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.
41 movies · 40 shows
L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère
2009·5.7
The Incredible Hulk
2008·6.2
The Marilyn Files
1992·7.0
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder
1992·8.2
The Elvis Conspiracy
1991·0.0
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
1990·5.8
The Elvis Files
1990·0.0
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
1989·7.0
The Trial of the Incredible Hulk
1989·6.4
The Incredible Hulk Returns
1988·6.3
Sin of Innocence
1986·4.9
International Airport
1985·6.0
Murder Is Easy
1982·6.6
Bride of the Incredible Hulk
1980·6.7
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980·4.0
Black Market Baby
1979·6.3
The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II
1979·7.0
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
1978·7.0
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
1978·7.0
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
1978·0.0
The Return of the Incredible Hulk
1977·6.1
The Incredible Hulk
1977·6.5
The Kentucky Fried Movie
1977·6.2
Fantasy Island
1977·7.5
The Great Houdinis
1976·6.3
The Invasion of Johnson County
1976·6.6
The Apple Dumpling Gang
1975·6.6
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975·2.0
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
1974·7.0
Shirts/Skins
1973·10.0
Steambath
1973·5.1
The Magician
1973·8.6
The Couple Takes a Wife
1972·10.0
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
1971·6.5
Speedway
1968·5.9
Clambake
1967·5.9
Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
1967·6.5
Ride Beyond Vengeance
1966·6.0
Under the Yum Yum Tree
1963·6.1
Irma la Douce
1963·7.4
Lonely are the Brave
1962·7.4