🎬 Documentary

Bob Ross: The Happy Painter

"Host of television's favorite art show The Joy of Painting"

⭐ 7.2/10 2011 1h 4m Dir. Sherry Spradlin

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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.

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7.2/10 13 votes

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Year
2011
Runtime
1h 4m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.2/10
Votes
13
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN

Cast

🎭 Documentary 🎬 Sherry Spradlin 👤 Bob Ross 👤 Steve Ross 👤 Walt Kowalski
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Bob Ross: The Happy Painter has a runtime of 1h 4m (1 hour and 4 minutes).
Bob Ross: The Happy Painter was directed by Sherry Spradlin and released in 2011.
Bob Ross: The Happy Painter is a Documentary film (2011).
The cast of Bob Ross: The Happy Painter includes Bob Ross, Steve Ross, Walt Kowalski, Annette Kowalski, William Alexander.
Bob Ross: The Happy Painter has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 13 votes.

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