Happy birthday! Mel Gibson turns 70 today
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Mel Gibson is celebrating his 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Popular actor-director-screenwriter-producer Mel Gibson (Braveheart, Lethal Weapon, Mad Max, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Gibson, a cultural icon
Born in Peekskill on January 3, 1956, Mel Gibson's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Gibson's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Mel hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mel Gibson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 70.
Happy Birthday, Mel, you're the best!
Mel Gibson career in pictures
The Expendables 3 (2014)
Get the Gringo (2012)
The Passion of the Christ (2004)
Signs (2002)- What Women Want (2000)
FairyTale: A True Story (1997)
Braveheart (1995)
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Mad Max (1979)
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