Bill Bixby

Wilfred Bailey Everett Bixby III January 22 1934November 21 1993 was an American actor director and producer His career spanned more than three decades during which he became wellknown for a variety of television roles Bixby achieved early popularity starring as Tim OHara in the CBS sitcom My Favorite Martian 19631966 and he later played the widowed father Tom Corbett in the ABC sitcom The Courtship of Eddies Father 19691972 He was also recognized for his role as stage magician and detective Anthony Blake in The Magician 19731974 Bixbys most iconic role came in the late 1970s when he portrayed Dr David Banner in the CBS sciencefiction 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