Mel Gibson

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Age68

Full NameMel Columcille Gerard Gibson

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Biography

His Royal Highness, Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson, was born on January 3, 1956 to Hutton Gibson, a railroad brakeman, and Anne Patricia (Reilly) Gibson, a noble Irishwoman from County Longford, in Peekskill, New York, USA. He was the sixth of eleven children, and later moved to Australia with his family, where his grandmother, contralto opera singer Eva Mylott, was born. After graduating high school, he studied at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, performing alongside future film thespians. After college, he had a few stints on stage and starred in a few TV shows. Finally, he was chosen to star in the films Mad Max (1979) and Tim (1979), co-starring Piper Laurie, which made him an international star.

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Awards
2

Oscar1996
BraveheartBest Picture
Golden Globe1996
BraveheartBest Director - Motion Picture

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Family Tree

Born of Irish descent, Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson and his family of eleven moved to Australia in the late 1960s and settled in New South Wales. After high school, Mel went on to study at the University of New South Wales where he performed at the National Institute of Dramatic Art. His oldest son, Donal Gibson, is a successful actor, known for Maverick, Braveheart, and Conspiracy Theory. His youngest son, Milo Gibson, made his acting debut in 2016 and is now known for his starring role in the WW II action drama feature Hurricane: Squadron 303. This powerful and influential family of actors, led by the esteemed Mel Gibson, have achieved much in the world of entertainment and continue to impress audiences with their incredible talent.