What Is Dirk Blocker's Net Worth?
Dirk Blocker, an accomplished American actor and author, has an impressive net worth of $4 million. As the son of renowned actor Dan Blocker and sibling of producer David Blocker, Dirk has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry. He is best known for his roles as 1st Lt. Jerome 'Jerry' Bragg on NBC's 'Black Sheep Squadron' (1976–1978) and Detective Michael Hitchcock on the Fox/NBC sitcom 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine.'
Dirk has amassed over 70 acting credits in his career, including notable appearances in films like 'Poltergeist' (1982), 'Starman' (1984), and 'Short Cuts' (1993). His extensive TV roles include guest spots in 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974), 'CHiPs' (1978), 'M*A*S*H' (1981), and 'The X-Files' (1999). In 2017, he published the book 'Master and the Little Monk,' a heartfelt fable enriched with beautiful illustrations.
Early Life
Dirk Blocker was born Dennis Dirk Blocker on July 31, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, to Dolphia Lee Parker and actor Dan Blocker. Dan, a Korean War veteran, gained fame as Hoss Cartwright on 'Bonanza' from 1959 to 1972, passing away due to a pulmonary embolism in 1972 after gallbladder surgery. Dirk has three siblings: David, a producer noted for significant works like 'Into the Wild' (2007) and 'Hannah Montana: The Movie' (2009), and twin sisters Danna Lynn and Debra Lee. Dirk paid homage to his father by participating in 'Bonanza' TV movies and hosting 'Back to Bonanza.'
Career
At just 16, Dirk made his television debut in 'Marcus Welby, M.D.' and subsequently appeared in 'Little House on the Prairie' (1974) and 'The Family Holvak' (1975). He garnered acclamation for portraying 1st Lt. Jerome 'Jerry' Bragg in 'Black Sheep Squadron' and appeared in 'Raise the Titanic' (1980), 'Poltergeist' (1982), and 'Starman' (1984). His talent extended to guest roles in 'M*A*S*H' (1981), 'Hunter' (1987), 'Beverly Hills, 90210' (1997), and 'Deadwood' (2004).
Dirk's film credits in the 1990s included 'Love at Large' (1990), 'Tomorrow Never Dies' (1997), and TV movies like 'River of Rage' (1993). More recently, he delighted audiences from 2013 to 2021 as Detective Michael Hitchcock in 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' which earned numerous awards, including a Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical in 2014.
Personal Life
Dirk Blocker married actress Danielle Aubuchon on November 3, 1990. Danielle guest-starred in 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' in 2017. The couple adopted two dogs, Maude and Phyllis, in June 2021. Blocker proudly shared their adoption story on Instagram, noting how the strays found a loving home. According to NBC, Dirk returned to school to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree to qualify as a K-12 teacher.
Award Nominations
Dirk was recognized for his collaborative work on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' earning a nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2015 and an IGN Summer Movie Award for Best TV Ensemble in 2019.
