In 2004, he directed and produced The Passion of the Christ, a film portraying the last hours in the life of Jesus. Gibson was born in Peekskill, New York, the sixth of 11 children, and the second son of Hutton Gibson and Irish-born Anne Patricia (née Reilly, died 1990). Gibson’s first name comes from Saint Mel, fifth-century Irish saint, and founder of Gibson’s mother’s native diocese, Ardagh, while his second name, Colm-Cille, is also shared by an Irish saint and is the name of the parish in County Longford where Gibson’s mother was born and raised. I can’t define “star quality,” but whatever it is, Mr. Gibson has it.” Gibson has also been likened to “a combination Clark Gable and Humphrey Bogart.” Gibson’s roles in the “Mad Max” series of films, Peter Weir’s Gallipoli, and the “Lethal Weapon” series of films earned him the label of “action hero”. Later, Gibson expanded into a variety of acting projects including human dramas such as Hamlet, and comedic roles such as those in Maverick and What Women Want. Gibson’s theatrical credits include the character Estragon (opposite Geoffrey Rush) in Waiting for Godot, and the role of Biff Loman in a 1982 production of Death of a Salesman in Sydney.

Mel Gibson completes anger management course Mel Gibson has completed the anger management course he was ordered to attend as part of his sentence for pleading no-contest to a misdemeanour batter… [link]

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. 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. His paternal grandmother was the Australian opera contralto Eva Mylott (1875-1920). Soon after being awarded US$145,000 in a work-related-injury lawsuit against New York Central Railroad on 14 February 1968, Hutton Gibson relocated his family to West Pymble, Sydney, Australia.

Stella Mouzi: Mel Gibson Is Not My Boyfriend The young Greek artist tells PEOPLE that she is not dating the actor [link]

Few stars shine as bright home and abroad like Mel Gibson when it comes to the silver screen. He has no problem being signed on to major feature presentations because of his known ability to draw crowds and fill seats at theaters. When he shows his provocative dimples in his blockbuster s, all the women in the audience melt.. For the latest celebrity gossip and pics on Mel Gibson, be sure to come back to Celebs On Vacation.

Gibson Not Dating Greek Model A Greek model has dismissed reports she’s dating embattled actor Mel Gibson. The Braveheart star was rumoured to be moving on from his disastrous rela… [link]