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Dan Blocker - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 10, 1929 |
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| Died | May 13, 1972 (age 42) |
| Birthplace | De Kalb, Bowie County, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Dan Blocker's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright on the television series 'Bonanza'. |
Intro
Dan Blocker was an American actor best known for his role as Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright on the long-running NBC Western television series 'Bonanza.'
Early Life & Background
Dan Blocker grew up in Texas and attended Sul Ross State Teacher's College, where he played football. He held the record as the largest baby born in Bowie County, Texas, at 14 pounds at birth. After college, he served two years in the United States Army during the Korean War before beginning his acting career.
Career Highlights
- Played Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright on 'Bonanza' from 1959 to 1972.
- Appeared in over 400 episodes of 'Bonanza'.
- Had roles in several other TV Westerns, including 'Gunsmoke' and 'The Restless Gun'.
- Acted in films such as 'Come Blow Your Horn' (1963) and 'Lady in Cement' (1968).
Trivia
- Dan Blocker was a high school English and drama teacher before he became an actor.
- 'Bonanza' producers described Blocker as 'the least actor-ish actor in Hollywood.'
- His sudden death due to a pulmonary embolism in 1972 led to 'Bonanza' writing his character's death into the show, a rare move for network television at the time.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Dan Blocker born?
Dan Blocker was born the 10 December 1929.
Where is Dan Blocker from?
De Kalb, Bowie County, Texas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 10th, 1929, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 10th, 1929 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont
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