Actor Director Producer Writer
Mel Gibson
Born January 3, 1956 in Peekskill, New York, USA
63 films
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.
Awards
2 wins, 7 nominations Golden Globe Awards 1 win, 4 nominations Academy Awards 1 win, 2 nominations Directors Guild of America Awards 1 nomination
Golden Globe Awards 1 win, 4
Academy Awards 1 win, 2