Bob Ross
1942 – 1995

Bob Ross

American painter, art instructor, television host, and Air Force master sergeant (1942–1995)

paintertelevision presenterartistclinical coder
Born
1942-10-29, Daytona Beach
Died
1995-07-04
Birthplace state
Florida

Biography

Robert Norman Ross was an American painter and art instructor who created and hosted The Joy of Painting, an instructional television program that aired from 1983 to 1994 on PBS in the United States and CBC in Canada.

Occupation

Bob Ross is recorded as a painter, a television presenter, a artist and a clinical coder, born in Florida (1942–1995).

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Frequently asked about Bob Ross

Who was Bob Ross?
Bob Ross was American painter, art instructor, television host, and Air Force master sergeant (1942–1995), born in Florida (1942 – 1995).
When and where was Bob Ross born?
Bob Ross was born on 1942-10-29 in Daytona Beach.
When did Bob Ross die?
Bob died on 1995-07-04.
What was Bob Ross known for?
Bob Ross is recorded as a painter, a television presenter, a artist and a clinical coder.
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