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Bill Bixby Biography
Birth Name:Wilfred Bailey Everett Bixby
Birth Place:San Francisco, California, United States
Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In the 1970s, he became a spokesperson for the Leukemia Society of America
- Developed his skills in the dramatic arts as a member of his high school's forensic society, participating in local speech tournaments
- Often takes on the role of mild-mannered characters
- Widely recognized for his performances of professional magic tricks
- Served in the United States Marine Crops, and was drafted during the Korean War
- Studied pre-law at the University of California-Berkeley, but dropped out of school three credits shy of graduating
Awards
- 1971Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 1976Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
- 1976Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Comedy or Drama Series: nominated
- 1977DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night: nominated
- 2008TV Land Award-Character You REALLY Don't Want to Make Angry: winner