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Mel Gibson

Date of birth: 1956-01-03

Place of birth: Peekskill, New York, USA

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson, Mel Colm-Cille Gerard Gibson, AO

Mel Gibson

Biography

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.

Movie Credits

Braveheart
4

Braveheart

1995-05-24

Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Walla

The Million Dollar Hotel
2.9

The Million Dollar Hotel

2000-02-09

A federal agent searches for a potential killer among the bizarre residents of a dilapidated Los Ang

Lethal Weapon 2
3.5

Lethal Weapon 2

1989-07-07

Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats using their immunity to engage in cri

Lethal Weapon
3.6

Lethal Weapon

1987-03-06

A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in orde

Lethal Weapon 4
3.3

Lethal Weapon 4

1998-07-10

With personal crises and age weighing in on them, Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with deadly Chines

Lethal Weapon 3
3.4

Lethal Weapon 3

1992-05-15

Riggs and Murtaugh pursue a former officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies t

Payback
3.4

Payback

1999-02-05

With friends like these, who needs enemies? That's the question bad guy Porter is left asking after

Agent Game
2.5

Agent Game

2022-04-08

Harris, a CIA interrogator at an Agency black site, finds himself the target of a rendition operatio

The Man Without a Face
3.3

The Man Without a Face

1993-08-25

Justin McLeod is a former teacher who lives as a recluse on the edge of town after his face is disfi

Pocahontas
3.5

Pocahontas

1995-06-16

Pocahontas, daughter of a Native American tribe chief, falls in love with an English soldier as colo

Bird on a Wire
3.1

Bird on a Wire

1990-05-18

An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him,

Hamlet
3.3

Hamlet

1990-12-19

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne,

We Were Soldiers
3.6

We Were Soldiers

2002-03-01

The story of the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War and the soldiers on bot

Forever Young
3.3

Forever Young

1992-12-16

A 1939 test pilot asks his best friend to use him as a guinea pig for a cryogenics experiment. Danie

Ransom
3.3

Ransom

1996-11-08

When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique t

The Patriot
3.6

The Patriot

2000-06-28

After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants not

The Bounty
3.4

The Bounty

1984-05-04

An idyllic voyage to Tahiti in 1789 turns a crew aboard the H.M.S. Bounty against its captain when t

Signs
3.4

Signs

2002-08-02

A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something mor

Tequila Sunrise
3

Tequila Sunrise

1988-12-02

In a seaside California town, best friends Mac and Nick are on opposite sides of the law. Mac is a f

What Women Want
3.2

What Women Want

2000-12-15

Advertising executive Nick Marshall is as cocky as they come, but what happens to a chauvinistic guy

The Singing Detective
2.5

The Singing Detective

2003-10-24

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories th

The Year of Living Dangerously
3.3

The Year of Living Dangerously

1982-12-17

A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of

Summer City
2.2

Summer City

1977-12-22

Four friends take a road trip to kick back, hit the pubs, and go surfing. Tension builds among the g

Chicken Run
3.4

Chicken Run

2000-06-23

The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens

Tim
3.1

Tim

1979-07-13

Handsome but backward gardener Tim Melville has a new woman in his life. She is Mary, his widowed em

Gallipoli
3.5

Gallipoli

1981-08-13

Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipo

Air America
2.9

Air America

1990-08-10

Air America was the CIA's private airline operating in Laos during the Vietnam War, running anything

Hot Seat
2.6

Hot Seat

2022-07-01

An ex-hacker is forced to break into high-level banking institutions, another man must try to penetr

Mrs. Soffel
3

Mrs. Soffel

1984-12-26

Kate Soffel is married to a prison warden in Pittsburgh, and is the mother of their four children. E

Mad Max 2
3.7

Mad Max 2

1981-12-24

Max Rockatansky returns as the heroic loner who drives the dusty roads of a postapocalyptic Australi

Conspiracy Theory
3.3

Conspiracy Theory

1997-08-08

A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be t

Casper
3.2

Casper

1995-05-26

Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey

Edge of Darkness
3.2

Edge of Darkness

2010-01-28

As a seasoned homicide detective, Thomas Craven has seen the bleakest side of humanity. But nothing

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
3.1

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

1985-06-29

Mad Max becomes a pawn in a decadent oasis of a technological society, and when exiled, becomes the

Maverick
3.4

Maverick

1994-05-20

Bret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k

Mad Max
3.3

Mad Max

1979-04-12

In the ravaged near-future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians

Who Killed the Electric Car?
3.6

Who Killed the Electric Car?

