{{Short description|Australian medic and special effects prosthetic makeup artist}} {{Use Australian English|date=June 2020}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Infobox person | name = Bob McCarron | image = <!-- just the filename, without the File: or Image: prefix or enclosing brackets --> | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Robert McCarron<ref name="facebook"/> | birth_date = {{birth year and age|1950|07}}<ref name="facebook">{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=600897046648228&id=255605444510725|title=Dr. Bob|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> | birth_place = Hammersmith, London, England | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|df=yes|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} or {{Death-date and age|df=yes|Month DD, YYYY|Month DD, YYYY}} (death date then birth date) --> | death_place = | other_names = | occupation = Medic, makeup artist | known_for = ''I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!'' (2002–2021)<br /> ''Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!'' (2004–present) }}
'''Robert McCarron''' OAM (born July 1950 in London, England)<ref name="facebook"/> 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 "''Medic Bob''", in the UK series of ''I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!'' and as "''Dr. Bob''", in the German version, ''Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.drbob.co/|title=drbob.co|website=www.drbob.co}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a41388036/im-a-celebrity-medic-bob-leaving/|title=medic Bob to leave I'm a celebrity after 22 years|website=www.digitalspy.com|date=26 September 2022 |accessdate=26 September 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0564995/|title=Bob McCarron|website=IMDb}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated2>{{Cite web|url=http://www.drbob.co/about-bob.html|title=drbob.co|website=www.drbob.co}}</ref> Bob is also a wildlife enthusiast and holds a degree in wildlife biology.<ref name=autogenerated2 />
== Qualifications == Although he is not a medical doctor, on screen he is often referred to as "Dr Bob", at least on ''Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!''. 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.<ref name=autogenerated2 />
== Special effects prosthetic makeup == Bob has been responsible for the special effects and prosthetic makeup on many international films and stage productions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.drbob.co/makeup.html|title=drbob.co|website=www.drbob.co}}</ref>
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).<ref name=autogenerated1 />
He designed the wild boar and the prosthetic makeup for the 1984 film ''Razorback''.<ref name="autogenerated1"/>
==Awards and nominations== McCarron has received shared awards and nominations for his film work.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0564995/awards|title=Bob McCarron|website=IMDb}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Film !! Category !! Nominated at !! Result |- | 1992 || ''Braindead'' || Best Special Effects || Sitges Film Festival || {{won}} |- | 1983 || ''The Return of Captain Invincible'' || "Caixa de Catalunya"<br />(Box of Catalonia) || Sitges Film Festival || {{won}} |- | 2000 || ''The Matrix'' || Best Make-Up || Saturn Award || {{nom}} |- | 1999 || ''Dark City'' || Best Make-Up || Saturn Award || {{nom}} |- | 1993 || ''Braindead'' || Best Special Effects || Saturn Award || {{nom}} |}
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== External links == *{{IMDb name|564995}}
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