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Dan Blocker

Eric ''Hoss'' Cartwright in Bonanza

Photos Dan Blocker Birth name: Dan Elvis Blocker
Birth date: 1928/12/10
Date of death : 1972/05/13 (44 years old)
Birth place : DeKalb,Bowie County(Etats-Unis)
Height: 1.93 m

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Biography for Dan Blocker

It is a giant of almost two meters with a Herculean force for 1.93m for 136kg.

He played in '' Bonanza "from 1959 to 1972: 375 episodes in the role of Eric" Hoss "Cartwright (until his death, of a pulmonary embolism).

Dan Blocker was an American actor known for his role as Hoss Cartwright in the television series "Bonanza". Blocker was born on December 10, 1928 in Dekalb, Texas. He grew up on a cotton farm near O'Donnell, also in Texas. He studied at the University of Texas-Austin before serving in the American army during the Korean War.

After his demobilization, Blocker began his acting career by playing in local theatrical productions. He then obtained roles in television series such as "the investigations of the detective Stone" and "Perry Mason". However, it was his role as Hoss Cartwright in "Bonanza" that made him famous. The series, which was broadcast for 14 seasons from 1959 to 1973, tells the story of the Cartwright family, owner of a large wood farm in Nevada. Blocker played the role of the family's second son, a kind and generous character.

Blocker also appeared in several films, notably "The Plaine Man" with Jimmy Stewart and "The Conveyor" with Kirk Douglas. Unfortunately, his career was brutally interrupted in 1972 when he suddenly died of a pulmonary embolism at the age of 43. His death was a shock for his fans and colleagues, and he was buried in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park cemetery in Glendale, California.

Despite his short career, Dan Blocker has left an indelible footprint in the world of entertainment thanks to his role in "Bonanza" and his remarkable performances in other productions. He is still widely admired and appreciated by fans of the series, who remember him as one of the most talented and endearing actors of his generation.

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Filmography

Title Role
Bonanza Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright / ... (379 episodes, 1959-1972)
Drei mal neun Singer (1 episode, 1971)
Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County (1970) Charley
Something for a Lonely Man (1968) (TV) John Killibrew
Lady in Cement (1968) Waldo Gronsky
I'll Bet (1 episode, 1965)
Come Blow Your Horn (1963) Mr. Eckman
Troubleshooters (1 episode, 1959)
The Rebel Pierce (1 episode, 1959)
The Young Captives (1959) Oil field roughneck
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse Duke (1 episode, 1959)
Cimarron City (1958) TV Series Tiny Carl Budinger (unknown episodes, 1958-1960)
The Restless Gun El Burro / ... (5 episodes, 1957-1958)
The Rifleman Pete Snipe (1 episode, 1958)
Maverick Hognose Hughes (1 episode, 1958)
Zorro Blacksmith (1 episode, 1958)
Gunsmoke Keller / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1958)
Jefferson Drum Craig (1 episode, 1958)
Decision Salem (1 episode, 1958)
Playhouse 90 Lewis (2 episodes, 1956-1958)
The Thin Man Rosie (1 episode, 1958)
Have Gun - Will Travel Joe (1 episode, 1958)
The Walter Winchell File (1 episode, 1958)
Richard Diamond, Private Detective Cloudy Sims (1 episode, 1958)
Sugarfoot (1 episode, 1958)
Wagon Train Sgt. Broderick (1 episode, 1958)
Zane Grey Theater Matt (1 episode, 1958)
Outer Space Jitters (1957) (as Don Blocker) Prehistoric Zombie
Colt .45 Will (1 episode, 1957)
Gunsight Ridge (1957) (uncredited) Bartender
The Girl in Black Stockings (1957) Mike, the Bartender
Black Patch (1957) (uncredited) Blacksmith
Tales of Wells Fargo Joe Purdy (1 episode, 1957)
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon Mule Conklin (1 episode, 1957)
Sheriff of Cochise Bartender (1 episode, 1957)
Telephone Time (1 episode, 1957)
Cheyenne Pete (1 episode, 1957)

Trivia

O'Donnell is located in the panhandle of West Texas, about 40 miles south of Lubbock, Texas. There is a museum located in O'Donnell dedicated to Mr. Blocker.

Interred at DeKalb Cemetery, DeKalb, Texas, USA.

Started and owned the Bonanza steak house restaurant chain.

The Long Goodbye (1973) is dedicated to him: "In Memoriam for Dan Blocker". Robert Altman, who had directed many early episodes of "Bonanza" (1959), had originally cast his friend in the role of Roger Wade, but he died before filming commenced. The role subsequently was filled by Sterling Hayden.

Attended and played football for Sul Ross State College, Alpine, Texas, graduating in 1950.

All of his children studied karate under Chuck Norris.

Blocker was approached to play Major "King" Kong in Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) after Peter Sellers was injured. However, according to Terry Southern (co-writer), Blocker's agent rejected the script as being "too pinko".

Became close friends with Robert Altman when Altman was directing episodes of the TV show "Bonanza" (1959). Altman's "Bonanza" (1959) episodes often often featured the Hoss character and frequently were humorous. Altman wanted Blocker to play the Roger Wade character in his version of Raymond Chandler's The Long Goodbye (1973), but he died before the commencement of shooting. The movie was dedicated to Blocker.

Quotes

O'Donnell est localisé dans le mendigoté de l'Ouest du Texas environ 40 miles au Sud de Lubbock, Texas. Il y a un musée situé dans O'Donnell consacrée à Mr. Blocker.

Family

Spouse : Dolphia Lee Parker Blocker (25 August 1952 - 13 May 1972) (his death) 4 children

Had four children: Debra Lee, Danna Lynn, David Blocker, and Dirk Blocker.

Father of producer David Blocker and actor Dirk Blocker.

Father of identical twin daughters, Danna and Debra.

Author of the card

  • Creation date: 01/07/2003 by ERASER80

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