Bob Ross
Birthday: Born in 1942-10-29 in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
Deathday: 1995-07-04
Bob Ross was an American painter, art instructor and television host. He was best known as the creator and host of "The Joy of Painting", an instructional television program that aired from 1983 to 1994 on PBS in the United States, and also aired in Canada, Mexico and Europe.
TV Credits
The Joy of Painting
Character: Self - Host
The Joy of Painting was an American television show hosted by painter Bob Ross that taught its viewers techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Ross could complete a painting in half an hour, the intent of the show was not to teach viewers "speed painting". Rather, he intended for viewers to learn certain techniques within the time that the show was allotted. The show began on January 11, 1983, and lasted until May 17, 1994, a year before Ross' death....
Movie Credits
Bob Ross: The Happy Painter
Character: Self (archive footage)
A behind-the-scenes look at the beloved public television personality's journey from humble beginnings to an American pop-culture icon. "The Happy Painter" reveals the public and private sides of Bob Ross through loving accounts from close friends and family, childhood photographs and rare archival footage. Interviewees recount his gentle, mild-mannered demeanor and unwavering dedication to wildlife, and disclose little-known facts about his hair, his fascination with fast cars and more. Film ...
Bob Ross: Winter Nocturne
Character: Self
Bob Ross, the host of television’s favorite art show The Joy of Painting, paints one painting - Winter Nocturne - with complete instructions for you to follow in this exclusive 60 minute DVD. Bob goes into the entire “how to” details for each painting providing you with excellent reference tools for your home studio. This episode was never seen on television!...
Bob Ross: Winter Glory
Character: Self
Bob Ross, the host of television’s favorite art show The Joy of Painting, paints one painting - Winter Glory - with complete instructions for you to follow in this exclusive 60 minute DVD. Bob goes into the entire “how to” details for each painting providing you with excellent reference tools for your home studio. This episode was never seen on television!...
Bob Ross: Times Past
Character: Self
Bob Ross, the host of television’s favorite art show The Joy of Painting, paints one painting - Times Past - with complete instructions for you to follow in this exclusive 60 minute DVD. Bob goes into the entire “how to” details for each painting providing you with excellent reference tools for your home studio. This episode was never seen on television!...
Bob Ross: Winter Harmony
Character: Self
Bob Ross, the host of television’s favorite art show The Joy of Painting, paints one painting - Winter Harmony - with complete instructions for you to follow in this exclusive 60 minute DVD. Bob goes into the entire “how to” details for each painting providing you with excellent reference tools for your home studio. This episode was never seen on television!...
Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed
Character: Self (archive footage)
Bob Ross brought joy to millions as the world's most famous art instructor. But a battle for his business empire cast a shadow over his happy trees....