Mel Gibson
Born: 3 January 1956
Birthplace: Peekskill, New York
Best Known As: Star of the Lethal Weapon movies
Mel Gibson got his start as an action hero in Mad Max (1979), a low-budget thriller which cast him as a grim, leather-clad ex-cop in a barren Australian future. When he reprised the Mad Max character in a bigger-budget sequel, The Road Warrior (1981), Gibson became an international star. His turn as a goofy rogue cop in 1987's Lethal Weapon cemented his status as Hollywood's leading young blue-eyed action hero. He made three more films in the Lethal Weapon series (1989, 1992 and 1998) and starred in other big-budget action flicks like Air America (1990, with Robert Downey, Jr.) and The Patriot (2000, with Heath Ledger). Gibson also showed a thoughtful side, taking the lead in Hamlet (1990) and directing and starring in the sentimental drama The Man Without a Face (1993). In 1995 he directed, produced and starred as historical hero William Wallace in the swords-and-Scotsmen epic Braveheart, for which Gibson took home Oscars for best director and best picture. His 2004 film about the last hours of Jesus, The Passion of the Christ (starring Jim Caviezel), was a surprise hit but stirred up controversy after critics accused it of anti-semitism. Gibson was born in New York and raised in Australia, which he has continued to make his home. He and his wife, the former Robyn Moore, have seven children.

A devout Catholic, Gibson directed, co-wrote, co-produced and self-financed the $25 million The Passion of the Christ... The Road Warrior was followed by Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome in 1985... Gibson played another historical figure, mutineer Fletcher Christian, in The Bounty (1984); Christian also has been played on-screen by Marlon Brando (Mutiny on the Bounty, 1962) and Clark Gable (Mutiny on the Bounty, 1935).

A great friend to the jewish people. As much has been proved under the influence of an extremely potent truth drug.

Mel Gibson is actualy really Hott, im not really a celeb worshipper but brad pitt Ryan phillipe ben afleck there all alright but mel Gibson is like the epitome of hottness, like wine he is better with age, in Signs i practacly explosded when i saw that, he was so gorgeous i totally love him as a father figure. HOT!!!

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One of the most noble and valiant heroes of the 21st Century. He had the balls to endure the ignorant anti-semite backlash and the inevitable media acidbath to make his labor-of-love dream project: The Passion of The Christ. You see, he could've just rested on his laurels for the rest of his life, like any good coward would do--he chose to spend thirty million dollars out of his OWN POCKET to make TPoTC. It could've easily ruined him beyond redemption--the movie became one of the highest grossers of all time, despite a brutal R-rating and undeserved lambasting from apallingly hypocritical "professional" critics who complained it was too violent(Even though they had no problem with the violence in Kill Bill). Just like how Jesus died for us, Mel Gibson endured the endless backlash to bring us a straightforward and brutal depiction of his death. A true, benevolent hero.

And a kickass comedy/action/drama actor too.

a broken shell of a man that used to be a badass actor before he found jesus. his most recent and controversial film, the passion of the christ, is a very well done piece of art despite the fact it has nothing at all to do with christ's teachings. unfortunately, gibson seems to have lost his marbles. see his diane sawyer interview for proof. recently, gibson criticized the acadamy for awarding "mediocre films." apparently he is also a sore loser, being as the passion garnered not one oscar this year. gibson is best known for playing the title role in "mad max" and its two sequels. despite what people say, mel is not a racist or a nazi, however, his father is an open anti-semite.

I want to thank you for all the blessings you have brought me.
You give me strength when there is doubt, and I praise you for all you have done.
Only you, Mel Gibson, have had the wisdom and the courage to show the world the truth.

an ok director who looks down on minorities. also see hitler and mate.

Verb. To go on a hateful diatribe against someone or something, esp. ethnic minorites.