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Dirk Blocker

Dirk Blocker

Actor · Born July 31, 1957 (69) · Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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 2013–2021, 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 Lee Blocker (née Parker). His brother is producer David Blocker.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 31, 1957 (69)
From
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
42 on MovieCove · 66 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 7% in 30 days

What are Dirk Blocker's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 35th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 45th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Romance2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Romance movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
27%
Bonds
26%
Survival
22%
Self
14%
Society
9%
Ideas
2%
Romantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 2 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 4 · Charged 3 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 5 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 4 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 2

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Melancholic
3
Absurd
5
Warm
3
Dread
2
Other
10

How their films linger

Feel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Dirk Blocker's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 30 of their 42 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Dirk Blocker's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

66 credits, 42 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Gordon

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • There's... Johnny! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Lyle

  • Advance & Retreat(2016)

    as Dan

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine(2013)

    Show 152 episodes · as Michael Hitchcock

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Over There(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Lon

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Trent

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • McBride: The Chameleon Murder(2005)

    as Det. Jake Fitzsimmons

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Deadwood(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Jay Johnson

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Inherit the Wind(1999)

    as Sheriff Sam Gibson

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Mad City(1997)

    as Bowler #2

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Gun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Clifford Sutton

  • Pacific Palisades (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 4 episodes · as Chuck Furness

  • The Practice(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Jason Grove

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Larger Than Life(1996)

    as Airport Security Man

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Night of the Scarecrow(1995)

    as George

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Bonanza: Under Attack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Fenster

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Groder

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Bonanza: The Return (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Walter Fenster

  • River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene(1993)

    as Sheriff Mapes

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Short Cuts(1993)

    as Diner Customer

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • The X-Files(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Mayor Gilmore

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The John Larroquette Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Tom Tuttle

  • Walker, Texas Ranger(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Buford Pike

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Equinox(1992)

    as Red

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • One Special Victory (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Joey

  • Beverly Hills, 90210(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dan the Bartender

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Love at Large(1990)

    as Hiram Culver

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Hardball (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Doogie Howser, M.D.(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Jerry

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Pink Cadillac(1989)

    as Policeman #1

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Cutting Class(1989)

    as Coach Harris

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Jesse Hawkes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Quantum Leap(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Tom

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • My Father, My Son (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Billy

  • Born to Race(1988)

    as Bud

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Made in Heaven(1987)

    as Shorty

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Prince of Darkness(1987)

    as Mullins

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Desperado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Grady, Livery Stable

  • 21 Jump Street(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Officer Ross

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all shows

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 2 episodes · as Apartment Manager · as Vincent's Aide

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Trouble in Mind(1985)

    as Rambo

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • MacGyver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Chuck / Hunch

  • Starman(1984)

    as Cop #1

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Sheriff Jim Monday

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Hunter(1984)

    Show 2 episodes · as Randall Fane

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Night Court(1984)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dave

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Ryan's Four (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 5 episodes · as Dr. Norman Rostov

  • Two of a Kind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Barry

  • Newhart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Poltergeist(1982)

    as Jeff Shaw

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • The Border(1982)

    as Beef

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Simon & Simon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Raise the Titanic(1980)

    as Merker

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Beyond Westworld(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as Mace

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all shows

  • Midnight Madness(1980)

    as Blaylak - Green Team

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • B. J. and the Bear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Salvage 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • What Really Happened to the Class of '65? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • CHiPs(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Baa Baa Black Sheep (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 36 episodes · as Jerry Bragg

  • The Flying Misfits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as 1st Lt. Jerome 'Jerry' Bragg

  • Bridger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Joe Meek

  • Little House on the Prairie(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Abel Makay

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Lucas Tanner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • M*A*S*H(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as James Mathes

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 66 titles from 1972 to 2021; peak year 1983.

Biggest box office

Starman (1984)

$29M worldwide

Highest rated

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)

Midcredits 97th

Film career

19722021

Peak 1983 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting66 of 66: 66 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score59th

By decade

1970s10 · acting1980s29 · acting1990s19 · acting2000s4 · acting2010s3 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 16 roles
8085

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Dirk Blocker's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 54th percentile, the median of all 21; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

64thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up16
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 42 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Crowd Pleaser17
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed15

Most divisive · actor

Born to Race (1988)

84th percentile spread · 58% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)

Midcredits 97th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 53/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 68, detractors 33. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Dirk Blocker's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 5 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 59 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles23–52 · median 39 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 43 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 34 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 43 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Dirk Blocker work with?

People who share at least 2 of Dirk Blocker's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; John Carpenter shares the most, 2.

Directors

Producers