Dirk Blocker is an actor and author best known for his work in television and film, with his most recognised role as Detective Hitchcock in NBC's Brooklyn Nine-Nine where he starred in over 150 episodes.

Dirk's earliest role of note was as Abel Mckay on Little House on the Prairie. His first series regular role was on Blacksheep Squadron, another successful NBC series. Later, his film work included, The Border, Poltergeist and Starman, while also appearing on such classic tv series as: MASH, Newhart, 21 Jump Street, Matlock, The X-Files ER, and Deadwood.

Dirk recently wrote and published the illustrated fable, 'Master and the Little Monk'.

We chat about celebrity death hoaxes, taking a break and going to college in his 40's, losing his father at young age, mentors and teachers, vulnerability, change, teaching, flow and his book.

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