Rob Bottin

Born: 1959-04-01

Birthplace: El Monte, California, USA

Biography

Robin R. Bottin is an American special make-up effects creator. Known for his collaborations with directors John Carpenter, Paul Verhoeven and David Fincher, Bottin worked with Carpenter on both The Fog and The Thing, with Verhoeven on RoboCop, Total Recall and Basic Instinct, and with Fincher on Se7en and Fight Club. His many other film credits include The Howling, Legend, Innerspace and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Well respected in his field of prosthetic makeup (better known as special make-up effects), and described in 2013 as a "special effects genius", Bottin was nominated for an Oscar in 1986 for Best Makeup, and was awarded a Special Achievement Academy Award at the 1991 Academy Awards. He has two BAFTA nominations, and won two Saturn Awards with five further nominations.

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Known For

Se7en
Fight Club
The Thing
Basic Instinct
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
The Devil's Advocate
Mission: Impossible
Total Recall
Charlie's Angels
Airplane!

Top Movie Credits

Se7en Makeup Effects Designer
Fight Club Makeup Effects
The Thing Special Effects Makeup Artist
Basic Instinct Makeup Effects Designer
The Devil's Advocate Visual Effects Design Consultant
Mission: Impossible Makeup Effects
Total Recall Character Designer
Charlie's Angels Makeup Effects
Airplane! Makeup Artist