Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson, American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter who became a star for his series of action hero roles in the 1980s. He rose to stardom for his notable portrayal of Max Rockatansky in the film Mad Max and Martin Riggs in Lethal Weapon.  Gibson did not just put the world in awe for his cunning acting, but also gained acclaimed for directing and playing the lead role of the movie Braveheart and Passion of the Christ. In fact, his Braveheart film received an Academy Award for director.