Blocker, Dan (Bobby Dan) b. December 10, 1928 d. May 13, 1972 Actor. He is best remembered for his role of ‘Hoss Cartwright' in the TV series, "Bonanza," which ran from 1959 to 1972. Born in Bowie County, Texas, he entered the movie and television field in 1955 with his first role in the film, "Hook a Crook" (1955). He began taking small cameo roles on television, in such programs (mostly westerns) as "Gunsmoke," "Playhouse 90," "Cheyenne," "Tales of Wells Fargo," "The Restless Gun," "Maverick," "The Rifleman," and "Zane Grey Theater." He continued to...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Cause of death: Pulmonary embolisim Woodmen Cemetery, De Kalb, Bowie County, Texas, USA
b. December 10, 1928 d. May 13, 1972