Bob Parr

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Robert Michael Parr MBE (born 25 June 1957) is a private security contractor best known for his role as team leader and executive producer of Shadow Force on the History Channel. Parr has also won six Primetime Emmy Awards for his work with The Amazing Race,^[1] and is a published novelist.^[2]

Biography[]

Born in London, England, Parr started his career in the British Armed Forces where he spent 25 years before retiring in late 1999.^[3]

Founder, director and co-owner of risk management company ,^[4] Parr has overseen security for numerous television productions around the world and has provided consultancy services to many additional clients. He is also the owner of and a published author. Parr has a Master's degree in security and risk management from the University of Leicester, awarded with distinction, and is currently studying for a PhD with King’s College London. An ocean yachtmaster, he works as a risk management consultant and author from his self-built sailing yacht, and splits his remaining time between ocean cruising, writing and studying.^[3]

Parr is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) and a Member of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House). He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (military division) (MBE) in the 2000 New Year Honours.^[5]

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• Bob Parr at IMDb