Dan Blocker
Biography
Bobby Dan Davis Blocker was born on December 10, 1928, in DeKalb, Bowie County, Texas, United States. He was an American male television actor who also served as a veteran of the Korean War. Blocker is best remembered for portraying Hoss Cartwright in the long‑running NBC Western series Bonanza. Over his career he accumulated thirty‑nine credited acting roles, and he is listed in databases under the alternate name Bobb. He died on May 13, 1972, at the age of forty‑three. His professional profile identifies him primarily for his work in acting and notes his contributions to television during the mid‑20th century.
Career overview
Dan Blocker (December 10 1928 – May 13 1972) was an American television actor and Korean War veteran. Born in DeKalb, Bowie County, Texas, he entered the entertainment industry and became known for his work on television. Over the course of his career he accumulated 39 credited performances, a body
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41 titles- A Walking Tour of Sesame Street (1979) as Hoss (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Long Goodbye (1973) In Memory Of
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self
- Drei mal neun (1970) as Self
- Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970) as Indian Who Sells Manhattan
- The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County (1970) as Charley
- The Jack Benny Birthday Special (1969) as Self
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- Rowan & Martin at the Movies (1968) as Self
- Lady in Cement (1968) as Waldo Gronsky
- The Dean Martin Christmas Show (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Something for a Lonely Man (1968) as John Killibrew
- Bonanza: Ride the Wind (1966) as Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright
- Johnny Appleseed (1965) as Narrator
- Come Blow Your Horn (1963) as Eckman
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers (1962) as Self
- Bonanza (1959) as Hoss Cartwright
- The Rebel (1959) as Pierce
- The Troubleshooters (1959) as Culhane
- The Young Captives (1959) as Oil Field Roughneck
- The Rifleman (1958) as Pete Snipe
- Jefferson Drum (1958) as Craig
- Cimarron City (1958) as Tiny Budinger
- Natchez (1958) as George
- Maverick (1957) as Hognose M. Hughes
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Bosch
- The Restless Gun (1957) as John 'El Bruto'
- The Restless Gun (1957) as Ike Burnett
- The Walter Winchell File (1957) as Payload John
- The Girl in Black Stockings (1957) as Mike, the Bartender
- Outer Space Jitters (1957) as Zombie
- Gunsight Ridge (1957) as Bartender (uncredited)
- Playhouse 90 (1956) as George
- Sizeman and Son (1956) as Lewis
- Cheyenne (1955) as Deputy Sam
- Cheyenne (1955) as Pete
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Lieutenant
- Hook a Crook (1955) as Gorilla (uncredited)
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Little Willie
- Bambi (1948) as Self (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dan Blocker best known for?
Dan Blocker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Long Goodbye (1973), V.I.P. Schaukel (1971), Man of the Year (2006), Lady in Cement (1968).
When and where was Dan Blocker born?
Dan Blocker was born on December 10, 1928 in DeKalb, Bowie County, Texas, U.S. They passed away on May 13, 1972.
How many credits does Dan Blocker have?
Dan Blocker has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1979.
What is Dan Blocker's background in cinema and television?
Bobby Dan Davis Blocker was born on December 10, 1928, in DeKalb, Bowie County, Texas, United States. He was an American male television actor who also served as a veteran of the Korean War. Blocker is best remembered for portraying Hoss Cartwright in the long‑running NBC Western series Bonanza. Over his career he accu...