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   Dan Blocker

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   American actor

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       Bonanza

       1959
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       Have Gun -- Will Travel

       1957
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       Zorro

       1957
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       Maverick

       1957
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       Cheyenne

       1955
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       Richard Diamond, Private Detective

       1957

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

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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.

4. celebily.com › dan-blocker-bio-cause-of-death-wifeDan Blocker Bio, Cause of Death, Wife, Son, Net ... - Celebily

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   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. Dan Blocker gave a brilliant performance of the ...

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6. www.imdb.com › name › nm0088779Dan Blocker - Biography - IMDb

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   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.

   • Birth Date: December 10, 1928

   • Death Date: May 13, 1972

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

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   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.

   • Occupation: Actor, Soundtrack
   • Birth Date: December 10, 1928

   • Video Duration: 26 sec
   • Death Date: May 13, 1972

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     Dan Blocker’s Last Episode on Bonanza Is Too Hard to Watch

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     The Life and Sad Ending of Dan Blocker

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9. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dan_BlockerDan Blocker - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   Dan Blocker (December 10, 1928 – May 13, 1972) was an American actor. Career. 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.

   • Nationality: American

   • Occupation: Actor

10. www.wideopencountry.com › dan-blockerDan Blocker: What Happened to Hoss Cartwright from 'Bonanza'?

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    Mar 11, 2021 · Dan Blocker was a versatile actor who played various roles in western TV series before becoming the iconic Hoss Cartwright on Bonanza. He served in the Korean War, taught school, and died in 1972 after a gall bladder surgery.

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    What really happened to Dan Blocker?

    • In 1972, after a gall bladder surgery, Blocker suffered a pulmonary embolism and passed away in the hospital. Writers of “Bonanza” heavily referenced his death in the show’s storyline, as the show lasted another season before ending.

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    Was Dan Blocker ever a Mormon?

    • We were Mormon so we went to the Mormon Church were Dan Blocker was the Mormon Bishop. Lot of key people in Hollywood are Mormon...not like the Jewish influence but there none the less and for the record Michael Landon was not Jewish. His mother was Catholic, Irish Catholic and attended the Catholic chruch

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    Did Dan Blocker wear a toupee?

    • Greene grabbed his hair and put it on as he resurfaced. He got out of the pond and walked straight to his dressing room. Dan Blocker also sported a piece. He began wearing a toupee in 1968. Sadly, Blocker died of complications following gall bladder surgery in 1972.

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    Did Dan Blocker have children?

    • Sep 01, 2019 09:40 A.M. Dan Blocker who was a Free Methodist passed away in 1972, but his legacy lives on through his children. Advertisement The “Bonanza” star had four children with his wife, Dolphia Parker, and each of their names begin with “D.” Dan’s legacy in Hollywood is being continued by his sons Dirk and David.

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12. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 28798The First Time a TV Show Addressed the Death of a Character

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    Sep 19, 2011 · Dan Blocker, who played Hoss Cartwright on Bonanza, died unexpectedly 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.