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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>
Dirk Blocker, born <a href="/biography/dirk-blocker">Dennis Dirk Blocker</a> on July 31, 1957, in Hollywood, California, is an American <a href="/biography/dirk-blocker">actor</a> known for his long-standing presence on both television and film. He is the <a href="/biography/dirk-blocker">son</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Blocker">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Blocker">Dan Blocker</a>, renowned for his role as Hoss Cartwright on the classic television series Bonanza. Dirk was named <a href="/biography/dirk-blocker">Dennis</a> in honor of his father's close friend, Dennis Reed, though he is professionally known by his middle name, Dirk.

He grew up in a family with strong ties to the entertainment industry. Dirk has three older siblings—all with names starting with the letter 'D': David, Debra, and Danna. His <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Blocker">brother</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Blocker">David Blocker</a> is a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Blocker">film producer</a>, further underscoring the family's involvement in show business.

<h2>Start in Acting and Early Television Roles</h2>
Dirk Blocker began his acting career in 1974 at the age of 16. He quickly found work with guest appearances on numerous television series, showcasing his versatility as a young actor. These included roles in popular shows like Marcus Welby, M.D., Little House on the Prairie, M*A*S*H, CHiPs, and Doogie Howser, M.D. Over the years, he made brief appearances in other well-known series such as Quantum Leap, Murder, She Wrote, ER, Walker, Texas Ranger, Night Court, Beverly Hills 90210, and The X-Files.

His first major recurring role came in 1976 when he was cast as pilot Jerry Bragg in the World War II drama series Baa Baa Black Sheep (later renamed Black Sheep Squadron), at just 19 years old. This role introduced Dirk as a dependable supporting actor in ensemble television casts.
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<h2>Film Career and Notable Appearances</h2>
In addition to television, Dirk Blocker has appeared in a variety of films across different genres. His film credits include roles in Midnight Madness (1980), Raise the Titanic (1980), The Border (1982), Poltergeist (1982), Starman (1984), Trouble in Mind (1985), and Made in Heaven (1987). Blocker continued his work in cinema with appearances in Prince of Darkness (1987), Pink Cadillac (1989), Cutting Class (1989), Equinox (1992), Short Cuts (1993), Night of the Scarecrow (1995), and Mad City (1997). These roles demonstrated his flexibility and steady presence as a supporting actor in both mainstream and independent films.

In a nod to his father's legacy, Dirk participated in a follow-up project to Bonanza, contributing to the show's enduring legacy while establishing his own identity as a performer.

<h2>Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Recent Career</h2>
Dirk Blocker experienced a career resurgence when he joined the sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine in 2013. From 2013 until the show concluded in 2021, he portrayed Detective Michael Hitchcock, a comical and quirky precinct veteran. Alongside co-stars such as <a href="/biography/andy-samberg">Andy Samberg</a> and <a href="/biography/terry-crews">Terry Crews</a>, Blocker became a fan-favorite on the ensemble cast, earning him new recognition among younger television audiences.

His performance in Brooklyn Nine-Nine showcased his comedic skills and longevity in the entertainment industry, proving his adaptability across different genres over decades of acting work.

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