Bobby Dan Davis Blocker (December 10, 1928 [1] – May 13, 1972) was an American television actor and Korean War veteran, who played Hoss Cartwright in the NBC Western television series Bonanza.

Dan Blocker. Actor: Bonanza. Dan Blocker is one of the true television immortals, having played Hoss Cartwright -- the heart and soul of Bonanza (1959) -- for 13 seasons, before his untimely death in 1972 at the age of 43.

2024年1月22日 · 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.

Dan Blocker. Actor: Bonanza. Dan Blocker is one of the true television immortals, having played Hoss Cartwright -- the heart and soul of Bonanza (1959) -- for 13 seasons, before his untimely death in 1972 at the age of 43.

2021年4月18日 · 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.

Dan Blocker (December 10, 1928 – May 13, 1972) was an American actor. Born in De Kalb, Bowie County, Texas. He began his career as an actor in short films such as Hook a Crook (1955) with Joe Besser, and Outer Space Jitters (1957), starring The Three Stooges.

2019年9月1日 · Dan Blocker who was a Free Methodist passed away in 1972, but his legacy lives on through his children. The “Bonanza” star had four children with his wife, Dolphia Parker, and each of their names begin with “D”.

2024年12月23日 · Dan Blocker was an American film and TV actor, who is probably best remembered for his performance in the TV series “Bonanza.” He was a war veteran, who served his country in the Korean War.

2018年3月18日 · Dan Blocker was an Emmy award-winning American producer actor and retired soldier. Dan Blocker is popularly known for his role as Hoss Cartwright in the series Bonanza. What caused Dan Blocker’s death? Blocker died untimely on May 13, 1972, in Los Angeles due to a pneumonic embolism following nerve bladder surgery at the age of 43.

2019年7月12日 · Hollywood's Dan Blocker was an iconic actor whose impact was greatly felt in the 1950s- 1970s. His most famous role was that of Hoss Cartwright in the NBC Western television series Bonanza. There are many interesting facts about Dan Blocker and his career that are worth noting.