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Dan Blocker
Role: Eric "Hoss" Cartwright (1959-1972)

Dan was a big child. At birth he weighed 14 lbs, making him the largest baby ever born in Bowie County, Texas. By 18, he stood a towering 6'3" and weighed almost 300 lbs. However, inside his massive frame beat a huge heart. Dan was known for being one of the most gentle and kind people you... Read More

David Canary
Role: Candy Canaday (1967-1970, 1972-1973)

David was born on 25 August 1938 in Elwood, Indiana. David is best known for the part of Candy on the series Bonanza. In 1981, he appeared on the soap opera Another World as Steven Frame. He remained on the show until 1983. He then joined the cast of All My Children in the role of Adam... Read More

Lorne Greene
Role: Ben Cartwright

Canadian-born Lorne Greene began acting while attending Canada's Queen's University, and after graduation got a job in radio broadcasting. His rich, deep, authoritarian voice quickly propelled him to prominence as Canada's top newscaster. He left Canada in the early '50s for a film career in... Read More

Tim Matheson
Role: Griff King (1972-1973)

Still best remembered as Eric "Otter" Stratton in the 1979 comedy movie "Animal House", Tim has come a long way since his first acting role on "Window on Main Street" at the tender age of 12. While still at school, he appeared in many well known TV Series such as "My Three Sons" & "Leave it to... Read More

Mitch Vogel
Role: Jamie Hunter-Cartwright (1970-1973)
Pernell Roberts
Role: Adam Cartwright (1959-1965)

Pernell began his career on the Broadway stage, but soon became famous for his portrayal of 'Adam Cartwright' on the long-running series Bonanza . Pernell left the series in 1965 because of disagreements with the writers, but he still remains a legend to Bonanza fans. Pernell caught the role... Read More

Michael Landon
Role: Joseph "Little Joe" Francis Cartwright

Michael was a well-rounded actor. He starred in three extremely successful series during his career. As 'Joe Cartwright' in Bonanza , Michael made many friends that went on to co-star with him when he portrayed 'Charles Ingalls' in Little House on the Prairie . After that series ended,... Read More

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Show: Bonanza
Ratings Rank: 1,616 of 17,577  ( 1)
Show Reviews: 23
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8.2 Great 550 votes
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perfect: 167 (30.5%)
great: 145 (26.5%)
superb: 93 (17%)
good: 67 (12.2%)
Other: 76 (13.9%)
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