Mel Gibson
Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson (born January 3, 1956) is an actor, film director, producer and screenwriter. Born in Peekskill, New York, Gibson moved with his parents to Sydney, Australia when he was 12 years old and later studied acting at the Australian National Institute of Dramatic Art. After appearing in the "Mad Max" and "Lethal Weapon" series, Gibson went on to direct and star in the Academy Award-winning "Braveheart" (1995). In 2004, he directed and produced "The Passion of the Christ," a controversial yet successful film portraying the last hours in the life of Jesus Christ.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1956-01-03 · Peekskill, New York, USA
Known for
- Hacksaw Ridge (2016) — Director
- Braveheart (1995) — William Wallace
- The Simpsons (1989) — Mel Gibson (voice)
- Apocalypto (2006) — Director
- Signs (2002) — Graham Hess
- Pocahontas (1995) — John Smith (voice)
- Chicken Run (2000) — Rocky (voice)
- The Expendables 3 (2014) — Conrad Stonebanks
- The Passion of the Christ (2004) — Producer
- Lethal Weapon (1987) — Martin Riggs
- Mad Max (1979) — Max Rockatansky
- Casper (1995) — Mel Gibson (uncredited)
- What Women Want (2000) — Nick Marshall
- The Patriot (2000) — Benjamin Martin
- Mad Max 2 (1981) — Max Rockatansky
- Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) — Martin Riggs