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Bill Bixby - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 22, 1934 |
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| Died | November 21, 1993 (age 59) |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Bill Bixby's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Starred as Dr. David Banner in 'The Incredible Hulk,' and roles in 'My Favorite Martian' and 'The Courtship of Eddie's Father.' |
Intro
Bill Bixby was an American actor, director, and producer, known for his versatile roles in television and film, most notably as Dr. David Banner in the TV series 'The Incredible Hulk.'
Early Life & Background
Bill Bixby was born Wilfred Bailey Everett Bixby III in San Francisco, California. He attended Lowell High School and later San Francisco City College, before transferring to the University of California, Berkeley. He was also briefly in the US Marine Corps Reserve.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Tim O'Hara in 'My Favorite Martian' (1963–1966)
- Played Tom Corbett in 'The Courtship of Eddie's Father' (1969–1972)
- Portrayed Dr. David Banner in 'The Incredible Hulk' (1977–1982)
- Directed episodes of 'Blossom,' 'Sledge Hammer!', and 'The Courtship of Eddie's Father'
Trivia
- Bixby was nominated for three Emmy Awards during his career.
- He was a practicing Buddhist.
- He continued working and directing despite being diagnosed with cancer, right up until his death.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Bill Bixby born?
Bill Bixby was born the 22 January 1934.
Where is Bill Bixby from?
San Francisco, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About January 22nd, 1934, in brief:
- Historical events: Dmitri Shostakovich's opera *Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District* premiered on January 22, 1934, at the Leningrad Maly Opera Theatre. The opera, based on Nikolai Leskov's novella, tells the story of a lonely woman in 19th-century Russia who falls in love with one of her husband's workers and is driven to murder.
- Day of the week: January 22nd, 1934 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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