Robert "Bob" McCarron OAM (born July 1950 in

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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, ''

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''. He was the medical supervisor for the

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and closing ceremonies of the Sydney

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. 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 2023 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.

Qualifications

Although he is not a medical doctor, on screen he is often referred to as "Dr Bob", at least on ''

''. He is a pre-hospital care

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and intensive care paramedic with degrees in

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, para-medicine, pre-hospital medicine, and certificates in other specialised medical areas.

Special effects prosthetic makeup

Bob has been responsible for the special effects and prosthetic makeup on many international films and stage productions. Some notable films for which he has done the prosthetic makeup include: ''

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'', ''

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'' (2000), ''

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'' (2002) and ''

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'' (1993). He designed the wild boar and the prosthetic makeup for the 1984 film ''

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Awards and nominations

McCarron has received shared awards and nominations for his film work.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:McCarron, Bob Living people 1950 births Australian make-up artists Australian television personalities Recipients of the Medal of the Order of Australia I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series)