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Bob McCarron

b. 1950

Australian make-up artist

Make-up artistMedic
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About Bob McCarron

Born 1950. Bob McCarron is an Australian make-up artist and medic, known for I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series).

Robert McCarron OAM (born July 1950 in London, England)

He was the medical supervisor for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics.

Ahead of the 22nd British series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2022, it was announced that Bob would not be returning, as he was reportedly too busy with other work commitments, and was replaced by another medic/doctor off screen. Bob is still present on the German version, appearing in the 2026 season.

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. Bob is also a wildlife enthusiast and holds a degree in wildlife biology.

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).

Year Film Category Nominated at Result 1992 Braindead Best Special Effects Sitges Film Festival 1983 The Return of Captain Invincible "Caixa de Catalunya"(Box of Catalonia) Sitges Film Festival 2000 The Matrix Best Make-Up Saturn Award 1999 Dark City Best Make-Up Saturn Award 1993 Braindead Best Special Effects Saturn Award

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Make-up artist, Medic
Nationality
Known for
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series)
Awards
Medal of the Order of Australia; Sitges Film Festival best special effects award

People in Bob McCarron's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Bob McCarron's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Bob McCarron?

Australian make-up artist

When was Bob McCarron born?

Bob McCarron was born on 28 January 1950 in Hammersmith.

What is Bob McCarron's occupation?

Bob McCarron is a make-up artist and medic.

What is Bob McCarron known for?

Bob McCarron is known for I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series).

What nationality is Bob McCarron?

Bob McCarron is Australian.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Bob McCarron

Β· Wikidata: Q888102

Β· DBpedia: Bob McCarron

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