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.

Mel Gibson

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Mel Gibson

Known For

Hunting Season

Monster Summer

Boneyard

Desperation Road

The Continental: From the World of John Wick

Confidential Informant

On the Line

Bandit

Mel Gibson: A Tormented Soul

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Biography

Acting