Bob Ross

Birth : 1942-10-29, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

Death : 1995-07-04

History

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.

Profile

Movies

Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed

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.

Bob Ross: Grandeur of Summer

Self (archive footage)

Bob Ross, the host of television's favorite art show The Joy of Painting, paints one painting - Grandeur of Summer - 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!

Hamper's Pre-Natal Life Coaching

Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim and Doug Lussenhop present "Hamper's Pre-Natal Life Coaching".

Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

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 clips feature Bob Ross with mentor William Alexander and the rough-cut of the first "Joy of Painting" episode from 1982. Famous Bob Ross enthusiasts, including talk-show pioneer Phil Donahue, film stars Jane Seymour and Terrence Howard, chef Duff Goldman and country music favorites Brad Paisley and Jerrod Niemann, provide fascinating insights into the man, the artist and his legacy.