Mel Gibson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 03, 1956 |
|---|---|
| Age | 69 |
| Birthplace | Peekskill, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring in 'Mad Max' and 'Lethal Weapon' franchises; directing and producing 'Braveheart' and 'The Passion of the Christ.' |
Intro
Mel Gibson is an American-born Australian actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for his leading roles in the 'Mad Max' and 'Lethal Weapon' film series, as well as for directing and producing the Academy Award-winning movie 'Braveheart.'
Early Life & Background
Mel Gibson was born in Peekskill, New York, and moved with his family to Australia when he was 12 years old. He attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney and began his acting career in Australian television and film.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role as Max Rockatansky in 'Mad Max' trilogy (1979–1985).
- Starred as Martin Riggs in all four 'Lethal Weapon' films (1987–1998).
- Won Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture for 'Braveheart' (1995).
- Directed 'The Passion of the Christ' (2004), a major box office success.
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for 'Hacksaw Ridge' (2016).
Trivia
- Mel Gibson holds dual American and Irish citizenship in addition to his Australian citizenship.
- He was the first person to receive the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor twice.
- Gibson is the sixth of eleven children.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Mel Gibson?
Mel Gibson is 69 years old.
When was Mel Gibson born?
Mel Gibson was born the 3 January 1956.
Where is Mel Gibson from?
Peekskill, New York, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About January 3rd, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: Mel Gibson, who would become a renowned American actor, director, and filmmaker, was born in Peekskill, New York.
- Day of the week: January 3rd, 1956 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: The Great Pretender by The Platters
- #1 UK song: Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford
- Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé
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