Mel Gibson Fast Facts
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Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson
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January 3, 1956
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Peekskill, NY but moved to Australia in 1968
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Studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney
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Robyn Moore (1980 - present)
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Hannah (daughter) - born in 1980
Edward and Christian (twin sons) - born in 1982
Willie (son) - born in 1985
Louis (son) - born in 1988
Milo (son) - born in 1990
Tommy (son) - born in 1999
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| Big Break: |
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Mad Max
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| Starmaking Role: |
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Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior which was a big hit in the U.S. when it was released
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| Biggest Hit: |
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The Passion of the Christ
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| Career Low: |
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The Million Dollar Hotel
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| Comeback Vehicle: |
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After his Malibu DUI rant, it has yet to be seen if he can resurrect his "A" List acting career
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| Tabloid Moments: |
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2006 Malibu DUI arrest and subsequent anti-semitic rant
Alleged friendship with a trouble Britney Spears.
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| Side Jobs: |
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Director
Movie Producer
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| Quintssential Quality: |
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Reckless charm
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Braveheart
Lt. Colonel Hal Moore (
We Were Soldiers
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"I can't promise you that I will bring you all home alive. But this I swear, before you and before Almighty God, that when we go into battle, I will be the first to set foot on the field, and I will be the last to step off, and I will leave no one behind. Dead or alive, we will all come home together. So help me, God."
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Braveheart was not Mel Gibson's first directorial effort. What was?
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