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Dennis Dirk Blocker was born on July 31, 1957 in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Given his hometown and the show business renown of his father Dan Blocker, star of the TV ...
Sep 1, 2019 · Sep 01, 2019 12:40 P.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.
Apr 29, 2022 · Blocker had four children during his lifetime. He welcomed his first children, twin daughters named Debra Lee and Danna Lynn in 1953. His first son David Blocker was born in 1955 followed by his second son and last child, Dennis Dirk Blocker, who was born in 1957. Both of Dan Blocker’s sons have towed a career path similar to their late ...
Dennis Dirk Blocker (born July 31, 1957 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA) is an actor, known for Poltergeist (1982), Starman (1984) and Prince of Darkness (1987). He plays Michael Hitchcock in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He is the son of actor Dan Blocker, famous for portraying Eric "Hoss" Cartwright on the NBC Western television series Bonanza from 1959 until his death on May 13 1972 from a pulmonary embolism when Dirk was 14 and Dolphia Lee Blocker (née Parker). His brother is producer ...
Detective Michael Hitchcock (portrayed by Dirk Blocker) was a recurring character (credited as "guest starring") in season 1 of the show, becoming a regular (credited as "starring") in season 2, and eventually a main character (appearing in the opening credits) starting in season 6. He is a detective at the 99th Precinct, having worked there for more than 30 years and has been partnered with his best friend Norm Scully for almost all of his career. He faked retiring to Brazil in the final season
Dec 12, 2023 · Dan Blocker, renowned for his role as Hoss Cartwright on the classic television series “Bonanza,” left behind a significant legacy in the entertainment industry when he passed away in 1972. Among those he left behind were his children, including his son Dirk Blocker. Dirk, much like his father, chose a path in acting, carving out his own ...
