Dirk Blocker Biography

Fast Facts

• Is a reader and moderator for the non-profit organization Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic and also supports the Rhythmic Arts Project
• Won a Best Essay Award for his piece titled "Why Walter," which was published in the literary journal The Odyssey in 2007
• Graduated from Antioch University with a degree in Liberal Studies in 2010
• Is the son of actor Dan Blocker, who played the role of Hoss Cartwright in "Bonanza․"
• Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Marcus Welby, M․D․" in 1974
• Quote: "Being a guest performer, or taking on a small character role in a film, is akin (I imagine) to being a utility player/pinch hitter․ You've got to be ready when called․"
• Quote: "Growing up with a famous father stripped me of any desire for fame-my pop could hardly go anywhere without being mobbed by fans․ So the life of a character actor/supporting player has always appealed to me․"
• Quote: "(On being compared to his father): "I used to shun comparisons-wanting desperately to earn approval based on my own merits, but I've softened․ People wanted to keep his memory alive and on some level I've served that purpose․""
• Best known for his role as 1st Lt․ Jerome Bragg in "Black Sheep Squadron" and as Hitchcock in "Brooklyn Nine Nine․"
• Is certified as an emergency teacher in the State of California