Mel Gibson

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Characters played by Mel Gibson

William Wallace — Braveheart (1995)

Scottish rebel leader who fights for freedom, leads armies, and is executed for his cause.

Martin Riggs — Lethal Weapon (1987)

Unstable but highly skilled LAPD detective seeking redemption after his wife's tragic death.

Bowdrie — Hunting Season (2025)

Bowdrie is a rugged loner living a quiet, disciplined life in the remote Oklahoma woods with his daughter, Tag. He reluctantly shelters the badly injured January, investigates Lizzie's death, and struggles between protecting his isolated family and helping someone pursued by Alejandro. His decision to take January into town becomes a dangerous moral choice.

Rocky — Chicken Run (2000)

American circus rooster who teaches chickens to fly to save them.

Nick Marshall — What Women Want (2000)

A chauvinistic Chicago advertising executive who gains the ability to hear women's thoughts after an electrocution. He uses this gift to navigate workplace dynamics, reconnect with his estranged daughter, and pursue a romance with his rival, ultimately learning to respect and understand women.

Max Rockatansky — Mad Max (1979)

Title character and lone drifter navigating the post-apocalyptic Wasteland.

Cormac O'Connor — The Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023)

Ruthless manager of the Continental who clashes with Winston.

John Smith — Pocahontas (1995)

English explorer and romantic interest of Pocahontas

Conrad Stonebanks — The Expendables 3 (2014)

Ruthless arms dealer and former Expendables founder.

Max Rockatansky — Mad Max 2 (1981)

The main protagonist of the Mad Max franchise, a lone drifter and former police officer in a post-apocalyptic world.

Max Rockatansky — Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

Lone wanderer and former cop navigating the post-apocalyptic Australian wasteland.

Martin Riggs — Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)

A reckless but highly skilled LAPD sergeant and former Special Forces soldier, Riggs begins the series suicidal after losing his wife, then forms a loyal partnership with Roger Murtaugh. His combat instincts repeatedly save the team, while his bond with Murtaugh and relationship with Lorna Cole gradually restore his will to live.

Career Overview

Mel Gibson has 164 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Lethal Weapon with 5 titles. Signature works include Braveheart, Lethal Weapon, Hunting Season. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
164
Birth Date
1956-01-03 00:00:00
Birth Place
Peekskill, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q42229), public domain (CC0).