Dirk Blocker Net Worth - Pulptastic
Olivia Shea
Published Apr 10, 2026
What Is Dirk Blocker’s Net Worth
Dirk Blocker, an American actor and author, has a net worth of $4 million. His notable roles include 1st Lt. Jerome “Jerry” Bragg on NBC’s “Black Sheep Squadron” and Detective Michael Hitchcock on the Fox/NBC sitcom “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”
Blocker has acted in more than 70 productions, including films such as “Poltergeist,” “Starman,” and “Short Cuts,” as well as television series “Little House on the Prairie,” “M*A*S*H,” and “Deadwood.”
In addition to his acting career, Blocker is also an author. In 2017, he published the book “Master and the Little Monk,” which he has described as a “beautifully illustrated and heartfelt fable.”
Early Life and Family
Dirk Blocker was born in Los Angeles, California in 1957 to Dolphia Lee Parker and actor Dan Blocker. His father was a veteran of the Korean War and starred as Hoss Cartwright on NBC’s “Bonanza” from 1959 to 1972. Blocker has a brother, David, and two sisters, Danna Lynn and Debra Lee.
Years after his father’s death, Dirk appeared in the “Bonanza” TV movies “Bonanza: The Return” (1993) and “Bonanza: Under Attack” (1995), and he hosted the 1993 special “Back to Bonanza.”
David Blocker is a producer known for films such as “Frailty” (2001), “Dark Blue” (2002), “The Greatest Game Ever Played” (2005), “Into the Wild” (2007), and “Hannah Montana: The Movie” (2009), and he won a Primetime Emmy for producing the 1997 HBO movie “Don King: Only in America.”
Dirk Blocker’s Career Highlights
Dirk Blocker began his acting career at the age of 16 with a guest role on “Marcus Welby, M.D.” He then went on to appear in various TV shows such as “Little House on the Prairie,” “CHiPs,” and “B.J. and the Bear.” From 1976 to 1978, he played 1st Lt. Jerome “Jerry” Bragg on NBC’s “Black Sheep Squadron.”
Blocker also made appearances in films like “Poltergeist,” “Starman,” and “Pink Cadillac.” He continued to make guest appearances on TV shows such as “Hunter,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” and “The X-Files.”
In 2013, Blocker landed the role of Detective Michael Hitchcock on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” which ran for 153 episodes over eight seasons. The show received numerous awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical in 2014.
Dirk Blocker’s Personal Life
Dirk Blocker married actress Danielle Aubuchon on November 3, 1990. The couple recently adopted two dogs, Maude and Phyllis, who were strays on the streets of Bakersfield. Dirk went back to school to earn his bachelor’s degree so he could teach K-12.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Cast Member Dirk Blocker Earns Nominations
Dirk Blocker, a member of the “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” cast, received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2015. He was also recognized with an IGN Summer Movie Award for Best TV Ensemble in 2019.
