A timeline of Mel Gibson's controversies over the years

Mel Gibson at the "Father Stu" Photo Call at The London West Hollywood on April 01, 2022, and as Cormac in "The Continental."Steve Granitz/FilmMagic/Peacock

• Mel Gibson rose to fame in 1980s movies like "Lethal Weapon" and "Mad Max."
• Throughout his career the 67-year-old star has been at the center of several controversies.

Mel Gibson has had a successful career in front of and behind the camera since he first started working in Hollywood in the late 1970s.

Gibson is best known for his roles in "Mad Max," "Lethal Weapon," "The Patriot," and many more. Most recently, he returned to screens in the "John Wick" franchise, playing Cormac in "The Continental" television series.

The 67-year-old star has also won a number of awards for his work as a director, earning five Oscars for 1995's "Braveheart," and two for "Hacksaw Ridge."

However, along with the acclaim, the actor has also been embroiled in controversy over the years, from arrests to accusations of antisemitism.