Bob McCarron
| Bob McCarron | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Robert McCarron [1] July 1950[1] Hammersmith, London, England |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Medic, makeup artist |
| Known for | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! |
Robert "Bob" McCarron (born July 1950 in London, England)[1] is an Australian medic and special effects prosthetic makeup artist who has worked on many international movies and television shows. He is most recognisable from his on-screen appearances as "Dr. Bob", in the UK series of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! and in the German version, Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!.[2]
He was the medical supervisor for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics.
In 2009, he did several behind the scenes interviews for Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus! on Malte's Dschungelbuch.[3][4][5]
Personal life
In 2004, he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the community and Australian stage and film and his work as a paramedic.[6][7] Bob is also a wildlife enthusiast and holds a degree in wildlife biology.[7]
Qualifications
Although he is not a medical doctor, on screen he is often referred to as "Dr Bob". He is a pre-hospital care practitioner and intensive care paramedic with degrees in nursing, para-medicine, pre-hospital medicine, and certificates in other specialised medical areas.[7]
He is responsible for handling the snakes, spiders and other creatures for the challenges in I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!.
Special Effects Prosthetic Makeup
Bob has been responsible for the special effects and prosthetic makeup on many international films and stage productions.[8]
Some notable films for which he has done the prosthetic makeup include: The Matrix, Vertical Limit (2000), Queen of the Damned (2002) and The Piano (1993).[6]
He designed the wild boar and the prosthetic makeup for the 1984 film Razorback.[9]
Awards and nominations
McCarron has received shared awards and nominations for his film work.[10]
| Year | Film | Category | Nominated at | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Braindead | Best Special Effects | Sitges Film Festival | Won |
| 1983 | The Return of Captain Invincible | "Caixa de Catalunya" (Box of Catalonia) | Sitges Film Festival | Won |
| 2000 | The Matrix | Best Make-Up | Saturn Award | Nominated |
| 1999 | Dark City | Best Make-Up | Saturn Award | Nominated |
| 1993 | Braindead | ?? | Saturn Award | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 3 Facebook commentary by Bob McCarron
- ↑ DrBob.co - Welcome
- ↑ Dr Bobs Top 3 - Die gefaehrlichsten Tiere - Maltes Dschungelbuch
- ↑ Campbegehung mit Dr Bob - Maltes Dschungelbuch
- ↑ Maltes Dschungelbuch - Maltes Dschungelbuch
- 1 2 Bob McCarron - IMDb
- 1 2 3 DrBob.co - Biography
- ↑ DrBob.co - Special Effects Makeup
- ↑ Bob McCarron - IMDb
- ↑ Bob McCarron (I) - Awards