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Name:
Mel Gibson
Real name:
Mel Colmcille Gerard Gibson
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Birth date:
(69 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Peekskill, New York, U.S.
Height:
5'10 ft ()
Weight:
190 lb (86 kg)
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Mel Gibson's Biography

Mel Gibson is a renowned Hollywood actor, director, and producer of Irish descent who won the Oscar for Best Director for his epic film Braveheart. Gibson excels at portraying men consumed by grief who seek revenge against their enemies, or principled characters fighting for justice ‒ courageous and fearless heroes. His piercing blue eyes and classic good looks continue to captivate women worldwide.
In the photo: Mel Gibson
In the photo: Mel Gibson

Childhood and youth

Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson was born on January 3, 1956, the sixth of eleven children in an Irish Catholic family. He was named after the saint who protects Ardagh ‒ his mother's homeland ‒ while his middle name Colm-Cille honors the Irish saint Columbus.
Mel Gibson in childhood and youth
Mel Gibson in childhood and youth
In the early '60s, when the Vietnam War erupted, Mel's father Hutton Gibson moved the family to Australia because he didn't want his sons drafted into what he saw as a senseless war. Once in Australia, Hutton and Anne Patricia Gibson had five more children. The Gibsons settled in a small New South Wales town where Mel's grandmother, opera singer Eva Mylott, was born.
Mel Gibson in young age
Mel Gibson in young age
After graduating from Catholic and public schools in Sydney, Mel planned to become a journalist, but his sister surprised him by submitting an application on his behalf to the Sydney National Institute of Dramatic Art. Despite having no acting experience, Gibson decided to audition ‒ and passed. Ironically, he'd been in a big fight beforehand, but that roughed-up look is exactly what caught the casting directors' attention.

Acting and directing career

Shortly after joining the Institute of Dramatic Art, Gibson made his stage debut in Romeo and Juliet, and in 1977 he made his debut on screen in the Australian TV series The Sullivans (1976-83) and in the film Summer City. While filming, Mel also took on lead roles in classical theater productions, including the tragedy Oedipus the King and the historical drama Henry IV. Then he even managed to work with Judy Davis and Geoffrey Rush.
Gibson debuted on stage in the performance Romeo and Juliet
Gibson debuted on stage in the performance Romeo and Juliet
The young actor hit the jackpot soon after ‒ in 1979, George Miller invited him to play the lead role in the post-apocalyptic action movie Mad Max, in which Gibson played a brutal policeman of the future who got into conflict with a local biker gang.
The young actor pulled out his lucky ticket when he was invited to play the lead role in the post-apocalyptic action movie Mad Max
The young actor pulled out his lucky ticket when he was invited to play the lead role in the post-apocalyptic action movie Mad Max
This atmospheric road movie became the most successful Australian film (earning over $100 million worldwide) and quickly achieved cult status among genre fans, and Mel Gibson received his first big fee ‒ 15 thousand dollars and, most importantly, gained fame. A sequel didn't take long to follow. Already two years later the second part called Mad Max: The Road Warrior was released, and the actor's salary grew almost 10 times.
After the release of the movie Mad Max Mel Gibson received his first big fee and gained fame
After the release of the movie Mad Max Mel Gibson received his first big fee and gained fame
Between these commercial hits, Mel took on more intimate work ‒ playing a mentally disabled man in the melodrama Tim, which tells the story of the unequal love of an unusual character of Gibson and a woman, who is much older than him (Piper Laurie). Gibson won his first acting award from the Australian Film Institute for his work in this film.
Mel Gibson in the movie Lethal Weapon
Mel Gibson in the movie Lethal Weapon
In 1981, another well-known Australian director Peter Weir noticed Gibson's talent and invited the actor to his military drama Gallipoli about the bloodiest battle during the First World War, and a year later invited to play in the historical melodrama The Year of Living Dangerously in which Gibson played with Sigourney Weaver.
The Year of Living Dangerously ‒ trailer
Still, it was George Miller and Mad Max that opened Hollywood's doors for Mel: in 1984 he was invited to play the lead role in the adventure drama called The Bounty about a real rebellion on the ship of the same name. On the set, the partners of the young actor were Anthony Hopkins and Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Liam Neeson.
Mel Gibson in the film The Bounty
Mel Gibson in the film The Bounty
According to Zoomboola.com, in 1985, the final part of the story about Max with the participation of Mel Gibson ‒ Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome followed, in which the singer Tina Turner also played one of the leading roles.
Mel Gibson and Tina Turner
Mel Gibson and Tina Turner
The second major breakthrough in mass cinema for Gibson was the role of the fearless police officer Martin Riggs in Richard Donner's action crime thriller Lethal Weapon (1987). The film follows two mismatched LAPD cops ‒ one reckless, one by-the-book ‒ and became a box office smash that audiences still love today.

