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Dirk Blocker

Dennis Dirk Blocker (born July 31, 1957) is an American actor. He earned his first regular TV role on Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976–1978), playing pilot Jerry Bragg. From 2013 until 2021, he starred as Detective Michael Hitchcock on the Fox/NBC comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Born in Los Angeles, California, he is the son of actor Dan Blocker and Dolphia…

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Actor
Born
Dennis Dirk Blocker (1957-07-31) July 31, 1957 (age 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Children
2
Parent(s)
Dan Blocker (father) Dolphia Parker (mother)
Relatives
David Blocker (brother)
Television
Jerry Bragg on Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976–1978) Detective Hitchcock on Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)

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Dirk Blocker

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Born · 1
Dirk Blocker → Dennis Dirk Blocker (1957-07-31) July 31, 1957 (age 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Children · 1
Dirk Blocker → 2
Occupation · 1
Dirk Blocker → Actor
Parent(s) · 1
Dirk Blocker → Dan Blocker (father) Dolphia Parker (mother)
Relatives · 1
Dirk Blocker → David Blocker (brother)
Spouse · 1
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Television · 1
Dirk Blocker → Jerry Bragg on Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976–1978) Detective Hitchcock on Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Years active · 1
Dirk Blocker → 1974–2023
related to External links · 1
Dirk Blocker → IMDb

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Dirk BlockerChildren21.00infobox
Dirk BlockerOccupationActor1.00infobox
Dirk BlockerParent(s)Dan Blocker (father) Dolphia Parker (mother)1.00infobox
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Dirk BlockerTelevisionJerry Bragg on Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976–1978) Detective Hitchcock on Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)1.00infobox
Dirk BlockerYears active1974–20231.00infobox
Dirk Blockerrelated to External linksIMDb0.60section

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