Mel Gibson
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| Mel Gibson | |
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 Gibson at the 1990 Air America premiere. |
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| Born | Mel Colm-Cille Gerard Gibson 3 January 1956 Peekskill, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | Irish-American |
| Occupation | Actor, film director, producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Spouse | Robyn Moore Gibson (m. 1980–2011)[2] |
| Children | 6 sons, 2 daughters |
| Parents | Hutton Gibson Anne Patricia (née Reilly, deceased) |
| Signature |  |
Mel Colm-Cille Gerard Gibson, AO (born January 3, 1956)[3] is an Irish-American actor and movie maker.
He was born in Peekskill, New York, United States. His family moved to Australia in 1968, when he was 12. Gibson is known for his Lethal Weapon movies and The Passion of the Christ movie, which he based on the visions of St. Catherine Emmerich.
Gibson stated in 2002 that he has bipolar disorder.[4]
Because of his mother, Gibson has dual Irish and American citizenship.[5]
Some of Mel Gibson's most well-known movies are:
- Mad Max (1979)
- Gallipoli (1981)
- The Bounty (1984)
- Lethal Weapon (1987)
- Braveheart (1995)[3]
- The Passion of the Christ (2004) which he directed
Awards and accomplishments [change]
- Australian Film Institute Award: Best Actor in a Lead Role, for Tim (1979)[6] and Gallipoli (1981)[7]
- Academy Award: Best Picture, for Braveheart (1995)
- Academy Award: Best Director, for Braveheart (1995)
- People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actor (1991,[8] 1997,[9] 2001,[10] 2003,[11] 2004)[12]
- People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Star in a Comedy (2001)[10]
- ShoWest Award: Male Star of the Year (1993)[13]
- ShoWest Award: Director of the Year (1996)[14]
- American Cinematheque Gala Tribute: American Cinematheque Award (1995)[15]
- Hasty Pudding Theatricals: Man of the Year (1997)[16]
- Australian Film Institute: Global Achievement Award (2002)[17]
- Honorary Doctorate Recipient and Undergraduate Commencement Speaker, Loyola Marymount University (2003)[18]
- World's most powerful celebrity by US business magazine Forbes (2004)[19]
- Hollywood Reporter Innovator of the Year (2004)[20]
- Honorary fellowship in Performing Arts by Limkokwing University (2007)[21]
- Outstanding Contribution to World Cinema Award at the Irish Film and Television Awards (2008)[22]
References [change]
- ↑ http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/40-celebrities-who-are-republicans
- ↑ Sacks, Ethan (24 December 2011). "Mel Gibson officiallly divorces wife of 31 years". New York: NY Daily News. http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-12-24/news/30555595_1_oksana-grigorieva-robyn-gibson-mad-mell. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Mel Gibson and his girlfriend welcome a baby girl". http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091102/ap_on_en_mo/us_people_mel_gibson;_ylt=AjcoI1Ekn9AGvuC6dRdrcwQEtbAF. Retrieved 2009-10-02.
- ↑ Mel opens up
- ↑ Stephen M. Silverman. "Jonathan Rhys Meyers Crowned Best Actor in Ireland". People Magazine. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20178694,00.html. Retrieved 2 March 2008.
- ↑ "AACTA - Past Winners - 1979". AACTA.org. http://www.aacta.org/past-winners/1970-1979/1979.aspx. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ↑ "AACTA - Past Winners - 1981". AACTA.org. http://www.aacta.org/past-winners/1980-1989/1981.aspx. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ↑ "People's Choice Awards Nominees & Winners: 1991". PeoplesChoice.com. http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=1991. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- ↑ "People's Choice Awards Nominees & Winners: 1997". PeoplesChoice.com. http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=1997. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "People's Choice Awards Nominees & Winners: 2001". PeoplesChoice.com. http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2001. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- ↑ "People's Choice Awards Nominees & Winners: 2003". PeoplesChoice.com. http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2003. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- ↑ "People's Choice Awards Nominees & Winners: 2004". PeoplesChoice.com. http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2004. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- ↑ "Star-gazing". The Milwaukee Journal. 13 March 1993. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=y6AaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kiwEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6150,3605399&dq=showest+1993+male+star+of+the+year&hl=en. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- ↑ DeArmond, Michelle (8 March 1996). "Travolta, Bullock honored". Las Vegas Sun. http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/1996/mar/08/travolta-bullock-honored/. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- ↑ BWW News Desk (25 March 2010). "Jennifer Garner and Sarah Silverman Added to All-Star Lineup Honoring Matt Damon". Broadway World. http://movies.broadwayworld.com/article/Matt_Damon_20010101. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- ↑ Rush, George; Molloy, Joanna; Jones, Baird (25 February 1997). "CONTRACT TALKS PUT SLY ON THE CUTTING EDGE". New York Daily News. http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/gossip/1997/02/25/1997-02-25_contract_talks_put_sly_on_th.html. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- ↑ Sams, Christine (9 December 2002). "Gulpilil leads lesser lights to glory". The Sun-Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/12/07/1038950236382.html. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- ↑ "MAY 1003 GIBSON SPEAKS AT LMU'S UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT PR". lmu.com. Loyola Marymount University. http://www.lmu.edu/sites/News___Media/Media/News_Releases/News_Releases_2003/MAY_1003_GIBSON_SPEAKS_AT_LMU_S_UNDERGRADUATE_COMMENCEMENT_PR.htm. Retrieved 18 July 2010.[dead link]
- ↑ "Jesus helps Mel hit No. 1". CNNMoney.com. 18 June 2004. http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/17/news/newsmakers/forbes_stars/?cnn=yes. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- ↑ Galloway, Stephen (15 November 2004). "Innovator of the Year: Mel Gibson". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000719418. Retrieved 18 July 2010.[dead link]
- ↑ "Awestruck by ‘Lethal Weapon’". Malaysia Star. 23 September 2007. http://thestar.com.my/education/story.asp?file=/2007/9/23/education/18937265&sec=education. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- ↑ "Mel Gibson to be honoured at IFTA ceremony". Rte.ie. 8 February 2008. http://www.rte.ie/arts/2008/0208/gibsonm.html. Retrieved 22 October 2008.
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