Within just a few years, sequels followed that proved equally successful. Gibson's portrayal of Martin Riggs so impressed director Franco Zeffirelli that he cast him as Hamlet in his film adaptation with Glenn Close, Ian Holm, and Helena Bonham Carter.
Mel Gibson and Helena Bonham Carter
Mel Gibson and Helena Bonham Carter
In 1993, Gibson and his on-screen partner Danny Glover won the MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo in Lethal Weapon 3. But Gibson knew it was time to evolve as an artist. That same year, Gibson founded Icon Productions and directed his first film ‒ the drama The Man Without a Face.
The Man Without a Face‒ trailer
But his second directorial effort proved far more successful ‒ the epic drama Braveheart, chronicling Scotland's fight for independence. Through Gibson's passionate storytelling, audiences discovered the legend of Scottish hero William Wallace.
Mel Gibson in the movie Braveheart
Mel Gibson in the movie Braveheart
In 1996, Braveheart earned ten Oscar nominations, winning five including Best Director and Best Picture. Winning both top categories is rare at the Oscars, but the film academy couldn't ignore Braveheart's impact.
In 1996, Braveheart was presented at the Oscars ceremony in ten nominations
In 1996, Braveheart was presented at the Oscars ceremony in ten nominations
In 1995, Gibson expanded his range by voicing John Smith in Disney's animated Pocahontas. He then starred in thrillers like Ron Howard's Ransom and Conspiracy Theory with Julia Roberts, reuniting him with director Richard Donner.
Conspiracy Theory ‒ trailer
In 1998, Lethal Weapon returned to theaters with its fourth installment, adding stars like Joe Pesci, Jet Li and Chris Rock joined Glover and Gibson.

Audiences loved Mel Gibson's character in the historical drama The Patriot, which dealt with family tragedy during the American Revolutionary War, in which the actor's partner was young Heath Ledger. And in the comedy What Women Want with Helen Hunt, Gibson demonstrated his comedic talent and courage before wax depilation in front of the camera.
The audience loved Mel Gibson's character in the historical drama The Patriot
The audience loved Mel Gibson's character in the historical drama The Patriot
By 2000, Gibson started taking on fewer acting roles. During this period, his most notable performances were in M. Night Shyamalan's Signs (2002) and We Were Soldiers (2002).
We were soldiers ‒ trailer
During this time, Gibson increasingly focused on his own projects, taking full control behind the camera as director. In 2004, he shocked many viewers and religious people with a drama about the last day of Jesus called The Passion of the Christ. Gibson and his team meticulously recreated first-century Palestine; in the frame, the actors spoke Aramaic, Hebrew, and Latin.
The Passion of the Christ ‒ trailer
The film contained intense violent scenes ‒ lead actor James Caviezel later revealed he was actually injured during filming. Despite the indignation of critics and those who disagreed with the concept of the picture, The Passion of the Christ was highly appreciated by Pope John Paul II.
The Passion of the Christ was highly appreciated by Pope John Paul II
The Passion of the Christ was highly appreciated by Pope John Paul II
Mel Gibson himself wrote the script for the 2006 film Apocalypto. He again turned to the historical epos, this time to the period of the Maya civilization. In 2006, Gibson almost crossed out his career because of anti-Semitic statements (read about this below) and almost disappeared from view for a whole 10 years, before returning in 2016 with his anti-war drama Hacksaw Ridge starring Andrew Garfield as the real-life soldier who saved 75 men during World War II. His comeback was well-received ‒ the film earned major Oscar and Golden Globe nominations, essentially rehabilitating his reputation.
Apocalypto ‒ official trailer

