Mel Gibson: American Actor &
Filmmaker
Full Name: Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson
Date of Birth: January 3, 1956
Place of Birth: Peekskill, New York, USA
Nationality: American & Australian
Profession: Actor, Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Years Active: 1976–present
Height and Physical Stats
Height: 5 feet 10 inches (177 cm)
Weight: Approximately 85 kg (187 lbs)
Eye Colour: Blue
Hair Color: Dark Brown (now greying)
Education
High School: Asquith Boys High School, Sydney, Australia
College: National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), Sydney – Graduated in 1977
Family
Father: Hutton Gibson (Writer and WWII veteran)
Mother: Anne Reilly Gibson
Siblings: He is the sixth of eleven children
Former Spouse: Robyn Moore (m. 1980–2011)
Children: 9 children, including actor Milo Gibson
Partner (as of recent years):
Rosalind Ross (screenwriter)
Career Overview
Mel Gibson began his acting career in Australia, rising to fame with:
"Mad Max"
(1979)
"Gallipoli"
(1981)
"Lethal Weapon" series (1987–1998), as Martin Riggs
He transitioned into directing and producing with enormous success:
"Braveheart" (1995): Won him Academy Awards
for Best Director and Best Picture
"The Passion of the Christ" (2004): A controversial yet box-office hit religious film
"Apocalypto" (2006) – An intense historical action film
"Hacksaw Ridge" (2016): Earned multiple Oscar nominations and wins
He is known for portraying intense, rugged characters, and also has a reputation for bold, often controversial storytelling in his films.
Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth (2024): $430 million
Income Sources:
Acting, directing, film production, real estate investments
Major Awards
Academy Awards (Oscars):
Best Director – Braveheart (1996)
Best Picture – Braveheart (1996)
Golden Globe Awards:
Best Director – Braveheart (1996)
BAFTA Nomination –
The Bounty, Braveheart
Critics' Choice Movie Award – Hacksaw Ridge
AFI Life Achievement Award (Australia)
