Dirk Blocker Net Worth: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wife and Salary

Dirk Blocker Biography

Dirk Blocker, born Dennis Dirk Blocker is an American actor who is best known for playing ‘Detective Michael Hitchcock’ in the series ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine.’ The actor earned his first regular TV role on Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976–1978), playing pilot Jerry Bragg.

10 Quick Facts About Dirk Blocker

  • Name: Dirk Blocker
  • Age: 63 years
  • Birthday: July 31st
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: Under review
  • Net worth: $3 million
  • Dirk Blocker Age

    Dirk is 63 years old as of 2020, he was born on July 31, 1957, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Dirk is an American by nationality and he belongs to white ethnicity. Dirk grew up in California.

    Dirk Blocker Height

    Dirk has a mid-ranged body size that allows him to play roles in shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine as the comic relief supporting character. The American actor stands at a height of 5′ 9″ (1.75 m). There is no information regarding his other body measurements.

    Dirk Blocker Weight

    Despite his heavyweight and not looking fit like other actors his perfection in each role and his acting skills have successfully been able to win millions of hearts.

    Dirk Blocker Education

    Dirk attended Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, California, United States; Antioch University, Santa Barbara, California, United States (BA in Liberal Studies, 2010).

    Dirk Blocker Family

    Dirk was born the youngest of four children in his family. He is the son of the famous, actor Dan Blocker (father) and Dolphia Lee Parker (mother). He has a brother who is two years older known as David Blocker, who is a producer. Dirk also has twin sisters who are four years older than him; Debra Lee Blocker and Danna Lynn Blocker. His father died while Dirk was in his early teens. He is the ex-brother-in-law of Debra Dusay and Joanna Lipari.

    Dirk Blocker Wife

    On November 3, 1990, Dirk married his co-star ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ Danielle Aubuchon, and the couple has gone strong to date. The two have spent about 3 decades together as a married couple, which is quite a feat in the entertainment industry. It is unclear whether the couple has children.

    Dirk Blocker Net Worth

    Dirk has an estimated net worth of $3 million as of 2021. He appeared in the comedy series- Brooklyn Nine-Nine back in 2013 got him more recognization and was reportedly paid around $2 million per episode. Dirk has yearly earnings of about $500,000. He has garnered his wealth from his successful acting career.

    Dirk Blocker Facts and Body Measurements

    Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Dirk.

    Dirk Blocker Wiki

    • Full Names: Dennis Dirk Blocker
    • Gender: Male
    • Profession: Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Race/ Ethnicity: White
    • Religion: Not Known
    • Sexual Orientation: Straight

    Dirk Blocker Birthday

    • Age: 63 years (2020)
    • Zodiac Sign: Leo
    • Date of Birth: July 31, 1957
    • Place of Birth: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
    • Birthday: July 31

    Dirk Blocker Body Measurements

    • Body Measurements: To be updated
    • Height: 6 feet 4 inch
    • Weight: Moderate
    • Hair Colour: Bald

    Dirk Blocker Family and Relationship

    • Father (Dad): Dan Blocker
    • Mother (Mom): Dolphia Lee Parker
    • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): David Blocker, Debra Lee Blocker, Danna Lynn Blocker
    • Marital Status: Married
    • Wife: Danielle Aubuchon (m. 1990)
    • Kids: 2

    Dirk Blocker Net Worth and Salary

    • Net Worth: $3 million dollars (approx. 2020)
    • Salary: To be updated
    • Source of Income: Actor

     Blocker’s House and Cars

    • Place of living: US
    • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

    Dirk Blocker Career

    He was only 16 when he entered the acting field. He was cast as’ Benji’ in two episodes of the 1974 medical drama’ Marcus Welby, M.D.’ He appeared the same year as’ Abel Makay’ in an episode of’ NBC ‘ Western drama ‘ Little House on the Prairie’ entitled’ School Mom.

    ‘ The drama was based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s’ Little House ‘ book series for children and teens. Following this, Dirk was seen in the’ NBC’ drama’ Lucas Tanner’ as’ Jordan Adair.’

    After making appearances in the 1975 TV series’ The Family Holvak’ (as’ Pete’) and’ CBS’ sitcom’ Phyllis’ (as’ Jack’), he made his career breakthrough as’ 1st Lt. Jerome’ Jerry’ Bragg’ in’ Baa Baa Black Sheep’ (later called’ Black Sheep Squadron’). He continued to play the character in 36 episodes from 1976 to 1978.

    Aired on ‘NBC,’ the period military drama was based on various experiences of Greg Boyington, the famed ‘United States Marine Corps’ aviator, and his World War II ‘Black Sheep Squadron.’

    Dirk worked in the’ NBC ‘ crime drama’ CHiPs’ and the comedy series ‘ B’ in the following years. J. And the Bear.’ He made his grand-screen debut in 1980 with the comedy ‘Midnight Madness’ in which he portrayed ‘Blaylak,’ one of the main characters.

    His next film was the 1980 adventure’ Raise the Titanic,’ which was Clive Cussler’s adaptation of the book of the same name. At the same time, Dirk continued to make appearances on TV shows and played a brief role in the ‘CBS’ war comedy-drama ”M*A*S*H.’ Dirk first worked in a horror movie in 1982. He was cast in’ Poltergeist’ as’ Jeff Shaw.’ Dirk also appeared in the TV movie’ Two of a Kind’ as’ Barry.’

    In 1993, he appeared in the TV movie’ Bonanza: The Return.’ The film reminded people of the famous’ Bonanza ‘ series that starred his father in the iconic role of’ Hoss Cartwright.’ The film featured Dirk as a reporter named’

    Walter Fenster.’ He reproduced the role in the 1995 sequel,’ Bonanza: Under Attack.’ Dirk appeared in several TV movies, series, and films in subsequent years. However, the most prominent role of his career came in 2013 when he was cast in the ‘Fox’ sitcom ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ as ‘Detective Michael Hitchcock.’