Religious views and scandals

In 1984, Mel Gibson was fined four hundred dollars and had his driver's license suspended for driving while intoxicated. In 2006, the celebrity was again arrested for driving while drunk. During the arrest, Mel made anti-Semitic statements. He shouted that Jews were the cause of all wars in history.
In 1984, Mel Gibson was fined four hundred dollars and deprived of his driver's license
In 1984, Mel Gibson was fined four hundred dollars and deprived of his driver's license
Gibson's Hollywood colleagues, television commentators, and Jewish organizations immediately criticized him for this. The actor also faced backlash from several film companies. Later, Mel Gibson publicly apologized, calling his behavior atrocious and saying he had temporarily lost his mind.
Mel Gibson supports traditionalist Catholics
Mel Gibson supports traditionalist Catholics
Mel Gibson supports the traditionalist Catholics. In particular, he opposes stem cell research. Paradoxically, the actor's intolerance coexists with deep religiosity and a passion for charity. After The Passion of the Christ was released, Mel Gibson claimed he received signs and portents "as clear as traffic lights." The director later claimed that the Holy Spirit helped him make the film.

Mel Gibson's personal life

In the 1970s, aspiring actor Mel Gibson met his future wife, Robyn Moore, through a dating agency. Mel and Robin married in Adelaide in 1980. Together, they had seven children ‒ two daughters and five sons.
Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore
Mel Gibson and Robyn Moore
In spring 2009, reports surfaced that Mel Gibson hadn't lived with his wife Robyn Moore for three years. Around the same time, the actor's wife filed for divorce, and days later Gibson appeared at the X-Men Origins: Wolverine premiere with Oksana Grigorieva.
Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva
Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva
In fall 2009, Gibson and Grigorieva welcomed a daughter, but the couple couldn't make their relationship work. By spring 2010, reports emerged that one of the world's most talked-about couples planned to split. In June, a custody battle began between Mel and Oksana as the parents fought over who should raise their child. Additionally, doctors found that Grigorieva had suffered a concussion, and her former partner was accused of causing it. In spring 2011, the actor received a three-year suspended sentence and a $400 fine. The entire saga further damaged the actor's already tarnished reputation.
Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross
Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross
Today, Mel Gibson has found happiness again with girlfriend Rosalind Ross, a screenwriter and actress who gave birth to their son Lars Gerard in 2017.

Mel Gibson now

After a long hiatus, Mel Gibson ‒ the actor, director, and producer ‒ is back in action. He's involved in various projects, including filming The Professor and the Madman with Natalie Dormer and Sean Penn and Boss Level with Naomi Watts. The actor isn't abandoning the director's chair either: the film Berserker, as well as the sequel of the much-discussed film The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection is in the pre-production stage. Recently, Gibson also announced his intention to film a picture based on a script by his partner Rosalind Ross about the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. Also in 2020, Mel Gibson appeared in the sci-fi action movie "Boss Level".
Mel Gibson is planning the sequel of the much-talked-of picture The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection
Mel Gibson is planning the sequel of the much-talked-of picture The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection

Mel Gibson: latest news and articles

  • I remember in the nineties he was considered one of the handsome actors of the century. He is not really my type but he`s really an incredibly charismatic! Although I didn`t watch with him anything but some movie where he learned how to read the thoughts of women...
    2021-05-06 10:09:20
  • I watched with him a lot of movies but my favorite is still What Women Want. I review it every year!
    2021-04-27 19:45:29
  • Strange but all the scandals in his life do not prevent his career like with other actors...
    2021-03-29 23:48:34
  • The first Mad Max. The coolest role of him. Besides of the many bad action movies and other trash.
    2021-02-12 08:00:37
  • He is never aging, charismatic actor.
    2021-01-15 19:41:39
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