As per our current Database, William Alexander has been died on Jan 24, 1997 (age 81).
When William Alexander die, William Alexander was 81 years old.
| Popular As | William Alexander |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Age | 81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | April 2, 1915 (Germany) |
| Birthday | April 2 |
| Town/City | Germany |
| Nationality | Germany |
William Alexander’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
William Alexander was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
German Painter and art instructor best known for launching and hosting the PBS television programs The Art of Bill Alexander and The Magic of Oil Painting.
After being drafted into the German army during the Second World War, Alexander immigrated to the United States with the help of his Allied captors, many of whose wives sat for portraits with him.
He is well known for using the wet-on-wet oil paint technique.
He spent his early years in East Prussia and Berlin, Germany.
He instructed Bob Ross in oil painting and inspired Ross' own television art program, The Joy of Painting.
