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Mel Gibson
Icon Productions
808 Wilshire Blvd.
4th Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1894
USA
Address information
Icon Productions
(Production Company)
808 Wilshire Blvd.
4th Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1894
USA
Phone: (310) 434-7300
Fax: (310) 434-7377
Mel Gibson is an acclaimed American actor, filmmaker, and director known for his influential work in the film industry, characterized by his powerful performances and compelling storytelling. Born on January 3, 1956, in Peekskill, New York, Gibson was raised in a traditional Catholic family. He is the sixth of eleven children in a household where faith played a significant role. When he was 12 years old, his family moved to Sydney, Australia, following his father’s military service.
Gibson attended St. Leo’s Catholic College and later the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney. He began his acting career in Australian theater and television, gaining recognition for his role in the television series The Sullivans (1976-1983). His breakthrough came in 1979 when he starred in the Australian post-apocalyptic film Mad Max, directed by George Miller. The film’s success led to sequels, including Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985), establishing Gibson as a prominent action star.
Gibson made his Hollywood debut in the 1984 film The River, earning a Golden Globe nomination. However, it was his role as Martin Riggs in the buddy cop film Lethal Weapon (1987) that solidified his status as a leading man. The film’s success spawned three sequels, further entrenching Gibson’s place in action cinema. His charm and charisma endeared him to audiences, making him one of the biggest stars of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
