Date of birth: December 10, 1928
Date of Death: May 13, 1972 (Age 43)
Full name: Dan Davis Blocker
Born place: Bowie County, Texas, USA
Height: 6’3’’ (193 cm)
Weight: 136 kg (300 pounds)
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Blue
Bobby Dan Davis Blocker was born on December 10, 1928, in De Kalb, Texas, and died on May 13, 1972. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War before beginning a career in acting.
Blocker became famous as Hoss Cartwright on the NBC western Bonanza, a role he played for thirteen seasons. His performance combined physical comedy with a warm, dependable presence that made Hoss one of television’s most recognizable characters.
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Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
