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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.
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.
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.
Jan 22, 2024 · Dan Blocker gave a brilliant performance of the character of Hoss Cartwright in 13 of the series’ 14 seasons, and his involvement in the series was ended by his tragic death in 1972. Blocker was the life of Bonanza, as the series only lasted one more season after his death.
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.
Sep 19, 2011 · Dan Blocker, who played Hoss Cartwright on Bonanza, died of a pulmonary embolism in 1972. The show dealt with his character's death in a two-part episode titled "Forever", which was a tribute to his memory and a farewell to the fans.
Dan Blocker was an American actor best known for his role as Hoss in Bonanza, the gullible and loveable Cartwright brother. Learn more.
