Bob McCarron

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