Dan Blocker Biography Hoss Cartwright on the Bonanza TV Series Facts
Born in De Kalb, Texas, raised in O'Donnell Texas
His journey through college and then being drafted into the Korean War, where he saw combat.
Dan's path to fame was unique, unexpected and not what you think.

His size and strength took him to the top of Television Westerns
Shows such as Gunsmoke, Sugarfoot, Maverick, Cheyenne, Tales of Wells Fargo and Bonanza!

It all came to a sudden stop for this giant of a man.

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