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Mel Gibson

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.... more
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Breakthrough Years
1979
Mad Max launched him as an action star in the iconic Australian film.
1980
Mad Max brought him international recognition, launching his Hollywood career.
1981
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior propelled him to international stardom, cementing him as an action lead.
1995
Braveheart, which he directed and starred in, earned him Best Picture and Best Director Oscars.
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