Mel Gibson is an American actor and film director. He is best known for his action role in the Lethal Weapon film series.
Mel made his American debut in The Bounty (1984), which co-starred Anthony Hopkins. Then in 1987, he starred in Lethal Weapon (1987), in which he played “Martin Riggs”. In 1995, he won two Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director for his most famous role as “Sir William Wallace” in Braveheart (1995).
As of April 2025, Mel Gibson is 69 years and 3 months old, his estimated net worth is $450 million, and he stands at a height of 5 feet 9¾ inches (177 cm or 1.77 m) tall.
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Bio/Wiki
Full Name
Mel Colmcille Gerard Gibson
Nickname
Mel, Mad Mel, Gibbo
Profession
Actor, film director, producer, screenwriter.
Career
Debut
Film
Summer City (1977)
TV Show
The Sullivans (1976)
Awards
Mel Gibson has won two Academy Awards, one for Best Director and one for Best Picture, for his work on the film Braveheart (1995). He has also been nominated for several other Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Hacksaw Ridge (2016).
In addition to his Academy Awards, Gibson has won several other awards throughout his career, you can check them here.
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
January 3, 1956
Age
As of today, Mel Gibson is 69 years, 3 months, and 23 days old.
Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Signature
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Peekskill, New York, United States of America
Residence
Peekskill
Sydney
School / College / University
Mel Gibson finished high school at Asquith Boys High School and St. Leo’s Catholic College in Sydney, Australia. Then, he went to the University of New South Wales.
After that, he studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts, where he met other future actors like Judy Davis and Geoffrey Rush.
Religion
Mel Gibson is a devout Catholic and has been vocal about his faith and religion. He was raised in a large Irish Catholic family and also attended a Catholic college. Gibson has remained a devout Catholic to this day.
Race / Ethnicity
Irish (87.5%), a mix of English, Scottish, and Welsh (12.5%).
His ethnicity is primarily Irish, with some English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry. He was born to an American father and an Australian mother. His mother was Irish, born in County Longford, while his father was mostly of Irish descent.
Food Habits
Gibson follows a balanced diet consisting of protein, healthy fats, and vegetables.
During a period when he lost 14 kg in eight weeks, he consumed five small meals daily, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two protein shakes. Some examples of his typical menu include omelets with tomatoes and peppers for breakfast, Zen Fuze Protein Shakes as snacks, grilled salmon with small baked potatoes, and garden salad for dinner.
Gibson eats every 3 hours for a total of 5 meals per day and avoids processed foods, sugar, fats, and alcohol.
Hobbies
- Mountaineering
- Football (as a youth)
- Practicing Yoga
- Martial arts (he trained in Taekwondo for his role in “We Were Soldiers”)
- Playing guitar
- Studying languages (fluency in French, Spanish, and Italian)
- Horse riding
- Adventuring (such as exploring ancient ruins)
- Meditation based on Christianity.
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet – 5′ 9¾”
- In Centimeters – 177 cm
- In meters – 1.77 m
Weight
- In kilograms – 97 kg
- In Pounds – 214 lbs
Body Measurements
- Chest Size: 48 inches
- Biceps Size: 18 inches
- Waist Size: 40 inches
Shoe size
11 (US)
Eye color
Blue
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Family
Mel Gibson was born on January 3, 1956, in Peekskill, New York, to parents Anne Patricia and Hutton Gibson. He grew up in a large family with Irish Catholic roots, being the sixth of eleven children. Mel was named after Irish saints. His father, Hutton, worked for the railroad, and his mother, Anne, was a homemaker.
Mel has a big family with ten siblings, including Donal, who is an actor like him, and Mary, who is a writer. In 1980, Mel married Robyn Moore, and they had seven children: Hannah, Edward, Christian, William, Louis, Milo, and Thomas. The couple divorced in 2011. Mel also has a relationship with Rosalind Ross, and they have a son named Lars.
Wife
Robyn Moore Gibson (1980–2011) (Divorced)
Father
Hutton Gibson
Mother
Anne Patricia Reilly
Siblings
Donal Gibson (Younger Brother) (Actor)
Kevin Gibson (Brother)
Andrew Gibson (Younger adopted Brother)
Daniel Gibson (Brother)
Christopher Gibson (Brother)
Patricia Gibson (Sister)
Sheila Gibson (Sister)
Mary Bridget Gibson (Sister)
Maura Gibson (Sister)
Annie Gibson (Younger Sister)
Children
Milo Gibson (Son) (Born in 1990)
Hannah Gibson (Daughter) (Born in 1980)
Lars Gerard Gibson (Son) (Born in 2017)
Lucia Gibson (Daughter) (Born in 2009)
Christian Gibson (Son) (Born on June 2, 1982)
Louis Gibson (Son) (Born in 1988)
William Gibson (Son) (Born in 1985)
Edward Gibson (Son) (Born on June 2, 1982)
Thomas Gibson (Son) (Born in 1999)
Relationship & More
Marital Status
In an open relationship with Rosalind Ross
Marriage Date
June 7, 1980
Girlfriend Dating History
Robyn Moore (1977–2006)
Mel Gibson began his relationship with Robyn Moore in 1977, when they were both younger. They were married in 1980 and had seven children together.
