Robert Norman Ross Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Robert Norman "Bob" Ross (October 29, 1942 – July 4, 1995) was an American painter, art instructor, and television host. He was best known as the creator and host of The Joy of Painting, a television program that aired on PBS in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Painter, Television presenter, Teaching artist, Visual Artist
Education
Elizabeth Forward High School
Nationality
United States
Spouse
Jane Ross child
Children
Morgan Ross, Bob Ross, Steven Ross
Parents
Ollie Ross, Jack Ross
Siblings
Jim Ross
Awards
Shorty Award for Twitch Streamer of the Year
TV Shows
The Joy of Painting
Star Sign
Scorpio
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Trademark
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His Beard
2
Soft, encouraging voice
3
Frizzy perm
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Quote
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[on retiring from the Air Force] I was the guy who makes you scrub the latrine, the guy who makes you make your bed, the guy who screams at you for being late to work. The job requires you to be a mean, tough person. And I was fed up with it.
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We don't make mistakes, we just have happy little accidents.
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There are no mistakes in your world.
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Fact
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His wife, Jane, died during The Joy of Painting (1983)'s 20th season in 1993. He dedicated the series to her.
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Filmed his television show at the PBS station in Muncie, Indiana.
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Is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park Gotha, Florida. USA.
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After retiring from the military he made a promise vowing never to scream again.
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Had a pet squirrel named Peapod.
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Has a son, Steven.
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Retired from the Air Force. [1981]
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Firebringer
2016
special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Joy of Painting
1983-1994
TV Series documentary
Himself / Himself - Host
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Drunken Peasants
2016
TV Series
Himself
Bellator Fighting Championships
2012
TV Series
Himself
Bob Ross: The Happy Painter
2011
TV Movie documentary
Himself
De wereld draait door
2007
TV Series
Himself
Known for movies
The Joy of Painting 1983-1994 as Himself / Himself - Host
$14 Million