Mel Gibson (born on January 3, 1956) is a Hollywood actor who has been in the business for over 30 years. He is known for his roles in action movies like the "Lethal Weapon" franchise and "Braveheart." He has also directed films like "The Passion of the Christ." In recent years, Gibson has been embroiled in controversy, including an arrest for DUI and making anti-Semitic comments.
Mel Gibson was born in Peekskill, New York, on January 3, 1956. His father, Hutton Gibson, is a writer and a movie producer, and his mother, Anne Reilly, was an actress. Gibson's parents divorced when he was 12 years old. He has four siblings: two brothers and two sisters. Gibson was raised in Australia after his father remarried and moved the family there in 1968. He attended Catholic schools and graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney in 1977.
Gibson began his acting career in Australian films such as "The Summer of My German Soldier" (1978) and "Mad Max" (1979).
Mel Gibson has taken on a few more diverse roles. In 2018, he starred in the action movie “Machete Kills” and played a small part in the comedy “The Hangover Part III.” He also executive produced and starred in the 2016 film “Hacksaw Ridge,” which was nominated for six Academy Awards.
In 2017, Gibson made his directorial return with “Daddy’s Home 2.” The sequel to the 2015 comedy starred Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Gibson also had a cameo appearance in the film.
Most recently, Gibson has been cast in the upcoming Marvel Studios film “Thor: Love and Thunder.” The actor will play the role of King Odin, the father of Thor.
Mel Gibson's 2006 film Apocalypto was a massive success, grossing over $120 million worldwide. The film was set in the Maya civilization and told the story of a man who must escape from capture and save his family from destruction.
Gibson's success with Apocalypto proved that he is still a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. The film was a hit with critics and audiences alike and is one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Gibson is currently working on a sequel to the film, which is sure to be another box-office smash.
Gibson has been embroiled in a series of controversies. In 2006, he was arrested for drunk driving and made anti-Semitic remarks to the arresting officer. Gibson later apologized for the comments. In 2010, tapes leaked of Gibson making racist and sexist remarks to his ex-girlfriend. Gibson again apologized for the comments.
Most recently, in 2016, Gibson directed and starred in the film Hacksaw Ridge, which was nominated for multiple Academy Awards. However, some have criticized the film for its depiction of violence and its glorification of war.
In conclusion, Mel Gibson is one of the most successful Hollywood actors. His career has spanned over three decades and he has starred in some of the most popular films. Even though he is now in his 50s, he shows no signs of slowing down and continues to take on challenging roles. He is also a director and producer and has been behind some of Hollywood's biggest hits. There is no doubt that Gibson is a talented actor who has had a great impact on the film industry.
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Full Name | Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson |
Nickname | Cordova Comet |
Date of Birth | January 3, 1956 |
Age | Years |
Nationality | Australian, American, Irish |
Birthplace | Peekskill, New York, U.S. |
Home Town | Peekskill, New York |
Religion | Catholicism |
Educational Qualification | - |
School | National Institute of Dramatic Art (Kensington, Sydney, Australia) Asquith Boys High School (Asquith, New South Wales, Australia) |
College/ University | St. Leo’s Catholic College (Wahroonga, Sydney, Australia) |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn ♑ |
Profession | Actor, Producer, Director |
Physical Stats | |
Height | 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) |
Weight | 97 kg (214 lbs) |
Hair Color | Dark brown |
Eye Color | Blue |
Favorite | |
Color | Blue |
Food | Hungarian cuisine, Spanish |
Actor | - |
Actress | - |
Singer | - |
Place | - |
Hobbies | Traveling |
Family & Relationship | |
Marital Status | Married |
Father | Hutton Gibson |
Mother | Anne Reilly |
Spouse (Wife/ Husband) | Rosalind Ross (2014-Now) Robyn Moore Gibson ( m.1980-2011) |
Children | 9 |
Son(s) | Milo Gibson, Christian Gibson, Louis Gibson, Edward Gibson, William Gibson, Thomas Gibson |
Daughter(s) | Hannah Gibson, Lars Gerard Gibson Lucia Gibson |
Brother(s) | Donal Gibson |
Sister(s) | - |
Career | |
Profession | Actor, Producer, Director |
Net Worth | $430 million |
Famous for | Star of the 'Mad Max' and 'lethal Weapon' film series and later earned acclaim as the director of 'Braveheart,' |
Debut | Summer City (1977) |
Awards/ Honours | Awards Academy Awards Golden Globe Awards Australian Film Institute / AACTA Awards Blockbuster Entertainment Awards View Full Lists |
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