Mel Gibson
Acting
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.
Born: January 3, 1956
Place of Birth: Peekskill, New York, USA
Known For
Declaration of Independence
Famous actors and actresses read the Declaration of Independence of the United States.
The Hero
Australian ABC TV children's educational program shows how a TV show actor is cast and works to create an episode of a TV program.
The Simpsons: America's First Family
The Simpsons: America's First Family is a 50 minute program which features the production of The Simpsons, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the series.
ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion
In this special edition of Primetime, ABC News' Diane Sawyer interviews filmmaker Mel Gibson about his highly controversial movie, ""The Passion of the Christ."" He responds to charges that the movie's portrayal of the Jewish role in the death of Christ will encourage anti-Semitism. He also elaborates on comments he's made about the Holocaust. In addition, Gibson tells why he felt it necessary to exhibit such a graphic depiction of Christ's crucifixion on film and discusses his decision to tell the story in Aramaic and Latin.
The Soul of War: Making 'Hacksaw Ridge'
A comprehensive documentary detailing the making of 'Hacksaw Ridge', including the real-life people and story, casting, filming, special effects, stunts, and interviews with Mel Gibson, Andrew Garfield, and more. 'Hacksaw Ridge' is the epic and inspiring true story of Desmond Doss, an army medic and conscientious objector who, during one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Forever Hollywood
Noted Hollywood stars and directors talk about the history and evolution of the film industry in Los Angeles.
Braveheart
Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of the local English lord's soldiers. This leads the village to revolt and, eventually, the entire country to rise up against English rule.
Mel Gibson: A Tormented Soul
Mel Gibson, Australian-raised US actor and film director, rose to stardom in the late 1980s, a privileged status he enjoyed for nearly two decades until his fall from grace due to his controversial opinions and scandals. Angel face, tormented soul: who is Mel Gibson really?
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
A film where anything can happen - the hero and the heroine changes their faces, age, look, names, and so on. The only same thing: The love between man and woman... in an archetypical love story cut from 500 classics from all around the world.
Filmography
as Bowdrie
as Self (archive footage)
as Gene Carruthers
as Agent Petrovick
as Mitchell Gaines
as Cormac O'Connor
as Kevin Hickey
as Elvis Cooney
as Tommy
as Self (archive footage)
as Wallace Reed
as Bill Long
as Olsen
as Stark
as Alastair Pinch
as Dr. Alderwood
as Self (uncredited)
as Colonel Clive Ventor
as Chris
as Ray
as James Murray
as Brett Ridgeman
as Kurt
as Self
as John Link
as Self
as Conrad Stonebanks
as Luther Voz
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Driver
as (archive footage)
as Hamlet (archive footage)
as Walter Black
as Self (archive footage)
as Craven
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Narrator
as Self
as Self
as Officer Cox
as Anger Management Therapy Patient (uncredited)
as Self
as Dr. Gibbon
as Self
as Self
as Graham Hess
as Lt. Col. Hal Moore
as Nick Marshall
as Self
as Benjamin Martin
as Rocky (voice)
as Detective Skinner
as Self
as Porter
as Self
as Martin Riggs
as Self
as Self
as Frances' Father (uncredited)
as Jerry Fletcher
as Scott the Body Piercer (uncredited)
as Tom Mullen
as Self - Guest
as John Smith (voice)
as Mel Gibson (uncredited)
as William Wallace
as Bret Maverick
as Justin McLeod
as Capt. Daniel McCormick
as Reader (voice)
as Self
as Martin Riggs
as Hamlet
as Self
as Gene Ryack
as Richard 'Rick' Jarmin
as Mel Gibson (voice)
as Martin Riggs
as Dale "Mac" McKussic
as Self
as Martin Riggs
as Self
as Max Rockatansky
as Ed Biddle
as Tom Garvey
as Fletcher Christian
as Guy Hamilton
as Captain Kelly
as Self
as Max Rockatansky
as Frank Dunne
as Self
as Bearded mechanic (uncredited)
as Tim Melville
as Max Rockatansky
as Captain White / Rob Mulligan
as Scollop
as Ray Henderson
as Self - Host
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Agent Jack Bradley