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Bill Bixby

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

L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère

The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk

The Marilyn Files

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

The Elvis Conspiracy

The Elvis Conspiracy

The Death of the Incredible Hulk

The Death of the Incredible Hulk

The Elvis Files

The Elvis Files

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

Exploring Psychic Powers Live

Exploring Psychic Powers Live

The Incredible Hulk Returns

The Incredible Hulk Returns

Sin of Innocence

Sin of Innocence

International Airport

International Airport

Murder Is Easy

Murder Is Easy

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

Bride of the Incredible Hulk

Bride of the Incredible Hulk

Black Market Baby

Black Market Baby

The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II

The Hanna-Barbera Hall of Fame: Yabba Dabba Doo II

How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness

NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

The Kentucky Fried Movie

The Kentucky Fried Movie

The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk

Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island

The Return of the Incredible Hulk

The Return of the Incredible Hulk

The Great Houdinis

The Great Houdinis

The Invasion of Johnson County

The Invasion of Johnson County

Mitzi & 100 Guys

Mitzi & 100 Guys

The Apple Dumpling Gang

The Apple Dumpling Gang

Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love

Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love

Steambath

Steambath