During their marriage, Mel Gibson became very famous for his roles in big movies like “Mad Max” and “Lethal Weapon.” He and his wife were married for almost 30 years, but they decided to separate in 2006 after his arrest for drunk driving.
Robyn Moore filed for divorce in 2009, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The divorce became highly publicized and resulted in Gibson having to hand over half of his estimated 0 million fortune to Moore.
Oksana Grigorieva (2008–2010)
Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva, a Russian pianist and singer-songwriter, started their relationship in 2008. They had a daughter named Lucia in 2009.
However, their time together was difficult, involving serious disagreements and legal issues about their daughter. They separated in 2010, and there have been ongoing legal matters since then.
Rosalind Ross (2014–Present)
Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross started dating in 2014. Rosalind, who is 35 years younger than Mel, is a talented writer and director. They met while working together on a movie script for Mel’s company.
Despite some people not understanding their age difference, they’ve been really happy together. In 2017, they welcomed a baby boy named Lars Gerard into their family. They live together in California, even though they haven’t gotten married.
Favorite Things
- Favorite Book – 1984 (By George Orwell)
- Films – The Big Country (1958), Double Indemnity (1944), Spartacus (1960)
- Favorite Mad Max Film – Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
Net worth 2025
$450 million
As of April 2025, it’s estimated that Mel Gibson has a net worth of about $450 million, based on information from different reliable sources.
Mel Gibson has amassed a significant part of his wealth from his successful career in the film industry, both as an actor and as a director/producer. His annual income is estimated at around $30 million.
One of Mel Gibson’s most notable financial successes came from his work on “The Passion of the Christ,” where he served as the film’s primary producer. This investment paid off significantly and the movie successfully grossed around $600 million at the box office. Gibson’s personal earnings from the film adding box office profits, DVD sales, and merchandise, are estimated to be in the range of $400 million to $475 million. This is one of the largest paydays in Hollywood history.
Gibson’s early earnings in his career also contributed to his wealth. For instance, his role in “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” earned him his first $1 million paycheck in 1985. In more recent times, as an actor, he could command around $25 million for a film and $15 million for voice acting.
In recent years, Gibson has mostly worked behind the camera as a director and producer.
He has also owned various properties in prime locations such as Malibu, Los Angeles, Costa Rica, Fiji, and Australia. These real estate holdings represent significant assets and contribute to his overall net worth.
Apart from all of this he also invested some of his funds in Business and Stocks.
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Salary
| Yearly Earnings | $30 million + |
| Monthly Earnings | $2.5 million + |
| Weekly Earnings | $500,000 + |
Car collection
- Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
- Lexus LS 430
- Audi Q7
- Range Rover Sport HSE
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
- Porsche 911 GT3 RS
- Jaguar XK120
- 1965 Shelby Cobra
- 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
- 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
Lesser Known Facts
- Family and Background:
- Mel Gibson is the sixth of eleven children and was born in New York. His family emigrated to Australia when he was twelve, and he kept his American citizenship but picked up the Australian accent.
- Education and Career:
- Gibson’s father won ,000 playing Jeopardy, which helped fund Mel’s education at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney.
- He was accepted into the Institute of Dramatic Art and moved out of his parents’ house with three friends, one of whom was Geoffrey Rush.
- Personal Life:
- Gibson’s first wife, Robyn Moore, claimed that his agent said “top Republicans” had called Gibson to tell him not to expect any more invitations to the White House.
- He was raised a Sedevacantist traditionalist Catholic and is staunchly pro-life.
- Controversies:
- Gibson has faced several public relations disasters that have damaged his reputation, including a racist outburst against his girlfriend and being blacklisted from Hollywood for almost a decade.
- Directing Style:
- As a director, Gibson likes to break tension on set by having his actors perform serious scenes while wearing a red clown nose. He also relieved pressure on the set by mooning the cast and crew following serious scenes.
- Sense of Humor:
- Gibson has been described as having a very basic sense of humor, which is a bit lavatorial and not very sophisticated.
Social Media Profiles
He is not active on FB.
Mel is not active eon Twitter either.
Not active on Insta also.
