Bill Bixby

Birth Name:

Wilfred Bailey Everett Bixby

Birth Place:

San Francisco, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

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

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

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