Mel Gibson is an American-Australian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. He rose to international fame with the "Mad Max" and "Lethal Weapon" film series. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for the historical drama "Braveheart" (1995), which he also starred in and co-produced. While celebrated for his filmmaking achievements, Gibson's career has also been marked by controversy due to alleged antisemitic and racist remarks, leading to periods of public criticism and professional setbacks. He has continued to work in film, both in front of and behind the camera.
