Dirk Blocker

Birth Name:

Dennis Dirk Blocker

Birth Place:

Hollywood, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

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

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