    He joined the show as a recurring character. From the second season, he became a regular. The chemistry between Dirk and his on-screen partner, ‘Detective Scully,’ played by Joel McKinnon Miller, has been entertaining audiences for years now.

    Inspired by the engaging storytelling skills of his father, Dirk became an author and published his first book,’ Master and the Little Monk,’ in 2017. The book is basically a fable for young people and narrates the tale of a young boy and his friends. Eric Skotnes, a muralist and one of Dirk’s dear friends, whom he met on the set of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ worked as the book’s illustrator.

    He spent time at a writer’s workshop before authoring the book, where he polished his creative-writing skills. He had previously penned an article titled’ Why Walter? It was published in the quarterly literary journal’ The Odyssey,” Antioch University,’ and won the first prize.

    Dirk Blocker Movies And Tv Shows

    Filmography

    • Marcus Welby, M.D. (1974, TV series) as Benji
    • Little House on the Pra irie (1974, TV series) as Abel Makay
    • Lucas Tanner (1974, TV series) as Jordan Adair
    • The Family Holvak (1975, TV series) as Pete
    • Phyllis (1976, TV series) as Jack
    • Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976–78, TV series) as 1st Lt. Jerome “Jerry”Bragg
    • CHiPs (1978, TV series) as Turk
    • B.J. and the Bear (1979, TV series) as Jimmy Lee
    • Midnight Madness (1980) – Blaylak – Green Team
    • Raise the Titanic (1980) – Merker

    • M*A*S*H (1981, TV series) as James Mathes
    • The Border (1982) – Beef
    • Poltergeist (1982) – Jeff Shaw
    • Two of a Kind (1982, TV Movie) – Barry
    • Starman (1984) – Cop #1
    • Trouble in Mind (1985) – Rambo
    • Hunter (episode: The Jade Woman) (1987, TV series) as Randall Fane
    • Made in Heaven (1987) – Shorty
    • Prince of Darkness (1987) – Mullins

    • Born to Race (1988) – Bud
    • Cutting Class (1989) – Coach Harris
    • Pink Cadillac (1989) – Policeman #1
    • Love at Large (1990) – Hiram Culver, Used-Car Salesman
    • Equinox (1992) – Red
    • Short Cuts (1993) – Diner Customer
    • River of Rage (1993, TV Movie) – Sheriff Mapes
    • Bonanza: The Return (1993, TV Movie) – Walter Fenster
    • Bonanza: Under Attack (1995, TV Movie) – Fenster
    • Night of the Scarecrow (1995) – George
    • The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996, TV Movie) – Undercover agent (uncredited)
    • Larger Than Life (1996) – Airport Security Man
    • Gun (1997, TV Series) – Clifford Sutton
    • Mad City (1997) – Bowler #2
    • Inherit the Wind (1999, TV Movie) – Sheriff Sam Gibson
    • Deadwood (2004, TV Series) – Jay Johnson
    • Criminal Minds (2009, TV Series) – Trent
    • Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–Present, TV Series) – Detective Hitchcock

    Dirk Blocker Baa Baa Black Sheep

    Baa Baa Black Sheep is a period military television series that aired on NBC from 1976 until 1978. Its premise was based on the experiences of United States Marine Corps aviator Greg Boyington and his World War II “Black Sheep Squadron”. Dirk played the role of Jerry Bragg.

    Dirk Blocker Brooklyn 99

    Dirk stars as Detective Hitchcock on the Fox/NBC comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The series revolves around Jake Peralta, an immature but talented NYPD detective in Brooklyn’s 99th Precinct, who often comes into conflict with his new commanding officer, the serious and stern Captain Raymond Holt.

    Dirk Blocker Father’s Death

    Dan Blocker, Dirk’s father is the one who died on May 13, 1972, of a pulmonary embolism (a post-op blood clot to the lungs) following a “routine” gall bladder surgery. Blocker was universally loved by cast and crew alike. He died at the age of 43 years. Dirk is still alive and in good health.

    Dirk Blocker Little House on the Prairie

    The “Little House” Books is a series of American children’s novels written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, based on her childhood and adolescence in the American Midwest between 1870 and 1894. Dirk played the role of Abel Makay.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Dirk Blocker

    Who is Blocker?

    Blocker, born Dennis Dirk Blocker is an American actor who is best known for playing ‘Detective Michael Hitchcock’ in the series ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine.’ The actor earned his first regular TV role on Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976–1978), playing pilot Jerry Bragg.

    How old is Dirk?

    Dirk is 63 years old as of 2020, he was born on July 31, 1957, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Dirk is an American by nationality and he belongs to white ethnicity. Dirk grew up in California.

    How tall is Dirk?

    Dirk has a mid-ranged body size that allows him to play roles in shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine as the comic relief supporting character. The American actor stands at a height of 5′ 9″ (1.75 m).

    Is Blocker married?  

    On November 3, 1990, Dirk married his co-star ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ Danielle Aubuchon, and the couple has gone strong to date. The two have spent about 3 decades together as a married couple, which is quite a feat in the entertainment industry.

    How much is Dirk Blocker worth?  

    Dirk has an estimated net worth of $3 million as of 2021. He appeared in the comedy series- Brooklyn Nine-Nine back in 2013 got him more recognization and was reportedly paid around $2 million per episode.

    Where does Blocker live?

    Because of security reasons, Blocker has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

    Is Blocker dead or alive?

    Blocker is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

    Blocker’s Social Media Contacts

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