Bill Bixby
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For television viewers, Bill Bixby is a known actor, a regular presence in series casting. The record also carries 'Irma la Douce'. Casting has come more often from television than from film. 82 episodes of 'The Incredible Hulk' carry his name as David Banner.
Bill Bixby
15 Movies
21 Series
For television viewers, Bill Bixby is a known actor, a regular presence in series casting. The record also carries 'Irma la Douce'. Casting has come more often from television than from film. 82 episodes of 'The Incredible Hulk' carry his name as David Banner.
Movies
Plays James J. Jamison III
Clambake
1967
Plays Tattooed Sailor
Irma la Douce
1963
Plays Russel Donavan
The Apple Dumpling Gang
1975
Plays Kenny Donford
Speedway
1968
Plays Dick Bender
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
1967
Plays Dr. David Bruce Banner
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
1980
Plays Johnsy Boy Hood
Ride Beyond Vengeance
1966
Plays Reverend Ford
The Great Houdinis
1976
Plays Herbert Freemont
Black Market Baby
1979
Plays Sam Lowell
The Invasion of Johnson County
1976
Plays Jeff Hamilton
The Couple Takes a Wife
1972
Plays Teddy Bush
Shirts/Skins
1973
Plays Anthony Dorian
The Magician
1973
TV Shows
Plays Tim O'Hara
My Favorite Martian
1963
Director
Plays David Banner
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Director
Plays Tom Corbett
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969
Director
Plays Anthony Blake
The Magician
1973
Plays Matt Cassidy
Goodnight, Beantown
1983
Director
Plays Philo McGrew
Spencer's Pilots
1976
Plays Dr. Gallin
Ironside
1967
Plays Ronald Bailey
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
Plays John Ballard
The Love Boat
1977
Plays Kline
Combat!
1962
Plays Dr. John Grant
Dr. Kildare
1961
Plays Pvt. Stu Sallaway
The Lieutenant
1963
Plays Carl Pierce
Valentine's Day
1964
Plays Alex Chandler
Barnaby Jones
1973
Plays Dr. Hurst
Medical Center
1969
Plays OOD
The Twilight Zone
1959
Director
Plays Tony Elliott
Mannix
1967
Plays Darian
Love, American Style
1969
Plays Jerry Schilling
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Plays David
The Danny Thomas Hour
1967
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The Marilyn Files
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Sledge Hammer!
Zeke (uncredited) · 1 episode
1987
TV
Goodnight, Beantown
Matt Cassidy · 18 episodes
1983–
TV
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
Dr. David Bruce Banner
1980
Film
Black Market Baby
Herbert Freemont
1979
Film
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
Himself - Host
1979
Film
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Narrator
1978
Film
The Love Boat
John Ballard · 1 episode
1977
TV
The Incredible Hulk
David Banner · 82 episodes
1977–
TV
Spencer's Pilots
Philo McGrew · 10 episodes
1976
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bill Bixby still alive?
Bill Bixby passed away on November 21, 1993 at age 59.
What are the most famous roles of Bill Bixby?
Bill Bixby is best known for roles in Irma la Douce, The Kentucky Fried Movie, Lonely are the Brave.
How many movies has Bill Bixby been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1962), Bill Bixby has appeared in 13 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Bill Bixby's first movie?
The career of Bill Bixby began with Lonely are the Brave (1962).
What is Bill Bixby's most recent movie or series?
Bill Bixby's most recent release is The Marilyn Files, which premiered on August 12, 1992.
What TV shows has Bill Bixby appeared in?
On television, Bill Bixby has appeared in The Twilight Zone, The Incredible Hulk, The Love Boat, Sledge Hammer!.
Bill Bixby
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.