Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson was born in New York City to a Catholic Irish family in 1956. In 1968, the Gibson family moved to Australia. Mel planned his future - to study at the seminary, to work on the farm. But it so happened that his photo and documents, thanks to his sister, got into the Sydney Theatre Studio. Gibson's first role was in the film Summer Hunger. The actor in 1979 starred in films Mad Max "Tim." These films won him awards in several categories. After filming these pictures, Mel met his future wife more

Mel Gibson was born in New York City to a Catholic Irish family in 1956. In 1968, the Gibson family moved to Australia. Mel planned his future - to study at the seminary, to work on the farm. But it so happened that his photo and documents, thanks to his sister, got into the Sydney Theatre Studio.

Gibson's first role was in the film Summer Hunger. The actor in 1979 starred in films Mad Max "Tim." These films won him awards in several categories. After filming these pictures, Mel met his future wife Robin through a marriage agency. In 1980, they married in Adelaide. Two daughters and five sons were later born.

Mel participated in the voiceover of the animated film Pocahontas, where he sang for his hero.

Gibson experienced world popularity after playing a role in Mad Max (in 1981, the second part of this film was released). Then there were stunning roles in Hollywood – in 1984 film. "Bounty." .

In the early 90s, the actor decided to become a director and founded the company ICON Production. Gibson's debut work was a painting "Man Without a Face" . The next work is the epic drama Braveheart, which won five Oscar nominations.

Movies "Ransom", "Conspiracy Theory", "Lethal Weapon 4" and "Payback" They made him famous.

In 2004, Mel Gibson made a movie. "The Passion of the Christ" It was a great success at the box office. A good directorial work is the historical epic “Apocalypto”, which is dedicated to the Mayan civilization. /