Birth Name: Robert Norman Ross
Occupation: Painter
Born In: Daytona Beach, FL
Birthdate: October 29, 1942
Age: 81 years old (as of 2024)
Ethnicity: White
Nationality: American
Sexuality: Straight
Bob Ross was born on the 29th of October, 1942. He is best known for being a Painter. His warm, soft-spoken instructional style bears comparison to that of fellow television personality Mr. Rogers. Bob Ross’s age is 81. Iconic American painter and former television host of Public Television’s The Joy of Painting. His famous perm came about when he needed to save money and he was looking for a way around haircuts.
The 81-year-old painter was born in Daytona Beach, FL. He served in the U.S. Air Force. During this period, he first experienced the Alaskan landscape when he was stationed on Elmendorf Air Force Base. Alaska would become a recurring theme in his artistic work. He was inspired to paint after seeing The Magic World of Oil Painting, the show hosted by his future mentor, Bill Alexander. He used his television fame to launch a successful brand of art supplies and instructional books.
Bob Ross is a Scorpio and his 82nd birthday is in .
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Childhood
Bob Ross was born in 1940s. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. Discover what happened on this day.
Robert Norman Ross is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
While we don't know Bob Ross birth time, but we do know his mother gave birth to his on a Thursday. People born on a Thursday are naturally well-meaning and open. Luck is on their side.
Education
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Family
Bob Ross’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. . We will continue to update information on Bob Ross’s parents.
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Personal Life
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The 81-year-old American was born in the Silent Generation and the Year of the Horse
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Robert Norman Ross |
| NICKNAME: | Robert Norman Ross, Bob Ross, Bust ’em up Bobby |
| MARTIAL STATUS: | Pending |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| TATTOOS: | N/A |
| AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Scorpio |
| BIRTH DAY: | Thursday |
| DAYS SINCE BIRTH: |
Net Worth
The 81-year-old American painter has done well thus far. Majority of Bob’s money comes from being a painter. CelebsMoney has recently updated Bob Ross’s net worth.
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Bob Ross is a Scorpio. People of this zodiac sign like truth, being right, longtime friends, teasing, and dislike dishonesty, revealing secrets, passive people. The strengths of this sign are being resourceful, brave, passionate, a true friend, while weaknesses can be distrusting, jealous, secretive and violent. The greatest overall compatibility with Scorpio is Taurus and Cancer.
Chinese Zodiac: Bob Ross was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are seen as warm-hearted and easygoing. Independence is one of their greatest strengths, but sometimes they're overly frank with others.
Ruling Planet: Bob Ross has a ruling planet of Pluto and has a ruling planet of Pluto. Back the early 2,000 B.C. the outer planets, Uranus and Neptune were not yet discovered, since the telescope had not yet been invented. Astrologers and astronomers could only work with planets visible to the eye.
Bob Ross’s birth sign is Scorpio and he has a ruling planet of Pluto.
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