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Q: How did Eric Cartwright get the name Hoss?
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What was hoss cartwright's first name in the show besides Hoss?

Hoss Cartwright's horse was named Chub.


What was the name of Eric Cartwright's horse on Bonanza?

Eric "Hoss" Cartwright's horse's name was Chub.


Who played hoss cartwright's fiancee?

The actor's name was Dan Blocker. He played Hoss Cartwright on the western TV show Bonanza for almost 20 years until his death from heart failure.


What was Eric cartwright called on bonanza?

Hoss (Horse - as in big as...)


Who played borneanaz son and what is his name?

On the TV series Bonanza the three sons of father Ben Cartwright were Adam Cartwright , Eric "Hoss" Cartwright and "Little" Joe - Joseph Cartwright .


Why was Hoss named Hoss?

I suppose because Eric Cartwright was as 'big as a horse' ; RIP Mr. Dan Blocker . In the Bonanza episode "Journey Remembered", Ben Cartwright's second wife, Inger, gave birth to Eric "Hoss" Cartwright. His older brother wanted to name him Hoss, Inger wanted to name him Eric after his grandfather. Inger stated among mountain people Haus or Hoss meant big friendly man. Ben told Adam, "We'll give him both names and see which one sticks. Inger died in an Indian attack shortly after Hoss was born.


What were the names of Ben Cartwright sons?

There was Adam Cartwright played by Pernell Roberts, Eric "Hoss" Cartwright played by Dan Blocker, and Joseph Francis Cartwright a.k.a Little Joe Cartwright played by Michale Landon.


What happen to dan blocker of bonanza?

He died of a pulmonary embolism while in the hospital.


What was hoss cartwright horses name?

Hoss Cartwright horse's name was Chub. Ben's horse was Buck, Little Joe's horse was Cochise, and Adam's horse was Sport.


What was Hoss's given name?

Eric.


Was dan blocker a Christian?

Dan Blocker, famous for his role as Eric "Hoss" Cartwright was a Christian. His denomination was Free Methodist.


Did hoss cartwright have any children?

Hoss Cartwright was the name of a fictional character on the TV show Bonanza. Hoss was not married and did not have children. He was played by actor Dan Blocker who along with his wife Dolphia, had 4 children. Their names are Debra, Dana, David, and Dirk.