Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson is an American actor and film director. He is known for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as Max Rockatansky in the first three films of the post-apocalyptic action series Mad Max and as Martin Riggs in the buddy cop action-comedy film series Lethal Weapon.
Gibson in 2016
Gibson in 1985
Gibson in 1990 at an Air America premiere
Gibson with Expendables co-star Sylvester Stallone (background) in 2014
The Order of Australia is an honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on the advice of the Australian Government. Before the establishment of the order, Australian citizens received British honours.
King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) wearing the insignia of a Knight of the Order of Australia, 1983
Queen Elizabeth II wearing the insignia of the Sovereign of the Order of Australia