Rob Elowitch (born April 8, 1943),[1] better known by his ring name, Robbie Ellis, is an American professional wrestler who has competed in New England and Mid-Atlantic independent circuit as well as international promotions in Europe.

The co-owner of the prestigious Barridoff Galleries, he was the subject of a Sports Illustrated article[2] as well as considerable television and press coverage from World News Tonight, The Today Show, The Osgood File, The MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour, Time and Again, and MTV's True Life and the National Enquirer.

[4] He is the subject of a feature-length documentary Canvasman: The Robbie Ellis Story directed by Gary Robinov.

On May 12, 2011, it was screened on the Maine Public Broadcasting Network preceded by a half hour interview.

In 2014, Ellis returned to Chikara as the promotion's new storyline owner.