Cast

Mel Gibson

1956

Active years (films on this site)

1981–1984

Genres

DramaRomanceAdventureHistoryWar

Schools and movements

Australian New WaveWomen Directors

Directors worked with

Peter Weir2 filmsGillian Armstrong1 film

Biography

Mel Colm-Cille Gerard Gibson is an American actor and filmmaker. The recipient of multiple accolades, he is known for directing historical films as well for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as Max Rockatansky in the first three films of the post-apocalyptic series Mad Max (1979–1985) and as Martin Riggs in the buddy cop series Lethal Weapon (1987–1998).

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Awards and honours

International

• Academy Award for Best Director 1996
• Academy Award for Best Picture 1996
• Golden Globe Award for Best Director 1996
• Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia 1997

3 films on this site

1. Gallipoli 1981 · Peter Weir · IMDb 7.4 · Cast
2. The Year of Living Dangerously 1982 · Peter Weir · IMDb 7.1 · Cast
3. Mrs. Soffel 1984 · Gillian Armstrong · IMDb 6.1 · Cast