2006-08-04

In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produ

Attack Force Z
3

Attack Force Z

1982-06-01

Sent to rescue survivors from the site of a plane crash in the South Pacific during WWII, Captain Ke

The River
3.2

The River

1984-12-01

Tom and Mae Garvey are a Tennessee farming couple battling violent floods to save their land. In add

Boneyard
2.7

Boneyard

2024-07-05

After Police Chief Carter discovers the remains of eleven women, FBI Special Agent Petrovick is recr

Casting By
3.4

Casting By

2012-11-01

This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Ma

The Beaver
3.2

The Beaver

2011-05-05

Suffering from a severe case of depression, toy company CEO Walter Black begins using a beaver hand

Get the Gringo
3.3

Get the Gringo

2012-03-15

A career criminal nabbed by Mexican authorities is placed in a tough prison where he learns to survi

Monster Summer
3.1

Monster Summer

2024-10-04

When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a

Mel Gibson: A Tormented Soul
3.9

Mel Gibson: A Tormented Soul

2022-07-08

Mel Gibson, Australian-raised US actor and film director, rose to stardom in the late 1980s, a privi

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
3.8

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

2012-02-04

A film where anything can happen - the hero and the heroine changes their faces, age, look, names, a

Machete Kills
2.8

Machete Kills

2013-09-12

Ex-Federale agent Machete is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which wou

The Big Question
3.5

The Big Question

2004-02-25

Although it was shot on the set of director Mel Gibson's controversial epic The Passion of the Chris

The Ultimate Stuntman: A Tribute to Dar Robinson
0

The Ultimate Stuntman: A Tribute to Dar Robinson

1987-01-01

A documentary on the life and career of legendary stuntman Dar Robinson, with clips of some of his m

The Expendables 3
3.1

The Expendables 3

2014-08-07

Barney, Christmas and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks, who years ago

Discovering Hamlet
3.5

Discovering Hamlet

2011-11-01

Journey into "Hamlet"-the play and the man-through the experiences of some of the major actors and d

The Last Trimate
0

The Last Trimate

2008-01-01

Narrated by Mel Gibson, The Last Trimate is a compelling account of the work of Birute Mary Galdikas

Every Other Weekend
0

Every Other Weekend

Mel Gibson Goes Back to School
0

Mel Gibson Goes Back to School

1991-01-01

Mel Gibson teaches Hamlet to a group of high school drama students.

On the Line
3

On the Line

2022-10-31

A provocative and edgy radio host must play a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a mysterious call

Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
2.7

Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies

2017-11-12

Profile of the producer and former studio head of 20th Century Fox in the 1970s, Alan Ladd Jr.

Desperation Road
3.3

Desperation Road

2023-10-19

Ex-con Russell Gaines is attempting to rebuild his life with the help of his father, Mitchell. Howev

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2.5

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

2012-06-07

A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke col

Blood Father
3.1

Blood Father

2016-08-11

An ex-con reunites with his estranged 16-year-old daughter to protect her from drug dealers who want

Gracie
0

Gracie

Charts the rise of the legendary family fighting dynasty that brought Mixed Martial Arts from the st

The Making of The Expendables 3
3.3

The Making of The Expendables 3

2014-11-25

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the third installment of the Expendables franchise.

Confidential Informant
2.8

Confidential Informant

2023-06-27

During a crack epidemic two narcotics agents hunting for a cop killer. Hoping for leads, Moran and T

Declaration of Independence
5

Declaration of Independence

2003-06-10

Famous actors and actresses read the Declaration of Independence of the United States.

The Making of 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome'
3.1

The Making of 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome'

1985-06-25

Follows the cast and crew of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome filming in the heat and dust of central Aust

The Madness of Max
3.6

The Madness of Max

2015-08-01

The Madness of Max is a feature-length documentary on the making of arguably the most influential mo

The Professor and the Madman
3.6

The Professor and the Madman

2019-03-07

Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dicti

Daddy's Home 2
3.2

Daddy's Home 2

2017-11-09

Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. The

Dragged Across Concrete
3.3

Dragged Across Concrete

2019-02-21

Two policemen, one an old-timer, the other his volatile younger partner, find themselves suspended w

Road War: The Making of 'The Road Warrior'
3

Road War: The Making of 'The Road Warrior'

2016-12-06

Retrospective on the making of "Mad Max 2".

FairyTale: A True Story
3.2

FairyTale: A True Story

1997-10-24

In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific e

Fathers' Day
2.7

Fathers' Day

1997-05-09

A woman cons two old boyfriends into searching for her runaway son by convincing both that they are

Paparazzi
2.6

Paparazzi

2004-09-03

A rising Hollywood actor decides to take personal revenge against a group of four persistent photogr

The Soul of War: Making 'Hacksaw Ridge'
4.2

The Soul of War: Making 'Hacksaw Ridge'

2017-02-21

A comprehensive documentary detailing the making of 'Hacksaw Ridge', including the real-life people

The Chain Reaction
2.7

The Chain Reaction

1980-09-25

Contaminated by a nuclear-plant spill, an Australian worker hides with a woman and tries to warn the

The Hero
5

The Hero

1979-03-20

Australian ABC TV children's educational program shows how a TV show actor is cast and works to crea

Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
2.9

Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot

2013-01-15

Actors, crew and executives who worked at Warner Bros. Pictures recall their days at the studio.

We Were Soldiers: Getting It Right
4

We Were Soldiers: Getting It Right

2002-08-20

A short documentary about the making of 'We Were Soldiers'.

