| First Name | Dan |
| Last Name | Blocker |
| Full Name at Birth | Bobby Don Blocker |
| Age | 43 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | December 10, 1928 |
| Birthplace | DeKalb, Texas |
| Date of Death | May 13, 1972 |
| Location of Death | Los Angeles, Calif |
| Cause of Death | pulmonary embolism |
| Height | 6' 4" (193 cm) |
| Build | Large |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown - Light |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| University | Sul Ross State he earned a master`s degreeHardin-Simmons University in 1946Texas Military Institute |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Hoss Cartwright in Bonanza |
Dan Blocker (December 10, 1928 – May 13, 1972) was an American actor best remembered for his role as Eric "Hoss" Cartwright in the NBC western television blockbuster Bonanza.
Selected Dan Blocker film and TV show credits: