1934-01-22 San Francisco, California, USA
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 | Dr David Banner | 2009-01-15 |
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The Incredible Hulk | Tom Corbett (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2008-06-12 |
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Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder | Nick Osborne | 1992-01-05 |
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The Marilyn Files | Self - Host | 1992-08-12 |
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The Elvis Conspiracy | Self - Host | 1991-08-01 |
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The Death of the Incredible Hulk | David Banner | 1990-02-18 |
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The Elvis Files | Narrator | 1990-01-01 |
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Exploring Psychic Powers Live | 1989-06-07 | |
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The Trial of the Incredible Hulk | David Banner | 1989-05-07 |
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The Incredible Hulk Returns | Dr. David Bruce Banner | 1988-05-22 |
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Sin of Innocence | David McGary | 1986-03-26 |
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International Airport | Harvey Jameson | 1985-05-25 |
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Murder Is Easy | Prof. Luke Williams | 1982-01-02 |
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The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's | Self | 1980-01-04 |
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Bride of the Incredible Hulk | Dr. David Bruce Banner | 1980-01-30 |
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The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II | Himself - Host | 1979-10-12 |
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Black Market Baby | Herbert Freemont | 1979-10-18 |
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court | Narrator | 1978-05-23 |
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NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney | Self | 1978-09-13 |
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How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness | Self | 1978-02-22 |
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The Kentucky Fried Movie | Himself (segment "Headache Clinic") | 1977-08-10 |
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The Return of the Incredible Hulk | David Banner | 1977-11-28 |
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The Incredible Hulk | Dr. David Bruce Banner | 1977-11-04 |
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Fantasy Island | Arnold Greenwood | 1977-01-14 |
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The Invasion of Johnson County | Sam Lowell | 1976-07-31 |
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The Great Houdinis | Rev. Arthur Ford | 1976-10-08 |
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The Apple Dumpling Gang | Russel Donavan | 1975-07-01 |
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Mitzi & 100 Guys | Self | 1975-03-24 |
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Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love | William | 1974-05-01 |
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Shirts/Skins | Teddy Bush | 1973-10-09 |
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Steambath | Tandy | 1973-05-04 |
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The Magician | Anthony Dorian | 1973-03-17 |
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The Couple Takes a Wife | Jeff Hamilton | 1972-12-05 |
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Congratulations, It's a Boy! | Johnny Gaines | 1971-09-21 |
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Speedway | Kenny Donford | 1968-06-07 |
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Clambake | James J. Jamison III | 1967-12-04 |
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Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! | Dick Bender | 1967-05-10 |
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Ride Beyond Vengeance | Johnsy Boy Hood | 1966-01-01 |
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Under the Yum-Yum Tree | Track Team Coach (uncredited) | 1963-10-23 |
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Irma la Douce | Tattooed Sailor | 1963-06-05 |
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Lonely are the Brave | Airman in Helicopter (uncredited) | 1962-05-24 |
