Dan Blocker

About

Played the role of the middle brother, Hoss Cartwright, on the television series Bonanza.

Before Fame

He worked as a coach, teacher, rodeo performer, and bouncer before his acting career.

Trivia

He was on a western TV series where his character was said to have weighed fourteen pounds upon birth.

Family Life

He married Dolphia Parker, and the couple had four children named Dirk, David, Debra and Danna.

Associated With

He starred on Bonanza with Michael Landon.

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