Mel Gibson
Actor and director of Braveheart
Born
January 3rd, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in the United States and raised in Australia, this actor and filmmaker gained recognition in the film industry during the 1980s. Gained fame for performances in the Lethal Weapon series and characterized by intense roles in action films. Transitioned into directing, winning two Academy Awards for the historical drama Braveheart, which also earned accolades for its storytelling and cinematography. Continued work in both acting and directing, participating in projects that garnered both critical and commercial success.
Directed and starred in Braveheart
Starred in the Lethal Weapon series
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