BILL BIXBY

Did you know that the actor also served the United States Marine Corps Reserve and had a number of odd jobs, including becoming a lifeguard and bellhop, before getting into the industry? Wilbert Bailey Everett Bixby III, also known as Bill Bixby, had quite a career, spanning over 3 decades, where he delivered varied performances on television, in movies, and even on stage. This includes TV credit for sitcoms, such as The Magician, My Favorite Martian, and The Courtship of Eddie’s Father.

Perhaps, he is best remembered for appearing in The Incredible Hulk as the main character, Dr. Banner. Aside from being in front of the camera, Bill also became an executive producer and director of several TV series, including Goodnight, Beantown, Wizards and Warriors, and Sledge Hammer. Before his death, he finished directing 30 episodes of the NBC sitcom Blossom and appeared in the 1992 series Diagnosis: Murder. Bill passed away in 1993 at 59 years old.