Bill Bixby: A Career Retrospective
Early Life and Career
Birth and Childhood
* Born Wilfred Bailey Everett Bixby III in San Francisco, California, on January 22, 1934. * After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps.
Acting Beginnings
* Began his acting career in the early 1960s. * Appeared in numerous guest roles on television shows.
Breakthrough Roles
"The Courtship of Eddie's Father" (1969-1972)
* Starred as Tom Corbett, a widowed father raising his young son. * Show became a beloved family sitcom and earned Bixby two Emmy nominations.
"The Incredible Hulk" (1977-1982)
* Played Dr. David Banner, a scientist who transformed into the Hulk. * Show became a pop culture icon and made Bixby a household name.
Later Career and Legacy
Directorial Work
* Directed several television movies and episodes of "The Incredible Hulk."
Personal Life
* Married twice and had two children. * Remained friends with Lou Ferrigno, who played the Hulk in the TV series.
Death and Legacy
* Died of prostate cancer on November 21, 1993, at the age of 59. * Remembered as a talented actor who brought warmth and humor to his roles.
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