Love Boat
John Ballard
1977
The Andy Griffith Show
Ronald Bailey
1960
Mannix
Tony Elliott
1967Mannix
Director
1967
Love, American Style
Darian
1969Love, American Style
1969Love, American Style
Alan
1969
Ironside
1967Ironside
Dr. Gallin
1967
Charlie's Angels
Director
1976
Dr. Kildare
Dr. John Grant
1961Dr. Kildare
Dr. Ben Mollenhour
1961
The Twilight Zone
OOD
1959
Ben Casey
1961
The Incredible Hulk
David Banner
1977The Incredible Hulk
Director
1977
Combat!
Kline
1962
Barnaby Jones
Alex Chandler
1973
Medical Center
Dr. Hurst
1969
The Streets of San Francisco
1972The Streets of San Francisco
Jerry Schilling
1972
Night Gallery
1970
Blossom
1990Blossom
Director
1990
That Girl
1966
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
1968
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959
My Favorite Martian
Tim O'Hara
1963
Room 222
Director
1969
Sledge Hammer!
Zeke (uncredited)
1986Sledge Hammer!
Director
1986
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Tom Corbett
1969The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Director
1969
Hollywood Squares
Self - Center Square
1966
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
Director
1976
The Joey Bishop Show
Charles Raymond
1961
The Magician
Anthony Blake
1973The Magician
Director
1973
The Lieutenant
Pvt. Stu Sallaway
1963
Ferris Bueller
Director
1990
Flying High
1978
Rich Man, Poor Man
Willie Abbott
1976Rich Man, Poor Man
Director
1976
Valentine's Day
Carl Pierce
1964
J.J. Starbuck
1987
The Pet Set
Self
1971
Barbary Coast
Director
1975
Mr. Merlin
Director
1981
Straightaway
1961
The Danny Thomas Hour
David
1967
The Oregon Trail
1977The Oregon Trail
Director
1977
Goodnight, Beantown
Matt Cassidy
1983
Wizards and Warriors
Director
1983
Kate McShane
Director
1975
The Magic of David Copperfield
1978
The Incredible Hulk
Dr. David Bruce Banner
1977
Search
1972
Murphy's Law
Director
1988
Spencer's Pilots
Philo McGrew
1976Spencer's Pilots
Director
1976Sons and Daughters
Director
1991
The Nutt House
Director
1989
The Incredible Hulk Returns
Dr. David Bruce Banner
1988The Incredible Hulk Returns
Executive Producer
1988
Better Days
Director
1986
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
1990The Death of the Incredible Hulk
Director
1990The Death of the Incredible Hulk
Executive Producer
1990
The Kentucky Fried Movie
Himself (segment "Headache Clinic")
1977
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
1989The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
Director
1989The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
Executive Producer
1989
Irma la Douce
Tattooed Sailor
1963
Lonely are the Brave
Airman in Helicopter (uncredited)
1962
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Russel Donavan
1975
Bert D'Angelo Superstar
Director
1976
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
Dr. David Bruce Banner
1980
Under the Yum Yum Tree
Track Team Coach (uncredited)
1963Detective in the House
Director
1985
Baby of the Bride
Director
1991
Spies
Director
1987
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
David Banner
1977
Murder Is Easy
Prof. Luke Williams
1982
Fantasy Island
Arnold Greenwood
1977
Clambake
James J. Jamison III
1967
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Dick Bender
1967
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
Director
1991
Once Upon a Classic
1976
True Confessions
Host
1986
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Self
1978
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
Nick Osborne
1992How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
Self
1978
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
William
1974
Three on a Date
Director
1978The Book Of Lists
Self- Host
1982
The Couple Takes a Wife
Jeff Hamilton
1972
Speedway
Kenny Donford
1968
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self
1980
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Johnsy Boy Hood
1966
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
Johnny Gaines
1971
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
1975
The Woman Who Loved Elvis
Director
1993
The Invasion of Johnson County
Sam Lowell
1976
W*A*L*T*E*R
Creator
1984
Sin of Innocence
David McGary
1986
The Great Houdinis
Reverend Ford
1976
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
1989
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Narrator
1978
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
Dr David Banner
2009
International Airport
Harvey Jameson
1985
The Magician
Anthony Dorian
1973
Steambath
Tandy
1973The Marilyn Files
Self - Host
1992
Shirts/Skins
Teddy Bush
1973
The Elvis Conspiracy
Self - Host
1991
Black Market Baby
Herbert Freemont
1979
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
Himself - Host
1979
The Elvis Files
Narrator
1990