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Quiz about The Life and Films of Mel Gibson

The Life and Films of Mel Gibson Quiz

Welcome to my Mel Gibson quiz. A few hard questions, a few easy questions. Hope you enjoy my quiz about this gorgeous actor, let me know!

A multiple-choice quiz by May02. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
May02

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
80,953

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4771

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (6/10), Guest 174 (6/10), Guest 174 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Mel's full name? Hint

Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson

Melbourne Percius Gibson

Melvin William Cerice Gibson

Mel James Gibson

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was he born? Hint

September 28th, 1957

January 3rd, 1956

December 4th, 1957

May 21st, 1958

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where was he born? Hint

Melbourne

New York

Sydney

California

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year was 'Lethal Weapon' released? Hint

1988

1989

1986

1987

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year was 'Braveheart' released? Hint

1994

1993

1996

1995

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the same year that 'Braveheart' was released, what animation did Mel Gibson provide the voice-over for? Hint

'Wind In The Willows'

'Pocahontas'

'101 Dalmations'

'The Rescuers Down Under'

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which character does Mel Gibson play in the film 'Payback'? Hint

Mark

Porter

Val

Hunter

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who directed Mel Gibsons' film, 'Ransom'? Hint

Mel Gibson

Ron Howard

Rene Russo

James Cameron

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Question 9 of 10

9. True or False: Mel is one of eleven children?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. True or False: Mel has had seven children with his ex-wife Robyn?

True

False

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Apr 13 2024 : Guest 136: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Mel's full name?

Answer: Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson

His full name is Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson...not very glamourous!

2. When was he born?

Answer: January 3rd, 1956

Mel was born in New York on the 3rd of January, 1956, to parents Hutton and Ann Gibson.

3. Where was he born?

Answer: New York

Mel was born in Peekskill, New York, but emigrated in 1968 to Australia when he was twelve.

4. In what year was 'Lethal Weapon' released?

Answer: 1987

Mel Gibson starred in 'Lethal Weapon', starring as police detective Martin Riggs opposite Danny Glover.

5. In what year was 'Braveheart' released?

Answer: 1995

'Braveheart', one of my favourite films, was released in 1995. Mel Gibson both starred as Sir William Wallace and directed the film.

6. In the same year that 'Braveheart' was released, what animation did Mel Gibson provide the voice-over for?

Answer: 'Pocahontas'

Mel provided the voice over for 'Pocahontas' in 1995, another tear-jerker!

7. Which character does Mel Gibson play in the film 'Payback'?

Answer: Porter

Mel plays Porter, a robber who is betrayed by his partner in crime, Val. Val takes Porter's cut of the stolen money, sleeps with his wife and then shoots him. There's just one problem... Porter isn't dead, and he comes back to get his 'Payback'! A brilliant film.

8. Who directed Mel Gibsons' film, 'Ransom'?

Answer: Ron Howard

Kidnap film 'Ransom' was directed by Ron Howard, one of his best films, in which Mel plays Tom Mullen, a multi-millionaire whose son is kidnapped by a cop.

9. True or False: Mel is one of eleven children?

Answer: True

Hutton and Ann Gibson have eleven children. The Gibsons relocated from New York to Australia, Ann's place of birth, after Hutton Gibson suffered an injury. The Gibsons also wanted to prevent their older sons from being drafted into the Vietnam War.

10. True or False: Mel has had seven children with his ex-wife Robyn?

Answer: True

It's true! He was married to wife, Robyn, for over twenty years, and together they share seven children.

Source: Author May02

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