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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dan_BlockerDan Blocker - Wikipedia

    Bobby Dan Davis Blocker (December 10, 1928 – May 13, 1972) was an American television actor and Korean War veteran, who played Hoss Cartwright in the NBC Western television series Bonanza.

  2. Jan 22, 2024 · During his lifetime Dan Blocker was known as an American television actor and Korean War veteran. As an actor, he was known for his portrayal of the character Hoss Cartwright in NBC’s western television series Bonanza, one of the longest-running western series in the history of U.S. television.

  3. www.imdb.com › name › nm0088779Dan Blocker - IMDb

    Dan Blocker was a 6'4" actor who played Hoss Cartwright, the gentle giant of Bonanza, for 13 seasons. He was born in Texas, served in the Korean War, taught school, and pursued a PhD in English before becoming a TV immortal.

    • January 1, 1
    • De Kalb, Texas, USA
    • January 1, 1
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  4. Dan Blocker was a Texas-born actor who played Hoss Cartwright on Bonanza, the most popular TV series of the 1960s. He died of a pulmonary embolism in 1972 at age 43, after a career in theater, film and TV.

    • December 10, 1928
    • May 13, 1972
  5. Apr 18, 2021 · On May 13, 1972, after 13 seasons of playing Eric ‘Hoss’ Cartwright, the even-tempered, gentle-giant, second son of Ben Cartwright on NBC’s Bonanza, actor Dan Blocker suddenly and tragically died. His death complicated things because filming was just about to begin on the classic western final season.

  6. Oct 8, 2023 · Discover 14 captivating facts about Dan Blocker, the beloved actor known for his iconic role as Hoss Cartwright on the hit TV show Bonanza. From his impressive height to his philanthropic endeavors, learn more about this talented celebrity.

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  8. Dan Blocker was an American actor best known for his role as Hoss in Bonanza, the gullible and loveable Cartwright brother. Learn more.

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