Boss Level
3.4

Boss Level

2021-02-19

A former special forces agent is trapped in a time loop and relives his death over and over again. T

Mad Mel: The Rise and Fall of a Hollywood Icon
1.9

Mad Mel: The Rise and Fall of a Hollywood Icon

2010-07-20

A look at the rise and fall of Mel Gibson's career using footage from across the web.

Last Looks
2.9

Last Looks

2022-01-27

A disgraced ex-cop seeks solace by moving to the woods, but his quiet life comes to an end when a pr

Fatman
2.8

Fatman

2020-10-19

A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a negl

Forever Hollywood
4

Forever Hollywood

1999-01-01

Noted Hollywood stars and directors talk about the history and evolution of the film industry in Los

Steve McQueen: American Icon
3.5

Steve McQueen: American Icon

2017-09-29

Steve McQueen truly is an American Icon. One of America's most endearing and intriguing movie stars,

Force of Nature
2.6

Force of Nature

2020-07-02

A gang of thieves plan a heist during a hurricane and encounter trouble when a disgraced cop tries t

Earth and the American Dream
3.4

Earth and the American Dream

1992-10-01

A beautiful and disturbing film recounts America’s story from the environment’s point of view. From

Making 'Signs'
2.9

Making 'Signs'

2003-01-07

Nearly every possible aspect of fimmaking used to produce the motion picture Signs (2002) is closely

The Patriot: The Art of War
3.5

The Patriot: The Art of War

2000-10-24

A 10 minute featurette that details thoughts from the cast and crew about the reality of the battles

Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart': A Filmmaker's Passion
3.6

Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart': A Filmmaker's Passion

2000-08-29

A making-of documentary for the film Braveheart (1995).

Panama
2.6

Panama

2022-03-17

An ex-marine is hired by a defense contractor to travel to Panama to complete an arms deal. In the p

Dangerous
3

Dangerous

2021-11-05

A reformed sociopath heads to a remote island after the death of his brother. Soon after his arrival

Alba Gu Brath! The Making of 'Braveheart'
2.9

Alba Gu Brath! The Making of 'Braveheart'

2007-12-18

A three-part retrospective with notes from Gibson, Wallace, producers Bruce Davey and Alan Ladd, Jr.

Father Stu
3.6

Father Stu

2022-04-13

The true-life story of boxer-turned-priest. When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Lo

cascadeurs de stars
0

cascadeurs de stars

1988-03-18

Maximum Impact: The Legacy of 'Lethal Weapon'
3.4

Maximum Impact: The Legacy of 'Lethal Weapon'

2012-07-04

This documentary showcases producer Joel Silver, Donner, Gibson, Glover, Rene Russo and other member

Bandit
3.1

Bandit

2022-09-23

After escaping a Michigan prison, a charming career criminal assumes a new identity in Canada and go

The Canyon
0

The Canyon

A woman, struggling to find courage in her troubled life, fights for survival, after a skydiving acc

Rabbit Ears - David and Goliath
0

Rabbit Ears - David and Goliath

1992-08-17

Read by Mel Gibson

Hunting Season
3.5

Hunting Season

2025-12-05

When a reclusive survivalist and his daughter rescue a mysterious, wounded woman from a river, they

The Chili Con Carne Club
0

The Chili Con Carne Club

1993-04-09

When Pete Connely is dumped by his girlfriend, he is sentenced to a surrealistic, male-bonding priso

The Simpsons: America's First Family
5

The Simpsons: America's First Family

2000-07-23

The Simpsons: America's First Family is a 50 minute program which features the production of The Sim

Spécial Mad Max
0

Spécial Mad Max

1985-09-14

French making of documentary / set visit on Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.

Lethal Weapon 5
0

Lethal Weapon 5

Mad Max and the Genius of George Miller
0

Mad Max and the Genius of George Miller

2025-10-21

The improbable story of how one 1970s Australian film grew into the country’s biggest ever cultural

It’s a Mad Max World
3.6

It’s a Mad Max World

2025-06-22

Emerging from the depths of the film industry, the Mad Max saga became an instant cult classic after

Coyote
0

Coyote

HernĂ¡n Barroca, a weathered ex-smuggler, gets pulled back into the dangerous world he thought he had

A Night on Mount Edna
0

A Night on Mount Edna

1990-12-14

British TV-special with Barry Humphries, AKA Dame Edna

By His Wounds We Are Healed: Making 'The Passion of the Christ'
3

By His Wounds We Are Healed: Making 'The Passion of the Christ'

2007-01-30

A feature length documentary on the film which runs for 1 hour and 40 minutes, broken down into 21 s

Meister der Apokalypse - Roland Emmerich
0

Meister der Apokalypse - Roland Emmerich

2025-11-05

A documentary about Roland Emmerich, the most commercially successful German director in Hollywood,

Jet Li: Li-Thal Weapon
0

Jet Li: Li-Thal Weapon

1999-03-04

Hollywood martial arts star Jet Li is profiled in a series of interviews. In footage from 'The Jay L

ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion
5

ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion

2004-02-16

In this special edition of Primetime, ABC News' Diane Sawyer interviews filmmaker Mel Gibson about h