Rob Bottin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Rob Bottin

American make-up artist

Date of Birth: 01-Apr-1959

Place of Birth: El Monte, California, United States

Profession: theatrical makeup, make-up artist, special effects artist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Robin R.
Bottin (born April 1, 1959) 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 other film credits include 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 1987 for Best Makeup, and was awarded a Special Achievement Award at the 1991 Academy Awards.
He has two BAFTA nominations, and won two Saturn Awards with five further nominations.